57 days in Washington DC Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to National Museum of African American History and Culture and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Capitol Hill and Smithsonian Institution Building. Venture out of the city with trips to Spotsylvania (Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center & Harris Farm Battlefield), Weems-Botts Museum (in Dumfries) and Gari Melchers Home and Studio (in Falmouth). Spend the 28th (Wed) exploring nature at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Jennie Wade House, get a taste of the local shopping with National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden, examine the collection at Gettysburg Diorama, and learn about all things military at U.S. Naval Academy.

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If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Joint Base Andrews. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 21°C.