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Explore Washington DC in a Day

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Day 1: Washington DC Highlights

Washington DC, USA

8:00 AM

National Mall

Begin your day at the iconic National Mall, where you can visit famous landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol Building.
Walk from your accommodation or take the metro to Smithsonian Station, which is a short walk to the National Mall. It takes about 15 minutes.
Free, 2 hours

10:30 AM

US Capitol Building

Explore the US Capitol Building and learn about the history of the United States government.
Walk from the National Mall to the Capitol Building. It's a 10-minute walk.
Free, 1.5 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at Founding Farmers

Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal at Founding Farmers near the White House.
Take an Uber or walk to Founding Farmers from the Capitol Building. It's a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute walk.
$$, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Smithsonian Museums

Spend the afternoon exploring the world-renowned Smithsonian Museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum or the National Gallery of Art.
Walk or take the metro from Founding Farmers to the Smithsonian Museums. It's a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute metro ride.
Free, 2-3 hours

4:30 PM

White House

Take a stroll to see the exterior of the White House and snap some photos at this iconic presidential residence.
Walk from the Smithsonian Museums to the White House. It's a 15-minute walk.
Free, 30 minutes

5:00 PM

Georgetown Waterfront Park

End your day with a relaxing walk along the Potomac River at Georgetown Waterfront Park, offering beautiful views of the sunset.
Take an Uber or walk to Georgetown Waterfront Park from the White House. It's a 15-minute drive or a 30-minute walk.
Free, 1 hour
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