5 Days in Washington, D.C., USA

Created 2025-01-25


Time Activity Description Cost Estimate Transportation
Day 1
9:00 AM National Mall Walking Tour Explore the iconic monuments and memorials. Free (entry to monuments) Metro
12:00 PM Lunch Casual lunch at Founding Farmers. 25 Walking
1:30 PM National Gallery of Art Admire world-class art collections Free (general admission) Metro
5:00 PM Street Photography Capture the vibrant atmosphere of Penn Quarter. Free Walking
Day 2
9:00 AM Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Explore exhibits on natural history and science. Free (general admission) Metro
12:30 PM Lunch Grab lunch at Ben's Chili Bowl. 15 Walking
2:00 PM Tidal Basin Area Photography Take pictures of the monuments and reflections on the water Free Metro
5:00 PM Dinner Dinner at a local seafood restaurant 40 Metro
Day 3
9:00 AM US Capitol Building Tour Learn about the history of the US government. Free (reservations required) Metro
12:00 PM Lunch Lunch at a cafe in Capitol Hill. 20 Walking
1:30 PM Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Explore modern and contemporary art. 25 Metro
Day 4
9:00 AM International Spy Museum Explore the world of espionage. 35 Metro
12:00 PM Lunch Lunch near the museum. 25 Walking
2:00 PM George Washington University Campus Explore Explore the campus Free Metro
Day 5
9:00 AM National Archives Museum View the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. 20 Metro
11:00 AM Last Minute souvenir shopping Souvenir shopping 30 Metro
1:00 PM Farewell Lunch Farewell lunch at a favorite spot. 30 Walking

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