8 days in Washington DC Itinerary

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at City Brew Tours DC and Bi-Partisan Tour Company. Get out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: Elkwallow Picnic Area (in Shenandoah National Park), Copper Fox Distillery (in Sperryville) and Glen Manor Vineyards (in Front Royal). Spend the 5th (Sat) exploring nature at Great Falls Park. Next up on the itinerary: indulge your senses at Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation, tour the pleasant surroundings at U.S. National Arboretum, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baltimore Basilica, and see the interesting displays at National Museum of Women in the Arts.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Washington DC visit planner.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Joint Base Andrews. In November in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 6°C at night.