12 days in Washington DC & Northern Virginia Itinerary

Attractions like Tidal Basin and National Air and Space Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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Haymarket to Washington DC is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Traveling from Haymarket in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 49°F in Washington DC. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Leesburg.

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You can drive from Washington DC to Leesburg in an hour. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect slightly colder evenings in Leesburg when traveling from Washington DC in April, with lows around 44°F. On the 6th (Thu), you're off to Manassas.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): see the interesting displays at The Manassas Museum, take in the history at Manassas National Battlefield Park, then witness the site of a historic battle at Mayfield Civil War Fort, and finally make a trip to Manassas Train Station.

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Traveling by car from Leesburg to Manassas takes an hour. In April, daytime highs in Manassas are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Arlington.

Family-friendly places like The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial will thrill your kids. Explore Arlington's surroundings by going to Nova Wild (in Vienna) and Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole (in Reston). Spend the 10th (Mon) exploring nature at Great Falls Park. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Arlington National Cemetery, stroll around Clemyjontri Park, appreciate the history behind Air Force Memorial, and grab your bike and head to Mount Vernon Trail.

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You can drive from Manassas to Arlington in an hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Manassas in April since evenings lows in Arlington dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Alexandria.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Harborfront Area and Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse. Step out of Alexandria to go to Triangle and see National Museum of the Marine Corps, which is approximately 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of George Washington's Mount Vernon, get answers to all your questions at Alexandria Visitors Center, admire the local landmark of Alexandria City Hall & Market Square, and take in the exciting artwork at Torpedo Factory Art Center.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Alexandria tour planner.

Alexandria is very close to Arlington. In April in Alexandria, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive back home.