5 days in Washington DC & Hamptons 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.

On the 16th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Georgetown University, then take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and then get a sense of history and politics at White House. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at Jefferson Memorial, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and finally explore the activities along Tidal Basin.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip builder site.

Dallas to Washington DC is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dallas to Washington DC. Traveling from Dallas in March, expect Washington DC to be little chillier, temps between 55°F and 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Montauk.

Montauk is a census-designated place (CDP) that includes the hamlet with the same name located in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York, on the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. Get out of town with these interesting Montauk side-trips: Bluff Point, Groton, Ct (in Groton), Wolffer Estate Vineyard (in Sagaponack) and Sag Harbor (Custom House Museum & Boat Tours & Water Sports). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Montauk Point Lighthouse, admire the majestic nature at Montauk Point State Park, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, and get a taste of the local shopping with Main Beach.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Montauk trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Washington DC to Montauk takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Traveling from Washington DC in March, you will find days in Montauk are little chillier (44°F), and nights are about the same (33°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.