10 days in Washington DC, Williamsburg & Virginia Beach Itinerary

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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and then stop by Old Town.

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Greensburg to Washington DC is an approximately 4-hour car ride. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Greensburg in August; daily highs in Washington DC reach 87°F and lows reach 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, then contemplate the long history of Governor's Palace, and finally look for gifts at The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the history at Yorktown Battlefield, then steep yourself in history at Colonial Williamsburg, and then look for gifts at Yankee Candle Company.

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Traveling by car from Washington DC to Williamsburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Virginia Beach.

Holding a record for the longest pleasure beach in the world, Virginia Beach showcases 35 miles of coastline and maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly vacation destination.

Barker House and St. Paul's Episcopal Church will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at Virginia Beach and Sandbridge Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Wright Brothers National Memorial (in Kill Devil Hills), Grave Digger (in Poplar Branch) and Currituck Beach (in Corolla). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Albemarle, let little ones run wild at Grommet Island Park, and examine the collection at Historic Edenton State Historic Site.

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Drive from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.