SUTTON Travels

National Archives

National Archives / Geoff W Sutton 2017

The National Archives in Washington DC is a museum that contains America's founding documents, records useful in family research, and exhibits. There are other national archives in other cities.

You will see the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

There are billions of documents about the history of the United States-- treaties, posters, maps, and much more.

Location: 700 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC 20408

Shop- There is a museum store, which contains things of interest to children and adults.

Learn more about the archives at archives.gov

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

White House Washington DC

The White House is worth at least one visit when going to Washington DC.

Photo from years ago

Check the website for its history and tour information. whitehouse.gov

There are specific guidelines for visiting the White House.

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

Union Station Washington DC

Union Station, Washington DC / Geoff W Sutton 2017

In addition to the architecture and transportation hub, Union Station is a good place to find a variety of reasonably priced meals on the main floor and below in the food court.

Check online for the directory map to locate stores, restaurants, and transportation.
unionstationdc.com

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

Supreme Court of the United States

U S Supreme Court / Geoff W Sutton 2017

The U S Supreme Court stand out among the buildings in Washington DC. A quick visit offers a glimpse at the famous chambers. Additional information can be gleaned by taking a tour.

Justice Marshall

Spiral staircase

Fees- no fee to enter the court or for tours

Security- a check on entry

Shop- there is a store

Food service- there is a cafeteria

Website: supremecourt.gov

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

National Postal Museum Smithsonian

The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum is worth at least a couple of hours of your time.

You will learn the history of the U S postal service through stories, videos, objects, and of course, stamps.

Some rare stamps are featured in the stamp exhibit

One exhibit includes cases of mail fraud and robberies

There are activities for children. And if you wish to spend a longer time, you can read the storyboards in each exhibit.

Fees- no entry fee

Security- there is a security screening

Tours are available at no charge.

Shopping- there is a museum store with reasonable prices

Location- 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington DC

Metro- we used Union Station, which has the advantage of lots of places to eat at reasonable prices

The website is informative postalmuseum.si.edu

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

Smithsonian's National Zoo

Panda National Zoo / Geoff W. Sutton 2017

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is famous for its Pandas. The zoo is worth a day's visit to enjoy a walk around a beautiful wooded park. People of all ages will find something of interest.

Fees- there is no charge to enter the zoo. There is a fee for some attractions

Food service- there are several places to purchase food and drink. It is expensive compared to nearby restaurants. You can bring in food and drink.

Photography is permitted but the lighting and glass enclosures make some shots difficult.

Parking- limited but available at the park for a fee

Metro- we got off at the Woodley Park metro stop and walked the short distance to the zoo.

Website- you will find helpful information on the web nationalzoo.si.edu

My website Geoffrey W. Sutton

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

United States Botanic Garden

U S Botanic Garden / Geoff W. Sutton 2017

The U S Botanic Garden in Washington DC is a great stop for one or several hours. We went on a cold gray day in November--a good place to warm up in beautiful surrounds. And there is no admission fee.

The conservatory is organized by garden themes.

You can take a free tour or follow your own path on provided maps. There are also outside areas.

Food service- there are no dining facilities but there are restaurants nearby- on 3rd street and in nearby museums.

Photography is permitted- see the website for policies.

Shops- there is no gift shop

Website- you can find helpful information at usbg.gov

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Washington Monument