The White House and the Supreme Court, the World Bank and the IMF. The Federal Government and to Department of Defence, the Bill of Rights and the Hope Diamond The capital city of the USA is home to the world's largest museum complex and some of the most important institutions on the planet.

Make an appointment to visit the White House and enter one of the most famous buildings in the world. Move onto the Lincoln Memorial and take in this neo-classical monument, dedicated to the 16th President. Tour 100 galleries in the National Gallery of Art. Reflect on the famous cases that have been heard at the Supreme Court and consider the events of the Vietnam War at the Veterans’ Memorial. See the awesome structure of the Pentagon and sneak into the International Spy Museum. Take your pick of the 19 museums and 9 research centres in the Smithsonian Institute, where you can trace the history of flight, investigate American Indian culture, nip into the National Portrait Gallery, or even explore the zoo. Take the lift up to the top of the Washington Monument and look back down on the city from over 500 feet in the air.

It’s hard to compete with the prominence, quality and variety of the monuments and exhibitions that Washington DC has to offer. Student groups will be overwhelmed by the wealth of curriculum opportunities that this prestigious international city presents. To ensure that students have access to the most important attractions, STS offer hotel accommodation, located near to the White House and the Washington Monument.