7 days in New York City & Washington DC Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Get some cultural insight at Times Square and 9/11 Memorial.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. November in New York City sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C at night. You'll set off for Washington DC on the 13th (Tue).

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): admire nature's wide array of creatures at National Zoological Park, browse the eclectic array of goods at Eastern Market, and then examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Old Town, appreciate the extensive heritage of Tomb of the Unknowns, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, and finally appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. On the 16th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.