Washington DC (Day 2) - September 5, 2010

Washington DC Day 2 was filled with activities! After a long night out, we got up quite early and headed out for Day 2 of touring. We hopped on our trolley and headed over to the National Cathedral.

Stop 1: National Cathedral

The Washington National Cathedral is a beautifully ornate church. There are several alters and prayer rooms. The main alter is in the center of the cathedral. There are pews in the front that are specifically designated for government officials. Each of the seats are labeled, there's even one specific seat for the president!

Stop 2: Ok, so stop 2 was not an actual stop, but a drive down embassy row and through Georgetown.

Stop 3: The Smithsonian Museums

There are many Smithsonian Museums throughout Washington DC. It would take more than one day to truly visit and appreciate each of the museums. In the center of all these museums is the National Mall which is quite famous for the rallies and protests that happen in DC.

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

The Hope Diamond
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Castle
(actually just a visitor center)

Smithsonian Aerospace Museum

National Gallery of Art

Visiting the Smithsonian Museums was a truly tiring event. We decided to take a cab back to the Hotel rather than walking the 2 miles back. It was now time to rest, eat, and prepare for our second night out in DC!