Prince Harry in Washington: sights and attractions The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, housing 19 museums and galleries as well as the national zoo. The highlights are the African American History and Culture Museum, the National Air and Space museum, with Wright Brothers Memorabilia and Apollo II, the Natural History Museum and the National Gallery of Art. There are also wonderful gardens, from formal courtyards to a butterfly garden, and tours run between April and September. 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW www.si.edu The Lincoln Memorial is a sight not to be missed, with the sombre statue of Abraham Lincoln seated on a 10ft-high marble base and surrounded by 38 Grecian columns. The statue is surrounded by murals and engravings of selected presidential addresses. 23rd St, between Constitution and Independence Avenues For history buffs, the National Archives and public vaults display key American documents including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. Downtown, 700 Constitution Avenue. www.archives.gov Prince Harry may be slightly too late for cherry blossom season but a stroll along the leafy Tidal Basin is pleasant at any time of year. Here you will also find the Jefferson Memorial, a 19ft bronze statue of America's third president. 900 Ohio Drive, SW www.nps.gov/thje If the Prince is missing dear old Blighty he can channel the spirit of James Bond at the International Spy Museum, which has exhibits on key intelligence operations over the years, including gadgets, weapons and bugging tools. 800 F St, NW www.spymuseum.org Georgetown is an attractive, upmarket neighbourhood of tree-lined streets and boutique stores. The Prince might be interested in barge-trips along the C&O Canal, a look around Bill Clinton's university or even Byzantine art at Dumbarton Oaks. Finally, if he wants a trip into Northern Virginia, the Prince can pay tribute to those who fought in some of America's less recent battles - soldiers of the American civil war are remembered at Manassas, an area of wildflower-filled fields and the site of two battles of Bull Run. Self-guided tours are available.