2 days in Washington DC & Fort Lauderdale 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): ponder the world of politics at White House, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Jefferson Memorial.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Washington DC. January in Washington DC sees daily highs of 44°F and lows of 29°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Fort Lauderdale.

Known as the "Venice of America" because of its extensive network of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale welcomes over 10 million annual visitors, most of them attracted by the city's popular beaches and marinas.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): kick back and relax at Fort Lauderdale Beach, take an in-depth tour of Stranahan House, and then examine the collection at International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Fort Lauderdale takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in January, things will get much warmer in Fort Lauderdale: highs are around 76°F and lows about 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.