31 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Antietam National Battlefield and Fell's Point. Let the collections at National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive & Elkwallow Picnic Area), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (in Harpers Ferry) and Cambridge (Choptank River Lighthouse & Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the extensive heritage of Tomb of the Unknowns, stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery, and brush up on your military savvy at U.S. Naval Academy.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC online travel route planner .

In June, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.