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It’s no surprise that Washington D.C. is the vacation destination of choice for practicing and wannabe history buffs. But history buff or not, traveling to D.C. is still a very affordable getaway, with tons of free or almost free options. If you can find a cheap hotel in Washington, and choose wisely when it comes to what you spend on food, it’s easy to experience all the history D.C. has to offer for a very, very low price.
Whether you stay at the Willard InterContinental Hotel or not, you’ll definitely want to visit. Though not on every tourist’s list, sit in the lobby and consider this: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his famed “I Have a Dream” speech right here. After digesting that grandiose thought, take the short two block walk to The White House. The National Mall is also within walking distance.
Another totally free option, this one much better known, is the Lincoln Memorial. This breathtaking structure overlooks the 2,029-foot-long Reflecting Pool, as well as the Washington Monument. At an astounding 19 feet, the Memorial features inscriptions from Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address.
Instead of just looking at history, become a part of it by sitting in on a Supreme Court ruling. And no worries if there isn’t one scheduled for the day or time when you’re in town. There are many additional activities available in the Supreme Court building, including self-guided tours. Visitors can also view the 24 minute film, The Supreme Court, or listen to hourly lectures in the courtroom. These lectures, held every hour on the half hour from 9:30am- 3:30pm, detail the functions of the Supreme Court, the history of the building, and the architecture of the courtroom. Lastly, various and constantly-changing exhibits are available to the public. Current exhibits include Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman on the Supreme Court, and The Supreme Court Then and Now.
The last must-see spot on your (almost) free D.C. vacation is the home of the National Archives and Records Administration. Schedule a group tour, or take a peek at the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Currently the building is housing an exhibit called Discovering the Civil War.
There’s no better way to learn about U.S. history than to experience it for yourself. And with all the deals out there on cheap hotel in Washington, this priceless experience is affordable, too!
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