3 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Washington National Cathedral and Arlington National Cemetery. Let the collections at National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Washington DC: Baltimore (Fell's Point & Horseshoe Casino). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, gain insight at Georgetown University, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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In November, daytime highs in Washington DC are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.