local Congressional representative. Yet even when viewed from the outside, the White House is a must-see location in the city, as is the nearby White House Visitors Center, which offers a behind-the-scenes vantage point of what it's like in the home of the President.
Your Washington DC timeshare resort or hotel may offer tips on taking a walking or bus tour through the city, which is the best way to see everything all in one day. The Washington and Lincoln Memorials, on either side of the National Mall, are also some of the biggest attractions on those tours.
National Mall – Culture and History
One of the best times to see the National Mall is at night when the memorials are lit up and the lights shine down on the reflecting pool. The mall memorials also include memorials to US veterans, most famously the Vietnam Veterans Memorial but also the Korean War Veterans Memorial, World War Two Memorial and others. During the summer, the National Mall also plays its role as America's Backyard by transforming into a stage for military bands, the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, the Kite Festival, and of course the Independence Day Celebrations around July 4th. Since many of the Washington DC attractions are centered on the Mall, Pennsylvania Avenue, and other hubs it is easily navigated without a car by walking or taking the subway.
When to Visit
The main travel seasons for your Washington DC timeshare stay has two peaks depending on what you are looking for. July has its Independence Day celebrations, music, and events while March through May is the busiest travel season for vacationers who come in the springtime to beat the sweltering summer heat, take part in the annual Kite Festival, and see the famous Cherry Blossoms in bloom.
Other than July, the summer months of June and August tend to be the popular season for travel to Washington DC. During these months, you can find a Washington DC timeshare as well as an abundance of family-friendly activities geared toward kids on summer vacation. If you are looking to avoid crowds entirely, then the fall and winter months are the slowest seasons for tourism in Washington DC. The temperatures can get cold during the winter and the city can see heavy snowfalls, so you'll want to factor that into any plans you've made to tour the sights.
If you are planning on traveling with kids, you'll find that a Washington DC timeshare vacation is family-friendly with its public transportation, entertaining museums, and accessibility. You can match up the interests of each family member to a Smithsonian Museum such as Air and Space, or Natural History, play at the parks such as the Georgetown Waterfront Park or the Botanical Gardens, or the Smithsonian Discovery Theater, which features interactive exhibits geared toward children.
