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Washington, D.C. travel guide
Free museums, monuments and cherry blossom springs
Overview
Washington, D.C. offers extraordinary value: most Smithsonian museums and every monument on the National Mall are free to enter, and the whole core is walkable or a short Metro ride away.
Spring cherry blossom season is the most requested time of year, so hotels and flights need to be locked in early — call us as soon as your dates are set.
Things to do
Top attractions in Washington, D.C.
National Mall monuments
Smithsonian museums
U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress
White House vicinity
Arlington National Cemetery
Georgetown & the waterfront
Where to stay
Hotel & accommodation highlights
Downtown & Penn Quarter
Walk to the Mall, museums and arenas.
Dupont Circle
Embassy-row streets, cafés and easy Metro links.
Georgetown
Historic character and boutique shopping.
Arlington, VA
Better rates one Metro stop from the city core.
Getting there
Flight information
- Airports
- Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI)
- Best value season
- January, February, August
- Airport transfer
- Metro from DCA, Silver Line from IAD, or private car
- Typical fares
- Round trips from $139 outside blossom season
Tours & activities
Guided experiences in Washington, D.C.
- Monuments-by-night guided tours
- Capitol and Library of Congress reserved tours
- Cherry blossom season walking and cruise tours
- Mount Vernon and Alexandria day trips
- Bike and segway tours of the National Mall
Good to know
Travel tips
- Wear comfortable shoes — the Mall is two miles end to end.
- Timed entry passes are needed for some Smithsonian museums in peak weeks.
- Cherry blossom peak bloom is usually late March to early April.
- Stay near a Metro station and skip the hire car entirely.
Call-in booking assistance for Washington, D.C.
Tell us your dates and party size and we will build your Washington, D.C. trip — flights, hotel, tours and transfers — on the call. Bookings are taken by phone only.
