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 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Jennie Wade House and Smithsonian Institution Building. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Gettysburg (Gettysburg Heritage Center & Dobbin House Tavern) and Annapolis (U.S. Naval Academy & Capital SUP). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of African American History and Culture, and examine the collection at The National Archives Museum.

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In July, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 73°F.