4 days in Columbus & Washington DC Itinerary

On the 4th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then learn the secrets of beer at Pedal Wagon Columbus.

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Nuremberg, Germany to Columbus is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Nuremberg to Columbus due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Columbus are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Washington DC.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial. On your second day here, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, then contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, and finally learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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You can fly from Columbus to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Columbus in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Washington DC, with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.