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 […]
DC by Foot is proud to offer field trips to DC Public Schools for civic-themed tours of Washington DC. 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 DC Public Schools Field Trip Scholarships. We […]
This post is about the White House Visitor Center and what you can find inside. It is a good option if you are unable to obtain tickets to visit inside the White House. Visiting the White House Visitor Center After an extensive revamping, the White House Visitor Center is open again to the public.
For Civil War buffs, visiting the Gettysburg battlefield is a must. About a two-hour drive from D.C., a visit to the town and battlefield can make for a great day trip. NOTE: Little Round Top is closed until Summer 2024 Gettysburg is the site of one of our most famous and most visited National Battlefield […]
The Washington D.C. area is a popular stop on road trips, but finding somewhere to camp or park an RV can be a challenge. Here are a few locations where you can find parking or a place to stay. Cherry Hill Park Cherry Hill Park is the most popular campground in the DC Area. Open […]
There are quite a few excellent bars to visit while you’re in Washington D.C. Here are a few of our favorites from Sports Bars, Rooftop Bars, Wine Bars, Best Happy Hours, Cocktail Bars and Waterfront Bars. Best Sports Bars in DC 1. Walter’s Named after Walter Perry Johnson, a player from the 1920s with an […]
Washington D.C. has a lot of great places to grab a bite to eat for breakfast. If you’re looking for sit-down brunch options, check out our blog post here. Here are a few recommendations for great breakfast spots. 1. Baked & Wired In the heart of Georgetown, you can get a tasty, small-batch pastry and […]
This post is a guide to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC and covers how to get here as well as explaining its symbolism. Overview The memorial is dedicated to the millions of Americans who served their country during this military conflict as well as 21 other nations that fought by America's side. […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Georgetown University. This is a fun way to experience Georgetown at your own leisure, although the walk is short and the whole tour is under one hour. Our Historic Georgetown walking tour focuses on the neighborhood, ending here at Georgetown University campus. Use this as a complement to […]
This post is about how to visit and take a tour of the FBI Experience at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. We include tips on how to plan your visit, and what you will see. Can I Tour the FBI Building Headquarters? The FBI building is technically closed to the public. However, with advance […]
