8 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 out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: Horseshoe Casino (in Baltimore), Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg National Cemetery, & more) and Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience (in Frederick). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, and get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Washington DC sightseeing planning website .

If you are flying in from Pakistan, the closest major airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. In November, daytime highs in Washington DC are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.