What to do in Washington DC after Trump is sworn into office

Visiting Washington, D.C., after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office is a possibility to discover the nation’s capital with historical past in the making.
In 2023, town welcomed almost 26 million guests, setting a brand new document, in accordance to Destination DC.
Kristin Petersen, a journey advisor for Travelmation, instructed Fox News Digital that if guests are in search of indoor actions, there are various choices round D.C.
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“Obviously, you will want to hit the Smithsonian’s along the Mall while you are in town, and the National Museum of American History, where you can see the Star-Spangled Banner and the First Lady’s gowns,” mentioned Petersen.
Melania Trump’s 2017 inaugural ballgown is on show in The First Lady’s exhibit on the National Museum of American History. (Smithsonian Institution)
Incoming first girl Melania Trump’s 2017 inaugural ballgown is on show in The First Lady’s exhibit on the National Museum of American History.
Visitors, with free admission and no ticket required, can view the cream off-the-shoulder robe designed by Hervé Pierre.
For historical past buffs, vacationers can see the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the National Archives Museum.
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It is the 20th modification to the Constitution that states the time period of every elected U.S. president begins at midday on Jan. 20 following presidential election years.

Travelers can see the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the National Archives Museum. (iStock)
“[Visitors] absolutely need to make reservations for the National Archives,” Petersen advises.
For household affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.
Petersen mentioned that it is a enjoyable museum.
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Advance timed tickets are beneficial, and common admission begins at $30.69.

Washington, D.C., welcomed almost 26 million guests in 2023. (iStock)
If vacationers are trying to get outdoors, Petersen suggests the National Botanical Gardens.
“Another spot we enjoy touring, for some warmth and beauty… It’s the perfect destination in the winter while everything outside is blustery,” she shared.
The National Mall has the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington Monument, and World War II Memorial.
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“Remember all monuments are outside, but if you are dressed appropriately, they are absolutely worth a visit,” mentioned Petersen.

The inauguration takes place on Jan. 20 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg through Getty Images)
Petersen added that the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia is “a must.”
On Sunday, President-elect Trump can be attending a wreath-laying ceremony on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, FOX 56 reported.
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The inauguration takes place on Jan. 20 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.