13 THINGS TO DO, SEE & EAT IN D.C.

“When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary that” every American should visit Washington, DC. Okay. We may’ve stolen that first line from an important founding document of these United States of America but it doesn’t make the sentiment any less true. Every America SHOULD experience our nation’s Capitol at least once in their lifetime! Not to swipe the Declaration of Independence, Nic Cage-style, but to view it, in all its glory, at the National Archives on Constitution Avenue.

We’re currently sitting on the metro heading directly to General Robert E. Lee’s old house. You might know it better by its current name: Arlington National Cemetery. It’s our first stop of many on a very exciting day just 48 hours after celebrating our nation’s 250th Birthday!

As we look out the window and watch Virginia go by one railroad tie bump at a time, the anticipation builds up inside of us. D.C. is truly one of our favorite cities in the world. It has great architecture, wonderful activities for the whole family to experience, scenic views you can’t get anywhere else and the food scene is pretty special too. But, for us, there’s something even more that makes it such a fascinating pin drop on our Google Maps list of must-see destinations.

The neoclassical monuments, the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the National Mall and all the world class museums set along the banks of the Potomac River reflect a glowing beauty and unmistakable inspiration that remind us that America is still a place that dreamers dream of.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of…” TRAVEL! Yeah. We stole that one too. Sorry not sorry.

In honor of the 13 original colonies, and 56 delegates, who drew up, ratified and signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, we present to you 13 THINGS TO DO, SEE & EAT in Washington, D.C.