Washington Dc 3 Day Itinerary

September 19, 2024

9:00 AM: Start the day at the Lincoln Memorial, one of the most iconic landmarks on the National Mall
10:30 AM: Walk to the World War II Memorial, a moving tribute to those who served in the war
12:30 PM: Grab lunch at Ben’s Chili Bowl, a DC institution since 1958
2:00 PM: Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during that conflict
4:00 PM: End the day with a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

9:30 AM: Start the day at the National Museum of Natural History, home to over 145 million natural history specimens and artifacts
12:30 PM: Grab lunch at the museum’s cafe or head to nearby Franklin Square for a picnic
2:00 PM: Visit the National Air and Space Museum, with iconic items like the Wright Brothers’ Flyer and the Apollo 11 command module
5:00 PM: End the day with a stroll around the Tidal Basin, surrounded by beautiful cherry blossom trees (seasonal)

9:30 AM: Start the day at the United States Capitol Building, taking a guided tour of the historic building
11:30 AM: Visit the National Archives, home to some of America’s most important documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
1:00 PM: Grab lunch at one of the many restaurants on Capitol Hill
3:00 PM: Explore the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, with artifacts like the original Star-Spangled Banner and First Ladies’ Inaugural Gowns