2 Days Weekend in Washington- Travel Itinerary

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Washington, DC, is a wonderful place to explore. You can explore this majestic city in endless ways. Its vibrant culture and spectacular historical instances replicate your dreamy trip to this ancient city. On the flip side, local foods, shopping markets, humble people, and artistry will impress you like how you want to stay here. 

As summer is not suitable for hopping around due to high humidity, spring and this fall are the best times to explore Washington DC. You can even enjoy the most significant event Cherry Blossom festival, in spring. Also, the Tidal basin is incredible this time as nature spreads its ultimate beauty throughout the way.

Here is a two-day itinerary for your Washington tour:

Day 1

Starting The Journey With Capitol Hill

If you want to explore U.S. Capitol Hill from every angle, taking a locally guided tour will be better. This tour will help you to know about the place and its historical significance. Capitol Hill is an iconic heritage building and home to the U.S. Legislative government. Its dome, ancient Supreme Court rooms and chambers, and the Hall of Columns showcase Capitol Hill’s architectural beauty. 

You can tour the place free of the coast from Monday to Saturday with the views of two orientation theatres, gift shops, galleries, a cafeteria with a capacity of 550 people, and a restroom. The tour begins with a theatre film 13 minutes about Capitol Hill.

A Tour To The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is an example of the neoclassical age. This building is the world’s most extensive library, with a massive collection of 128 million books, maps, photographs, films, manuscripts, sheet music, and other exhibits. 

This must-see destination is always open for the public to offer its diverse parts such as; concerts, exhibitions, films, lectures, influencing displays, and special events.

Lunch at Eastern Market

If you take an eastern turn, you will come to Barrack Row, the address of the Eastern market. On Weekends streets remain closed for this market and vendors. They sell their handcrafted items and culinary foods. 

Here, you can enjoy a wide range of collections of casual foods in this Eastern Market. And, if you are a fancy person and want to have a good meal at classy restaurants, then walk some distance to reach 8th Street Barrack Road.

Afternoon Photography At White House

You can go for a short walk to the White House. All you need to do is to take the metro from McPherson Station and exit the door which directs the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This small trip will give you a flash of the President’s housing and official building. 

Day 2

Morning With National Memorials

National Memorials are iconic and mesmerizing historical instances that glorify the culture of Washington, DC. This must-visited attraction will offer the best view if you prefer walking to roam around the memorials.

Here, you will witness the spectacular beauty of Memorials, including; 

  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Martin Luther King Memorial
  • F.D.R. Memorial
  • Korean War memorial
  • Jefferson Memorial
  • Vietnam War Memorial
  • World War II Memorial

If you book Washington’s The Big Bus Tour to explore National Memorials for the entire day, you will have two options; hop-on and Hop-off tours. You can decide and enjoy a historical ride or choose the spots where you want to visit and hop –off. Eventually, this tour will take you to many different landmarks.

Lunch in Penn Quarter

Penn Quarter is one of the re-energized historic places famous among tourists due to its world-class dining options and entertainment. It will be best to take the metro from Gallery Place Metro Station to reach this place. This place offers different types of restaurants that range from expensive dining to budget-friendly dishes.

Afternoon At Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is an unmissable spot in Washington, DC. You can explore the ground on your feet or take an interpretative guide from locals. You may walk the grounds on your own or take the interpretative tour. 

This national gallery includes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, and the grave of Kennedy. For this tour, you need at least two hours, and for comfortable meandering, you need a pair of walking shoes.

Alcohol Time at P.O.V.

If you are an alcohol enthusiast, visit the famous W Hotel’s rooftop bar, P.O.V. It will give you some breathtaking moments with a view of the White House. Even you can experience an extensive collection of vines. This “Happy Hour” place will be the perfect spot to close your Washington itinerary with a picturesque city landscape.

Evening in Georgetown

Georgetown is a delightful place in Washington. It is also one of the ancient places that carry an upscale culture. Also, its vibrant locals, eating destinations, bars, and shops are significant attractions. But this place does not have a metro facility. So, you have to take public transport from Dupont Circle or Union Station. 

M Street and Wisconsin Avenue are the main strings that tune the ambiance of Georgetown with various options of delicious foods and nightlife. In addition, you can also go for a walking tour to Washington Harbour to explore the stunning view of the Potomac Waterfront. This place is also famous for outdoor artisanal restaurants.

Weekends are busy here with crowds and events. So, before making your tour plan, get all details about the destinations and events. Please book your tickets in advance. Lastly, read more about travel around the world here.

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