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Washington, D.C., United States

Washington is known for its iconic landmarks such as the White House and the Capitol, making it a popular destination for history and politics enthusiasts.

Washington is popular for

National Mall

Smithsonian Museums

Ethnic Cuisine

Cherry Blossoms

National Cherry Blossom Festival

Live Music Scene

Washington in next 3 month

jan

-3/19°C

AQI 13
feb

-9/24°C

AQI 11
mar

-5/26°C

AQI 16
apr

2/31°C

AQI 17
may

5/29°C

AQI 19
jun

12/34°C

AQI 52
jul

18/38°C

AQI 24
aug

16/34°C

AQI 20
sep

11/37°C

AQI 14
oct

5/28°C

AQI 12
nov

-5/25°C

AQI 15
dec

1/10°C

AQI 14

December in Washington is cold with occasional snowfall and moderate air quality.

Usual trip duration

3-4 days

A 3-4 day trip to Washington allows you to explore the iconic landmarks such as the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Smithsonian museums. You can also take a day trip to nearby attractions like Mount Vernon or Shenandoah National Park.

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Moderately expensive

Ideas to plan your trip

National Mall Exploration: Iconic monuments and museums 🏛️

Cherry Blossom Picnic: Delight in blooming beauty 🌸

Georgetown Shopping: Chic boutiques and cafes 🛍️

Capitol Hill Stroll: Politics and history blend 🏛️

Food Truck Feast: Diverse culinary delights 🍔

Kennedy Center Performance: World-class arts entertainment 🎭

Potomac River Cruise: Views from the water 🛥️

Rock Creek Park Hike: Nature within the city 🌳

Dupont Circle Art Galleries: Creativity in abundance 🎨

National Zoo Visit: A day with animals 🦁

Places to visit

park

landmark

museum

performing_arts

zoo

garden

National Mall

PARK

Iconic open-area national park

White House

LANDMARK

Official residence and workplace

Smithsonian Institution

MUSEUM

World's largest museum complex

Lincoln Memorial

LANDMARK

Iconic tribute to Abraham Lincoln

Washington Monument

LANDMARK

Towering obelisk honoring George Washington

US Capitol

LANDMARK

Seat of the US Congress

National Air and Space Museum

MUSEUM

Exhibits on aviation and space exploration

National Gallery of Art

MUSEUM

Art museum with vast collection

Kennedy Center

PERFORMING_ARTS

Premier performing arts venue

The Pentagon

LANDMARK

Headquarters of the US Department of Defense

National Zoo

ZOO

Home to diverse animal species

Holocaust Museum

MUSEUM

Memorial to the Holocaust victims

US Botanic Garden

GARDEN

Botanical garden and conservatory

The Watergate Complex

LANDMARK

Historic hotel and office building

Rock Creek Park

PARK

Urban park with trails and nature

Places to eat

Hedzole

Old Ebbitt Grill

Ambar Shaw

Founding Farmers DC

Sushi Nakazawa

Mana Restaurant

Thip Khao Restaurant

The Dabney

Fiola

Baan Siam

Gerrard Street Kitchen

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

L'Ardente

Andreas Keller Restaurant

SUCCOTASH

Visconti's Italian Restaurant

Washington Dining & Cocktails

Petite Cerise

Watershed Cafe

Mozart's Restaurant