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Washington Monument – The Washington Monument
commemorates George Washington, first president of the United States, and
"father of the country." The obelisk, 555 ft. high, is the tallest
building in the city, and it stands out like no other. High speed elevators
whisk you to the top of the monument, for views in all directions (kids
will enjoy looking down over Washington, DC, a living miniature city.) |
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Tip: To visit the monument, it's free but your best
bet is to reserve tickets in advance. Call 1.800.967.2283. Otherwise, you
can obtain a same-day ticket, however same-day tickets are given out on
a first-come-first-serve basis, starting at 8:30am (so come early to get
a ticket, before they run out). |
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Lincoln Memorial – The Lincoln Memorial is a gigantic
Greek-style temple with 36 huge columns (when the memorial was built, there
were 36 states). Inside, there's the magnificent marble statue of Abraham
Lincoln and words from the Gettysburg Address inscribed on the wall. Fortunately,
this grand monument doesn't require any tickets. Just sit on the steps,
under Lincoln's feet, and look down over the reflecting pool toward the
Washington Monument. |
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War Memorials – In this area you'll find the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Women's Memorial, Koran War Veteran's Memorial
and National World War II Memorial. All are worth a look, but the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial is a unique experience. Kids can walk along this eloquent
black granite monument, feeling the names of soldiers who died in war. At
the World War II Memorial, reach out to touch the Field of Stars, 4,000
stars commemorate 400,000 soldiers. |
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Tidal Basin – The tidal basin, framed with cherry
trees that bloom in spring, is the perfect place to get out and stretch
your legs. As you walk around the tidal basin, stop to see the Franklin
Delano Roosevelt Memorial, (four fountains and outdoor "stone rooms,"
inscribed with Roosevelt's words on World War II, "I hate war"),
and the Jefferson Memorial, which houses a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson,
third president of the United States. |
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In summer, relax out on the water in a pedal boat. Pedal boats can rented from the boat house, at 15th St. and East
Basin Dr., kitty corner from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. |
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Bureau of Engraving & Printing – Take a forty
minute tour to see where the U.S. dollars are printed, starting with
blank paper, and ending up with real money! Watch bank notes as they're printed, and check out shredded money (200+ notes make an inch of shredded money). This is a big hit with kids,
and tours are free. Tours are given on weekdays only (for the tour schedule,
call 1.866.874.2330). |
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Tip: From March to Sept., tickets are required, available
on the same-day, first-come-first-serve basis, starting at 8:00am (15th
St. entrance). Get there early (even before 8:00am) on the day you want
to visit. One person can pick up four tickets (families of five or more
will need two people to pick up tickets). Or, if you plan in advance, contact
your Congressional representative to arrange tickets to tour the Bureau
of Engraving & Printing. |
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KC
Corcoran and her best friend Marshall discover Lincoln's thumb has
vanished from the Lincoln Memorial statue, and someone stole it.
Can KC and Marshall follow the clues to find the missing thumb? (Easy reader)
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In
another mystery with KC Corcoran and Marshall,
someone is stealing money as soon as it's printed in the Treasury building, but the kids have a plan to uncover the thief. Also, fun facts
about the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. (Easy reader)
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In
the latest mystery with KC Corcoran and her best friend Marshall,
there's something strange going on in Washington Monument, and the clues are a broken memorial stone and some peanut shells. Plus, info
about the Washington Monument. (Easy reader)
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(More children's
books on other Washington, DC pages) |
(Capital Mysteries #5)