The 10 Best Things to do in Federal Triangle, District of Columbia (DC)

February 14, 2022 Karren Gelb

Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history. Attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers the district offers a peek into the country’s democratic origin. There are plenty of free museums to take advantage of but the real draw here is the memorials and monuments dedicated to great American leaders. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country.
Restaurants in Washington DC

1. Segs in the City

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Segs in the City

Segs in the City is the premium Segway Tour operator in Washington DC. We offer Segway tours of the Capitol, Monuments on the Mall and Whitehouse, We offer professional personal service, knowledgeable tour guides and limit group sizes to ensure maximum customer attention.

2. Capital City Chariots - Pedicab Tours

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Capital City Chariots - Pedicab Tours

My Pedicab tours are 100% customizable. They can run anywhere from an hour to two and a half hours depending on how fast you want to go and how intimately you wish to view the sights and scenery. One of the many advantages of a Pedicab is that you are not stuck on a pre-determined route with a pre-determined script like a bus or walking tour. You have personal transportation and a tour guide all in one.

3. Wheel The People Pedicab Tours

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Wheel The People Pedicab Tours

Make your brief visit to DC a memorable one with our personalized sightseeing tours that focus on the design of the memorials on the National Mall, around Downtown, DC, and on top of Capitol Hill.

4. Bi-Partisan Tour Company

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Bi-Partisan Tour Company

Looking for the cure for the common bus tour or private tour, come join Bi-Partisan Tour Company for a tour given with passion and personality! We want the stories to be every bit as important as the attractions being visited in Washington DC. We offer a small group bus tour for 11 guests that seems like a private tour at a fraction of the cost and a variety of walking tours and step-on guide services for large groups, families, and friends. So whether you are a local or coming to visit DC, we guarantee we can share something new and, most importantly, fun!

5. DC Pedicab

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DC Pedicab

DCpedicab.com is the original pedicab sightseeing experience in DC, continuously in the business of providing pedicab tours, since 2005. We are a worker-owned cooperative of five pedicab guides: Chris, Don, Jeff, Kevin, and Robert. We are committed to the quality of our craft, not the quantity of our production. We are authorized and licensed by the National Park Service to operate throughout the National Mall, and insured to $2,000,000 million US dollars; certificates of insurance are available upon request with a reservation. Each of us owns our pedicabs, which are human-powered passenger tricycles with canopy shelters and comfortable seating for two to three adults plus children, and we are ready to take you on a memorable sightseeing tour tailored to your schedule and interests. Our co-op of five guides has over 45 years of collective experience guiding thousands of sightseeing tours in DC, and we are ready to convey that dedication and pride in our craft during your tour.

6. Capitol Express Tours

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Capitol Express Tours

Capitol Express Tours offers the best tours of Washington D.C, all from the luxury of our friendly electric motor golf carts that are led by our knowledgeable staff.

7. Nonpartisan Pedicab

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Nonpartisan Pedicab

Nonpartisan Pedicab offers personalized, private tours of Washington DC. Start on your own schedule and go at your own pace. Free pick up from any downtown location. You can see all the monuments with stops at each in about 2 - 4 hours. Your friendly, knowledgeable guide will customize your tour so that you can spend as much or as little time at each site as you like. Stop when and where you like to take pictures or explore any monument. Pick up and drop off at any downtown location. We are the perfect solution to those with mobility problems since we can get you as close as possible to all the memorials. Great for kids. Stroller friendly. Dog friendly. Just plain friendly with everyone, in fact.

8. Federal City Private Tours of DC

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Federal City Private Tours of DC

Washington, DC's premier private tour agency, pairing 5-star concierge-level service with the city's most experienced guides. This is DC's ultimate tour experience! We treat each guest like family, regardless of age. Our unique service offers fully customized itineraries; guides with average of 15 years experience; dedicated airport pick up & drop off; creative suggestions on accommodations & dining options; procuring tickets to hard to get events and exhibits (when possible); We're also the only fully accredited tour company by the Better Business Bureau. Bringing back the tradition of offering guests the Key to the City - the original VIP treatment... Unlock the possibilities, today!

9. The National Archives Museum

700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20408-0001 +1 202-357-5000 http://www.archives.gov/museum/
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The National Archives Museum

Repository where the most important historical documents of the United States are held, such as the original Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution and the 1297 version of the Magna Carta.

Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States

Luckily, we were at the North Entrance early enough to beat school kids on their field trips and had a perfect chance to see all four pages of the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights as well as one of the best preserved copies of the Magna Carta donated to the Archives by David Rubenstein, the co-founder of the Carlyle Group. That’s one generous gift! We had been very fortunate to see another copy of the Magna Carta in Salisbury Cathedral in England. There are so many other fascinating documents reflecting various pages of our history, so depending on your personal interests, it might not be a short visit. TIP 1 (for all): do arrive early - when we were leaving, there was a really long line at the entrance. TIP 2 (for kids): Not sure if two military helicopters on both sides of the facade are still there. At the time of our visit shortly after Veterans Day, the veterans were welcoming both kids and adults to get inside the helicopters and explore. Children were very excited to sit in the real helicopters, play with controls and chat with the veterans.

10. Chariots for Hire Tours

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Chariots for Hire Tours

Chariots For Hire Tours offers DAILY professionally guided tours of Washington, DC as well as Arlington Cemetery. Visit all the iconic monuments and memorials that our great city has to offer! If you would like a private tour with just your group or family, we have a variety of vehicle options for you.

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