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.

Get out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: Allen Pond Park (in Bowie), North Beach (in North Beach) and Hammond-Harwood House (in Annapolis). On the 14th (Mon), spend a day delving into the history of Antietam National Battlefield. Pack the 26th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring. There's much more to do: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, try to win big at Horseshoe Casino, appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.

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If you are flying in from Algeria, the closest major aiports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Joint Base Andrews. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.