60 days in Washington DC & San Francisco 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 out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: Room Escape Games (in Fairfax), Baltimore (The Walters Art Museum, Horseshoe Casino, &more) and Purcellville (Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship & Catoctin Creek Distillery). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Washington DC is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Washington DC: highs are around 23°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Point Reyes Hiking Trails (in Point Reyes National Seashore), Mill Valley (Steep Ravine Environmental Campground, Dipsea Trail, &more) and Point Reyes Safaris (in Point Reyes Station). Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. There's still lots to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, learn about winemaking at Alexander Valley Vineyards, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Getting from Washington DC to San Francisco by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to San Francisco. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.