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Discover the Best of Washington, D.C. in 4 Days

Diego Acevedo

Diego Acevedo

29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the iconic landmarks and cultural treasures of Washington, D.C. in just 4 days. Explore the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, United States Capitol, Supreme Court of the United States, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and National Portrait Gallery.

Trip to Washington

Day 1
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$ 6

Lincoln Memorial
Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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National Mall
Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Washington Monument
Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$ 6

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial pays tribute to slain civil rights leader near where he delivered "I Have a Dream" speech.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$ 6

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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United States Capitol
Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Supreme Court of the United States
Famed, imposing home of America's highest court, with tours, films, a cafeteria & more.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$ 6

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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National Portrait Gallery
Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $22 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$22