Lanham is just a short drive to over 220 historic landmarks including mansions such as Montpelier, Belair, Marietta, Rivesdale and Darnall's Chance. Jousting tournaments are magnets for family outings, as are more recent markers of history -- NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the National Air and Space Museum's Paul E. Garber facility in Suitland, where vintage aircraft are stored.
Things to do in Lanham
Arlington National Cemetery
This is the final resting place of many who gave their lives in service to the country. Two US presidents—John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft are buried here. The crew of the Challenger space shuttle, civil rights leader Medgar Evers and film star Audie Murphy are among the many honored her Call 703-695-3250 for more information.
Old Town Trolley Tours
Sit back while the expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington D.C. The popular Old Town Trolley tour covers Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Call 202-832-9800 for more information.
2640 Reed St NE, Washington, DC
Smithsonian Museums
Plan on spending some quality time at all the museums offered at the Smithsonian Museum Complex including the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History just to name a few. Call 202-633-1000 for more information.
Independence Ave, Washington, DC
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue)
The image of five marines and a navy corpsman raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi during World War II is known to every American schoolchild. Seen in person, the bronze 78-foot statue is sure to stir emotions. Call 703-285-2601 for more information.
Arlington Blvd and Meade St., Arlington, MD
White House
Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Call 202-456-1111 for more information.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC