Washington, D.C., is home to politics and government, but it is also has some of the most storied architectural monuments in the United States. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument, each edifice represents part of the nation's history. The monuments are best seen under the night sky, and a moonlight tour of the city is one of the most magical ways to experience the capital's history.
Historic Tours of America provides visitors with views of Washington's monuments at night. Departing nightly from Union Station, guests spend 2½ hours riding through the city, viewing the monuments and learning historical facts and anecdotes about each. Some of the monuments visited include the Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans Memorials, the Capitol and the White House. As of Sepember 2010, tickets were $35 for adults and $18 for children under 12.
Trolley Tours
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC
202-832-9800
trolleytours.com
One of the most popular night tours of the nation's capital is the DC the Lights! Tour from On Board DC Tours. Departing nightly from downtown Washington's Old Post Office Pavilion, the three-hour guided bus tour provides first hand views of nine historic locations. At each destination, a tour guide hops off the bus with tourists to share history and stories about the memorials and monuments. As of September 2010, the DC the Lights! Tour cost $49.99 for adults and $39.99 for children.
On Board DC Tour
The Old Post Office Pavilion
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
301-839-5261
onboarddctours.com
To avoid tourist crowds and have a one-on-one luxury touring experience, visitors to Washington, D.C., can reserve a private limousine for a tour of the monuments. Majestic Limo Service provides moonlight tours of the nation's capital. Visitors may select one of the limo company's many vehicles and spend 2½ hours visiting the Jefferson Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the White House and the Capitol, to name a few. As of September 2010, a minimum of four guests was required for a private tour, starting at $49.95 per person.
Majestic Limo Service
3710 Draper Drive Suite 5
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-273-4222
majesticlimoservice.com
