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.

Visit Washington National Cathedral and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for their historical value. Kids will appreciate attractions like National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. Venture out of the city with trips to Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly), Annapolis Historic District (in Annapolis) and Baltimore (Fell's Point, Hampden, &more). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, soothe aching muscles at Ilovekickboxing, contemplate the long history of Arlington National Cemetery, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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In December, daytime highs in Washington DC are 51°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F.