The capital of the United States Washington DC has no shortage of attractions, historical sites, and fun adventures. Exploring the downtown area and Pennsylvania Avenue where the National Children’s Museum, the National Mall, and the White House reside is more than enough for a day trip. But there’s more. Washington, D.C. is also a place with natural beauty, lakes, rivers, and parks that provide a place to go boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and more. Just a few of the famous sites include the FDR Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Zoo, the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building, the National Museum of American History, Rock Creek Park, and the JFK Center for Performing Arts. There are hundreds more places to explore and visit within the Washington, D.C. area as well.