This post covers the facts about the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC, with tips on how to get here, guided tours and what you will see. I've been leading tours of the National Mall with DC by Foot since 2011 and have taken thousands of guests through this memorial. Of course, the greatest experiences have […]
The Natural History Museum is one of the most popular museums in Washington DC. If you're picturing a T-Rex in the middle of the entrance, that is the Natural History Museum in NYC - we have an elephant in the rotunda. The dinosaurs are in the West Wing (not that one). As part of the […]
Ford's Theatre is the site where President Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. The campus includes the historic theatre, museum, Peterson House (the house where Lincoln died), and an education center about the Aftermath. There are many ways to visit Ford's Theatre & Museum, this post explains the different types of Ford's Theatre tickets and explains […]
This post covers the top things to do in December in Washington, DC. We include nighttime activities, free things to do, and family-friendly options, all updated for 2024. Be sure to read our master post on things to do in DC for even more ideas. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN DECEMBER December is a […]
The Washington Monument is the pinnacle of the Washington, DC skyline - literally. Going to the top is one of the hardest tickets to get in the city! We go into detail below on how to get tickets but if you want a quick answer on how to get tickets to the Washington Monument: We […]
This post is about the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. We cover tickets, hours, exhibits, and other topics to help you plan your visit. So, let's get started. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History tackles the monumental task of displaying and preserving the most important pieces of American history and […]
One of the most popular things to do in DC around the December holidays is Zoolights at the Smithsonian Zoo. Zoolights is back for 2023 running Friday, November 24, 2023 to Friday, December 30, 2023 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are required for entry! I took my kids to Zoolights this year to see if it was […]
Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery Duration: This tour should take you approximately 3 hours. Distance: It's approximately 2 miles total walking. (Warning: there is uphill walking for the first half of this tour) (Stop A) - The first stop for any visit to America’s most hallowed grounds is the Visitor’s Center. Inside the Visitor’s Center, you […]
This post is a guide to visiting the Air Force Memorial, including directions on how to get there and a self-guided tour. For more information on the traditional bomb burst with missing man that inspired the Air Force Memorial spires, read the design section below. Overview The Air Force Memorial honors the service and heritage […]
This post covers how to use the Metro subway in Washington, D.C., including tips on SmartTrip Cards, tourist passes, and how to navigate the public transport system. While the DC Metro is great for getting you around the city, it can't get you around the National Mall. Let DC by Foot be your guide on […]
This post is a guide to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, known popularly as "The Vietnam Wall", with tips on how to find particular names. Visiting the Vietnam Wall with tour groups is a special honor for me. My Uncle Jim served in Vietnam and would later die to illness he received while […]
This post lists over 20 self-guided walking tours of DC, including GPS-enabled audio tours and neighborhood guides all produced by our guides here at Free Tours by Foot. Enjoy your self guided tour? Make a donation to help support the guides. You can Venmo @canden-ftbf or Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dcbyfoot Self Guided tours of […]
The National Gallery of Art is one of the top art museums in DC, but it isn't the only one. There are contemporary art galleries, art museums focused on women, African art, Asian art and much more. Our DC expert guides have compiled the top 10 art museums in DC, how to visit them and […]
This is a short guide to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, including tips on parking, public transport as well as a short guided tour. The Jefferson Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin, so not officially on the National Mall but close enough! We visit this on our National Mall & Tidal Basin […]
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is one of the more moving museums to visit in Washington D.C. It explains the history of the Holocaust - what led to it, the horrific events that unfolded, and the aftermath. While it is not part of the Smithsonian, it is free to visit but timed tickets are […]
Tours by Foot is proud to offer field trips to Public Schools for civic-themed tours of each city. We strongly believe that local students deserve a chance to explore their backyard with an expert guide. A portion of sales from our ticketed tours go to support our Public Schools Field Trip Scholarships. We offer no-cost […]
