Tour the White House

You don’t even have to be into the dog-eat-dog world of politics to enjoy this one!

Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. The cornerstone was laid in 1792 and a competition design submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen. After eight years of construction, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved into the unfinished house in 1800.

The White House, is currently occupied by the very cool President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. It is home to one of the most powerful men on Earth and one that’s steeped like no other in cultural, social, and political history.

“This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that’s why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we can.” – Michelle Obama

And while you’re at it, put these additional must-see spots in D.C. on your list: The U.S. Capitol, The Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Mount Vernon, and the U.S. Holocaust Museum.