A visit to Washington DC without seeing the White House is incomplete. The White House is an important part of the history of Washington DC and one of the most important buildings of the United States of America.

The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC. The pin code of the area is 20230. There are public tours to the White House scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday. The tours are requested through a member of Congress and are limited to 10 or more on first come, first serve basis.

The best way to get to the White House is the metro. The closest stations are at the Metro Center, Federal Triangle and McPherson Square. Public transport to White House is highly recommended as there is a shortage of parking in the area. Bus numbers 32, 34, 35 and 36 serve the area.

Another great marvel that speaks tales about the history of the United States is the Washington monument built to commemorate the first president of the nation, George Washington.

The monument is made of marble, granite and sandstone and is the tallest stone structure in the world. It is located at 15th St. and Constitution Avenue as the centerpiece of the National Mall. The Zip code of the monument is 20001.

The monument can be reached by Interstate 395 from the south; I 495, NY Avenue, Rock Creek from the North; I 66, U.S. Routes 29 and 50 from the west; and US routes 1, 4 and 50 from the East. Public transportation can be availed from a number of places.

Malrite Company is the creator of this unique museum. This museum is solely dedicated to spying and it's the only one of its kind to highlight the global perspective on this invisible profession. Here the real fact and stories are narrated through films, interactive sessions. The aim of this museum is to make people understand the importance of intelligence and the role played by it in enhancing the world. This museum is a good source for future research in this field.

Ticket charges ranges from $18 to $59 depending upon the kind of tour opted. For children it is $15 which may vary and for senior age citizens it is $17. The museum is located at 800 F St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. It is easily accessible by Washington DC's Metrorail system. Chinatown is the closest station.

Location and directions

http://www.spymuseum.org/plan/directions.php

Smithsonian National Zoological Park came into existence in 1889. Its aim is to provide care to the animal, educate the people and to sustain the same. This zoo has a collection of about 2000 individuals of 400 different species of animals. It has two installations. First is the 163 acre urban park for fun excitement and education of the visitors and the second is 3200 acre place for research and conversion center. It is located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC.

Visitors can make use of Metrorail and Metro bus to visit the park.

Directions for park

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Visit/GettingToZoo/metro.cfm

World War II Memorial is newest monument which was inaugurated on 29th April 2004. This is a divine place where one can pay his respect towards the soldiers who fought their lives in World War II. Many US soldiers lost their lives in World War II and this monument is a kind of tribute paid to them for their sacrifice. The architecture reveals all the phases of the war.

This monument is open all days of the weeks and functions from 9.30 am to 8 pm. It is located at 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW Washington, DC the visitors can make use of the tour bus to explore the place.

Information about the monument

http://dc.about.com/cs/museums/a/WorldWarII.htm