10 days in Bethesda & Rockville Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Little Round Top and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Explore Bethesda's surroundings by going to National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (in Emmitsburg), Gettysburg (91st Pennsylvania Monument, Horseback Riding Tours, &more) and St. Michaels (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, &more).

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Bethesda itinerary planning app.

Washington to Bethesda is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. In May, daily temperatures in Bethesda can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Rockville.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rockville: Antietam National Battlefield (in Sharpsburg) and Chantilly (Sully Historic Site & Ono Brewing Company).

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Rockville trip tool.

Rockville is just a stone's throw from Bethesda. In May in Rockville, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.