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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Jennie Wade House and Dobbin House Tavern. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Gettysburg Heritage Center (in Gettysburg) and Annapolis (U.S. Naval Academy & Capital SUP). And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of African American History and Culture, and admire the masterpieces at Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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In July in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 73°F at night.