14 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.

Relax by the water at North Beach and Matapeake Clubhouse and Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Antietam National Battlefield and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Gettysburg (Gettysburg Diorama, Devils Den, &more), Breezy Point Beach (in Chesapeake Beach) and Great Falls Park (in McLean). The adventure continues: trek along Old Rag Mountain Hike, stroll through Quiet Waters Park, identify plant and animal life at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and admire the natural beauty at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Washington DC tour site.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Joint Base Andrews. In June in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 24°C at night.