9 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.

Popular historic sites such as Washington National Cathedral and Arlington National Cemetery are in your itinerary. Get in touch with nature at Tidal Basin and Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Horseshoe Casino (in Baltimore), Loch Raven Reservoir (in Phoenix) and Family Fishing Adventures (in Annapolis). Spend the 24th (Thu) exploring nature at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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If you are flying in from Germany, 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 August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C.