6 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.

Get some historical perspective at Arlington National Cemetery and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. Get out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: George Washington's Mount Vernon (in Mount Vernon) and Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Cemetery & Gettysburg National Military Park). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Washington National Cathedral, examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, get to know the fascinating history of National Mall, and steep yourself in history at President Lincoln's Cottage.

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If you are flying in from Costa Rica, the closest major aiports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Joint Base Andrews. March in Washington DC sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C at night.