6 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate National Air and Space Museum and Ford's Theatre. Get some historical perspective at Gettysburg National Military Park and Arlington National Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: Horseshoe Casino (in Baltimore) and Antietam National Battlefield (in Sharpsburg). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, ponder the world of politics at White House, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Washington DC driving holiday planner.

Expect a daytime high around 71°F in October, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.