Historic sites in Washington, DC
Every one is rated on our 1 to 5 adrenaline scale. Historic sites usually sit at chill.
47 historic sites · top picks first
Clear filters- Lincoln MemorialHistoric site · Washington
- Jefferson MemorialHistoric site · Washington
- Washington MonumentHistoric site · Washington
- World War II MemorialHistoric site · Washington
- National Capitol ColumnsHistoric site · Washington
- Fort Stevens ParkHistoric site · Washington
- Butt-Millet Memorial FountainHistoric site · Washington
- Lockkeeper's HouseHistoric site · Washington
- Fort de RussyHistoric site · Washington
- American Veterans Disabled for Life MemorialHistoric site · Washington
- Clyde TolsonHistoric site · Washington
- Hoover familyHistoric site · Washington
- John Philip SousaHistoric site · Washington
- John C. CalhounHistoric site · Washington
- John Quincy AdamsHistoric site · Washington
- Nicholas BegichHistoric site · Washington
- Henry ClayHistoric site · Washington
- Joseph NicolletHistoric site · Washington
- Leonard MatlovichHistoric site · Washington
- Alexander Dallas BacheHistoric site · Washington
- Tom LantosHistoric site · Washington
- Joseph Gilbert TottenHistoric site · Washington
- William H. EmoryHistoric site · Washington
- Elbridge GerryHistoric site · Washington
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The adrenaline scale
- 1 · Chill Sit back, stroll, take it in.
- 2 · Easy Light, playful, good for all ages.
- 3 · Active Get moving and break a sweat.
- 4 · Thrill Heart-pumping. Some nerve required.
- 5 · Extreme Maximum rush. Not for the faint-hearted.
Ratings are our editorial estimate for each type of activity, not a measurement. Place data last refreshed Nov 13, 2026. How this works