New York to Washington DC in 1 Day

  • 9:00AM: Statue of Liberty National Monument
    20 minutes (1.5 miles) from Battery Park

    The Statue of Liberty is an iconic neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift from the people of France to the United States and is a symbol of freedom and democracy.

  • 11:00AM: National Museum of American History
    30 minutes (3 miles) from Battery Park

    The National Museum of American History is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is located on the National Mall in Washington DC. The museum collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.

  • 1:00PM: The White House
    20 minutes (1.5 miles) from National Museum of American History

    The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Completed in 1800, the White House has been the home of every U.S. president except George Washington.

  • 3:00PM: National Air and Space Museum
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from The White House

    The National Air and Space Museum is also part of the Smithsonian Institution and is located on the National Mall in Washington DC. The museum has the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world.

  • 5:00PM: United States Capitol
    30 minutes (2 miles) from National Air and Space Museum

    The United States Capitol is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. The building was completed in 1800 and has been the meeting place of the U.S. Congress since then.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Statue of Liberty National Monument (2 hours, $25)
  • National Museum of American History (2 hours, free)
  • The White House (2 hours, free)
  • National Air and Space Museum (2 hours, free)
  • United States Capitol (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $25

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting additional Smithsonian museums on the National Mall such as the National Museum of Natural History or the National Gallery of Art. If you have less time, you may want to skip the United States Capitol or the National Air and Space Museum. Remember to plan your visit ahead by checking the opening and closing times of each place on their websites or over the phone to ensure they are open for the selected time and date for your visit.

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