10 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've now added National Geographic Museum to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Washington DC: Horseshoe Casino (in Baltimore), Gettysburg (Devils Den, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, & more) and National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, and get a sense of history and politics at White House.

For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Washington DC day trip planner.

In September, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.