5 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.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Washington DC trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Chicago to Washington DC is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Washington DC is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Washington DC when traveling from Chicago in May, with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.