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Discover the Best of Washington: 7-Day Itinerary

Daniela Lorenzo

Daniela Lorenzo

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through Washington, D.C. and explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and stunning memorials.

Trip to Washington

Day 1
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$0

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$ 22

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

National Museum of the American Indian
Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Outdoor memorial commemorating people who served in the Korean War through lifelike statues & more.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Lincoln Memorial
Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 17

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

International Spy Museum
Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

National Mall
Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Monument to Vietnam War service, featuring a wall with over 58,000 names of dead & missing soldiers.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 22

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Lafayette Square
This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial pays tribute to slain civil rights leader near where he delivered "I Have a Dream" speech.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Hirshhorn Museum
Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 22

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

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
5 - 8 min

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Directions

National Museum of African American History and Culture
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Washington Monument
Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Prominent marble monument in Arlington National Cemetery marking an unknown WWI solider's grave.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 22

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

United States Botanic Garden
Sprawling grounds featuring exotic flora plus conservatory, rare plants gallery & butterfly garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Tourist center at the historic Capitol where visitors can learn about the iconic, domed building.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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United States National Arboretum
Free to visitors, this outdoor space boasts trees, shrubs, & plants, plus a picnic area & museum.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
African American Civil War Museum
Museum spotlighting the history of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 17

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Union Market
Warehouse-like food market with a host of artisans offering charcuterie, empanadas, gelato & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Directions

Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
The White House
Landmark, historic home & office of the United States president, with tours for visitors.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 28

The Henley Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Famous zoo housing thousands of animals, including giant pandas, plus free admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Washington National Cathedral
Grand, storied cathedral with stained glass, organ recitals & scenic vistas from the top.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Georgetown Park
Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Esteemed cultural center hosting plays, music & dance shows in its multiple theaters plus art tours.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
The Henley Park Hotel
Stately 1918 hotel featuring antiques-furnished rooms & suites, plus fine dining in an atrium.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $149 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$149