31 days in Des Moines & Washington DC Itinerary

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Des Moines: Mason City (Rock Crest - Rock Glen Historical District & Historic Park Inn Hotel), Coralville (Iowa Firefighters Memorial & The Iowa Children's Museum) and Good Quilts and Great Gardens (in Amana). Next up on the itinerary: ponder the world of politics at Capitol Building, take a stroll around Des Moines Civic Center, snap pictures at Winterset City Park, and learn about winemaking at Winterset Cidery.

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Chennai, India to Des Moines is an approximately 27-hour flight. Traveling from Chennai to Des Moines, you'll gain 11.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chennai in May, expect Des Moines to be colder, temps between 26°C and 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Washington DC.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: Baltimore (Federal Hill Park, Horseshoe Casino, &more), Gettysburg (Savor Gettysburg Food Tours & Little Round Top) and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.

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Fly from Des Moines to Washington DC in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Des Moines to Washington DC is 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.