11 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Air and Space Museum and Washington National Cathedral. National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: Little Library (in Vienna), Historic Port Tobacco Village (in Port Tobacco) and George Washington's Mount Vernon (in Mount Vernon). The adventure continues: witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, learn about all things military at National Museum of the Marine Corps, get engrossed in the history at Newseum, and stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.

Plan my day in Washington DC using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

In November, daytime highs in Washington DC are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can travel back home.