31 days in Washington DC Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Washington DC: Shenandoah National Park (Dickey Ridge Trail, Old Rag Mountain Hike, &more), Rocking S Ranch (in Winchester) and Luray (Kennedy Peak Hike, Luray Caverns, &more). Pack the 12th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring. Spend the 18th (Fri) exploring nature at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, meet the residents at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Washington DC road trip tool.

If you are flying in from France, 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 August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C.