What to do and Where to stay in
The North-East Coast

As a centre of global power with the monumental buildings and wide avenues to match, Washington DC is an intoxicating mix served up under blue skies with a twist of Southern charm.  The National Mall, a two mile green strip stretching from the US Capitol to the iconic Lincoln Memorial, hosts many of the nation’s finest museums belonging to the Smithsonian Institution and are free to enter. It is also home to some of America’s most important monuments and memorials, all awe-inspiring and moving in equal measure, including the World War II Memorial overlooking the famous Reflecting Pool. The White House, closed to the public, is clearly visible from the Washington Monument although the famous view is from Lafayette Square. If you want a fix of Washington political scene, you can also visit the Capitol – home to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The National Zoo is also of the Smithsonian’s extensive collection whilst charming Georgetown is a located along the Potomac River waterfront.