One way to express your patriotic feelings towards the nation is to visit its capital, Washington, DC and enjoy the wonderful memorials and attractions in order to explore American history. You may plan a family vacation and combine fun and education in one trip. The White House, the nation’s house, is lovely in all seasons of the year. However, you can no longer directly tour the White House because of the heightened security measures that have now been instated. If you are keen to visit, you may write to your Congressman or Senator for a special tour that can be arranged through the White House office. Whenever you decided to visit Washington, D.C. be sure to do so on your next vacation! If you plan to visit with children, there are many family oriented places that are great for entertainment and education.