The nations' capital swathed in moonlight and lights is a breathtaking sight at night. Get an entire overview of the city by taking the Washington Night Tour. This three-hour tour covers the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, Smithsonian Institution, Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Kennedy Center, FBI Building, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Island and Potomac River, to name a few. In addition, the tour offers drinks and full monument descriptions. Buy tickets online at the link provided in the references below.
Historic Tours of America runs the Monuments by Moonlight tour. The tour stops at the Lincoln, Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, Iwo Jima and FDR memorials. During the 2 1/2-hour tour, you will get a chance to see national landmarks without the daytime hectic atmosphere that usually surrounds these sites. The tour requires reservations to made in advance. Eat dinner or a snack before going, because the tour does not stop for food. If you are photographing the tour, bring the correct type of camera film or a flash. Depending on the season, the open-air trolley can get cold at night, so bring either a light jacket in the spring or a coat in the fall.
Enjoy a romantic dinner on board a cruise ship highlighting the nighttime beauty of the Potomac River. On this three-hour cruise you dine on a four-course dinner, sip on free drinks, dance and listen to live music. Vegetarian meal options are available. Make reservations early to avoid losing a spot. To board the ship, catch a taxi to Gangplank Marina in Washington. Appropriate dinner attire is encouraged for this cruise.
If you enjoy history with a twist of the haunted, then check out the Georgetown Ghost Walk. Though the tour can be scary, children are welcomed as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Expect to walk through the historic Victorian homes and buildings in Georgetown. Guides fascinate audiences by staging mini seances, reading minds and communicating with the dead. Book online at the link provided and keep an eye on the weather, because cold and rainy conditions could make things more spooky, and it isn't fun getting all wet.
