13 days in Washington DC 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. Take a break from the city and head to Antietam National Battlefield and Tidal Basin. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, &more), North Beach (in North Beach) and Breezy Point Beach (in Chesapeake Beach). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, see the interesting displays at The National Archives Museum, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Washington DC driving holiday planning site.

In June, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.