5 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Jennie Wade House and Georgetown University. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Annapolis (U.S. Naval Academy & Capital SUP) and Gettysburg (Gettysburg Heritage Center & Dobbin House Tavern). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, get a sense of history and politics at Smithsonian Institution Building, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Washington DC trip itinerary planner.

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