Monuments and Memorials to visit in Washington DC

Posted by Adam Howard on August 16th, 2019

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million touristsannually.

Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018, making it the 20th most populous city in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city’s daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. Washington’s metropolitan area, the country’s sixth largest, had a 2017 estimated population of 6.2 million residents.

Being the capital of the worlds most influential country, Washington DC is an exciting attraction for the tourist from all over the globe. The main attractions include The US Capitol, The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Library of Congress and the Washington Monument. Washington DC has a lot more to offer to its visitors than just the historical places and monuments. The increasing number of visitors has compelled the tour operators to arrange for the tourists customized and private DC tours. Tourists can choose from a number of Washington DC Private tours according to their needs and preferences.

The hassle-free availability of private tours of Washington DC has made it convenient for the tourists to book the desired tours online at very affordable rates. Trained chauffeurs guide you through the city’s majestic monuments and recreational places. Professional tour service makes the whole experience comfy and enjoyable with allowing the tourists to go around most of the places in minimum time period.