A well-guided sightseeing old town Trolley Tour is a convenient way to visit Washington DC attractions, particularly if you are a first time tourer. While being on Old Town Trolley Tour, you can quench your explorer’s thirst while touring around some of the most enchanting cities in DC area. Most of the Old Town Trolley Tours start from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. in winter). They comprise of stopovers of about 30 minutes at each and every selected spot. With well-narrated Old Town Trolley Tours, you will experience Traveltainment – a truly satisfying combination of entertainment and travel which includes an insight into the history and amazing facts about these old cities. Old Town Trolley Tours comprise of visits to major attractions of Washington DC such as the Washington Welcome Center, National Archives, Union Station, U.S. Capitol, Mithsonian Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Castle, Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial and much more. Trolley Tours are the best way to capture glimpses of tourist attractions of the city within a short span of time. Following are the attractions that are covered under Old Town Trolley Tours: 1. Washington Welcome Center At this stop, you can see three major and historical attractions – Ford’s Theatre, where you can learn about Mr. Abraham Lincoln, Petersen House – a national historic site, and International Spy Museum. You will require one hour to visit each spot. 2. National Archives Here, you can explore National Gallery of Art - a collection of old master paintings, sculpture and other work, U.S Navy Memorial, and Marian Koshland Science Museum - one of the newest museums in DC. 3. Union Station Here, you will get to see Smithsonian National Postal Museum, U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress which will require 2-3 hours to explore each spot. 4. Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Learn about Air and Space facts in the Museum of the American Indian and Hirshhorn Gallery. You will also be astonished to see contemporary sculptures preserved in Sculpture Garden. Both the spots are famous for shopping, dining and entertainment. You require at least 2-3 hours to explore both spots. 5. Smithsonian Castle Explore the best of history, architecture and landscape visiting Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Holocaust Memorial Museum and Freer, and Sackler Galleries of Art famed for shopping. 6. Jefferson Memorial Here, you can traverse distinct historical places including George Mason Memorial, Tidal Basin which is home to thousands of cherry trees, and FDR Memorial which is known for its unique design. You can wrap up these destinations within 2 hours. 7. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Tomb of Unknown Soldier is a monument constructed in the honor of members of U.S. Services who had died during the World War I. Here, you can visit Challenger and Columbia Memorials, Audie Murphy and USS Maine Memorial. 8. Arlington House Arlington House is the ancient and a bold expression of the Greek revival architectural style in America. At this stop, you can also explore historical places - Section One, James Tanner Amphitheater and Tomb of the Civil War. 9. National Museum of American History It collects, preserves and displays the American heritage. You can also visit historical attractions - Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Museum of African American History and Culture, Holocaust Memorial Museum, World War II Memorial and Washington Monument. 10. Newseum Newseum is one of the top destinations in US. Here you can explore National Gallery of Art and Marian Koshland Science Museum. So, for all the historians out there, the old town trolley tours are sure to get you a brief insight into the city of tremendous historical relevance, the museums and amazing architecture.
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