8 Tourist Spots To Visit In Washington DC Free of Cost

National Mall (see the famous Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial) The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. You can visit the place free of cost

The Smithsonian Institution (includes 17 museums, galleries, and a zoo!) The Smithsonian Institution, or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government.

Library of Congress : The Library of Congress is a research library in Washington, D.C. that serves as the library and research service of the U.S. Congress and the de facto national library of the United States.

National Arboretum : The United States National Arboretum is an arboretum in northeast Washington, D.C. It was established in 1927.

National Archives Building : The National Archives Building is the headquarters of the US National Archives and Records Administration. It holds original copies of the 3 main formative documents of the United States.

National Gallery of Art : The National Gallery of Art, and its attached Sculpture Garden, is a national art museum in Washington, D.C., United States.

The White House : Official resident and workplace of the President of the US, the White House in D.C. is generally closed for the visitors. However, you can always get your pictures clicked outside the restricted area.

Kennedy Center (for free concerts!) : The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the eastern bank of the Potomac River. You can attend the concerts here free of cost.