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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes National World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, International Spy Museum, and other attractions. Arlington National Cemetery and Capitol Hill will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Air and Space Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, admire the natural beauty at United States Botanic Garden, and stroll around National Mall.

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Sacramento to Washington DC is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sacramento to Washington DC, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sacramento in April, you will find days in Washington DC are a bit cooler (68°F), and nights are about the same (49°F). You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.