7 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Washington DC: Mount Vernon Trail (in Arlington) and Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Military Park & Gettysburg National Cemetery). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC day trip planner.

September in Washington DC sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 65°F at night.