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.

Family-friendly places like National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Gettysburg (Vermont Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, admire the landmark architecture of Washington National Cathedral, get to know the resident critters at National Zoological Park, and take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Washington DC trip itinerary builder app.

In July, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 73°F.