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.

You'll explore and learn at National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Visit Gettysburg National Military Park and Arlington National Cemetery for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: Family Fishing Adventures (in Annapolis), Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Cemetery, Little Round Top, &more) and Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (in Lothian). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, identify plant and animal life at Loch Raven Reservoir, and admire the landmark architecture of Washington National Cathedral.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC online trip builder.

In July in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 73°F at night.