32 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Washington DC: Annapolis (St. Mary's Church, U.S. Naval Academy, &more), Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Military Park, Leister farm - Meade's Headquarters, &more) and Winchester (Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters & Rocking S Ranch). Spend the 17th (Wed) exploring nature at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, 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 May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C.