Most Washington, D.C., monuments and government buildings, including the Capitol, the Smithsonian museums and the Lincoln Memorial, are located near the National Mall. Hop on the Old Town Trolley to take a Washington, D.C., tour of the highlights, or venture south along the Potomac River to see George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Parks in Washington, D.C., include the National Arboretum and Rock Creek Park with its golf course, nature center, and biking, riding and jogging trails. For upscale shopping in Washington, check out the shopping areas in Bethesda, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, the Eastern Market and Old Town Alexandria.
