Discover the Wonders of Washington: An 8-Day Adventure

Jimmy Bonini

3 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Washington, D.C. Explore iconic museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the United States capital.

Trip to Washington

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$100

$ 44

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

14 - 21 min

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Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

Free to visitors, this outdoor space boasts trees, shrubs, & plants, plus a picnic area & museum.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$108

$ 44

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

12 - 18 min

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Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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The site of Lincoln's assassination, this historic theater offers nightly performances & tours.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

7 - 9 min

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Sprawling grounds featuring exotic flora plus conservatory, rare plants gallery & butterfly garden.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

41,546-seat venue is the home field to Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$76

$ 55

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

5 - 6 min

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

10 - 12 min

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Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$120

$ 55

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 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

6 - 9 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

13 - 16 min

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Warehouse-like food market with a host of artisans offering charcuterie, empanadas, gelato & more.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Immersive exhibits, including a recreation of Jesus's Nazareth, plus ancient scrolls & rare Bibles.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$136

$ 55

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Oldest dining saloon in DC. Across from White House. American Fare. Largest selection of oysters in DC. Open daily-breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

7 - 9 min

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Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$96

7 - 9 min

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$124

$ 55

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

48 - 58 min

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Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Sprawling 50-acre green space with conservatories, water elements, flowers & fruit trees.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directly across the street from the National Zoo! Kids Menu, Happy Hour, Brunch, Late Night, Full Bar, Patio, Proper Burger, Huge Sarnies, Salads and more!

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

20 - 24 min

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Famous zoo housing thousands of animals, including giant pandas, plus free admission.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$104

$ 77

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Modern airport hotel with meeting space, multiple dining options & a free shuttle.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Founding Farmers is owned by the more than 40,000 family farmers of the NDFU, serving American inspired real food and drink.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

12 - 15 min

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Memorial pays tribute to slain civil rights leader near where he delivered "I Have a Dream" speech.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the Atlantic.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

13 - 16 min

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