Where History Comes Alive

American history and culture echo down elegant streets and through beautiful edifices in the District of Columbia. Admire the Roman-style architecture of the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Visit the White House or tour the Smithsonian and the national museums of art and history.

A getaway to Washington, D.C., is your chance to connect with the patriots who sparked the American spirit and discover a vibrant community that fills this stately city with life today.

Best of the best: Washington, D.C., is the nation's #1 historical city to visit, according to U.S. News & World Report. Italicize: U.S. News & World Report.

—U.S. News & World Report