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.

Popular historic sites such as Gettysburg National Military Park and Washington National Cathedral are in your itinerary. Head to Gallery On Madison and Madame Tussauds DCfor plenty of shopping. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Luray (Warehouse Art Gallery, Luray Caverns, &more), Sharpsburg (Tolson's Chapel, Antietam National Battlefield, &more) and Shenandoah National Park (Limberlost Trail & Old Rag Mountain Hike). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Eastern Market.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC holiday planner.

In October in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 54°F at night.