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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Memorial
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216 US-50, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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The Lincoln Memorial
Ok! Ahead on your right is the Lincoln Memorial. It's the huge white thing with the pillars. It's the #2 attraction in all of Washington DC. Some of the first proposals for this memorial included a Mayan temple and a log cabin. There was also a disagreement about exactly where the memorial would be located. The speaker of the house at the time said, "I'll never let a memorial to Abraham Lincoln be erected in that damned swamp." Sorry, but that's where it is. Also, from standing at the Lincoln memorial and facing east, you can see the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the Washington monument. More about those later.

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Memorial
Place #2
Distance: 0.24mi , Attraction : Albert Einstein Memorial statue
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2299 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Albert Einstein Memorial
On your left is a statue of a 12-foot-tall bronze guy sitting on a granite bench. That's the Albert Einstein Memorial. In his left hand, Einstein is holding papers that show his most important scientific theories, like E=mc squared and the theory of general relativity.

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein_Memorial
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 The Lincoln Memorial
Map Pin Place 2 Albert Einstein Memorial
Map Pin Place 3 Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Map Pin Place 4 Constitution Gardens
Map Pin Place 5 White house and Washington Monument
Map Pin Place 6 National Museum of African American Culture
Map Pin Place 7 Smithsonian Museum of American History
Map Pin Place 8 Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Map Pin Place 9 National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Map Pin Place 10 National Gallery of Art
Map Pin Place 11 National Gallery of Art - East
Map Pin Place 12 The United States Capitol
Map Pin Place 13 Senate Office Buildings
Map Pin Place 14 US Supreme Court
Map Pin Place 15 Library of Congress
Map Pin Place 16 Cannon House Office Building
Map Pin Place 17 Longworth House Office Building
Map Pin Place 18 Rayburn House Office Building
Map Pin Place 19 United States Botanic Garden
Map Pin Place 20 National Museum of the American Indian
Map Pin Place 21 National Air and Space Museum
Map Pin Place 22 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Map Pin Place 23 Arts and Industries Building
Map Pin Place 24 National Museum of African Art
Map Pin Place 25 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Map Pin Place 26 United States Department of Agriculture
Map Pin Place 27 Forest Service, Holocaust Museum, Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Map Pin Place 28 Tidal Basin/WWII Memorial
Map Pin Place 29 Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
Map Pin Place 30 Korean War Veterans Memorial
Map Pin Place 31 Wrap it up!



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Whenever you approach a point of interest (POI) on the tour, our app will automatically play the relevant audio story at the right time and place.
If you start the tour before reaching the first POI, the app will navigate you to the starting point and then begin the tour.
How is this more convenient than a traditional tour?
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  • No need to commit upfront or purchase in advance; buy a tour only when you're ready to go.
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  • No waiting for groups; go on your schedule.
  • Take the tour in your preferred language.
  • Start, stop and continue the tour whenever you want.
  • Returning to the same destination? Take the tour again, and again, and again... And bring a friend!
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What's included?
  • A self-guided audio tour taken via the UCPlaces app [Android / iOS (iPhone) / Apple CarPlay].
  • Tour route map and in-app GPS navigation (via the UCPlaces app).
  • Audio stories for places visited during the tour.
  • Apple CarPlay connection (for iOS users); for a seamless driving tour experience.
What's NOT included?
  • Earphones (highly recommended).
  • Smartphone.
  • Any kind of transportation (including tickets and passes).
  • Tickets to the attractions on your tour.
  • Food and drinks
  • Physical tour guide.

Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural

+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 0.5 to 1 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 32 stops, covering top attractions such as The Lincoln Memorial, Albert Einstein Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, White house and Washington Monument.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at The Lincoln Memorial (Address: 216 US-50, Washington, DC 20037, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - <b>1.</b> A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). <b>2.</b> A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!