My Airfare Secrets                                                                                  Bookmark  If you want to make sure you see the best attractions in Washington DC, here is a list of must-see sights:   1) The White House: The entrance to President's Park is free; this provides one of a kind views of the White House. But tours to visit the White House required applications be sent and received six month in advance. 2) Visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks; historically these are the US's highly significant monuments worth seeing. They are within walking distance from each other. You can have a picnic in the Mall. No fee is required to enter. 3) Stop by the Smithsonian Castle which consists of 17 buildings. There is also the National Zoo; these are free and free tours are available. 4) Then visit the National Museum of Natural History: this is a favorite and fun place for children. The museum shows preserved animals, tarantula feedings, and dinosaurs. 5) Go by the Dupont Circle: this is a very trendy residential neighborhood in washington DC and is a fascinating sight for tourists. Stop by the Phillips Collection which is a great art collection; or spend some time at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe. 6) Do not dare to forget Georgetown: visit Georgetown University, shops, restaurants, and clubs. You may also want to go to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Towpath--a scenic park that provides vast space for biking and hiking. 7) Visit Rock Creek Park: this is a gem full of history and nature in the dead heart of the nation's capital. This is a huge park with over a 1000 acres with trails for horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, and several historic sites to see like Pierce Mill. 8) You'll love Eastern Market: this has been a neighborhood public market; it's filled with artists, artisans, and farmers selling their wares from early spring to late fall. 9) Wander over to Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building: it's one of the most beautiful structures in Washington, DC. 10) If it's within your schedule try to visit when National Cherry Blossom Festival is occuring; this event lasts for two weeks each spring in Washington, DC.