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Ultimate 18-Day Washington, DC Exploration

Ultimate 18-Day Washington, DC Exploration Itinerary

Last updated: 2024 Jun 14

Monuments and Memorials Day

Morning
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Founding Farmers, then head to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for a guided tour.
Afternoon
Enjoy a buffet lunch cruise on the Spirit of Washington, then visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Evening
Have dinner at Jaleo and take a Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour to see the iconic monuments illuminated.
Bedtime
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

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Capitol Hill and Beyond

Morning
Start with a tour of the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress. Grab a coffee at The Wydown Coffee Bar before continuing.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Le Diplomate and then explore the National Mall and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour.
Evening
Have dinner at Rasika and take a Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour.
Bedtime
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U.S. Capitol

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Library of Congress

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National Mall

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

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Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour

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Museum and Memorial Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Archives Museum and the National World War II Memorial. Have breakfast at The Eastern before continuing.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Komi and then visit the National Air and Space Museum.
Evening
Have dinner at Del Mar by Fabio Trabocchi and take a Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour.
Bedtime
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National Archives Museum

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National World War II Memorial

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National Air and Space Museum

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Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour

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Cultural and Culinary Delights

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Kalorama Coffee House.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at RPM Italian DC and then explore the National Mall and the National Archives Museum.
Evening
Have dinner at Zaytinya and take a Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour.
Bedtime
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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National Mall

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National Archives Museum

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Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour

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Arlington and Alexandria Adventure

Morning
Start with a visit to the Arlington National Cemetery and have breakfast at Compass Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Red Hen and then explore Old Town Alexandria.
Evening
Have dinner at Little Serow and take an Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl.
Bedtime
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Arlington National Cemetery

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From Washington DC Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour

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Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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Waterfront and Wheel Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then take a ride on the National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket.
Evening
Have dinner at The Dabney and take a Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar.
Bedtime
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket

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Washington, DC Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

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Smithsonian and Space Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour and have breakfast at The Coupe.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Salt Line and then explore the National Air and Space Museum.
Evening
Have dinner at Bad Saint and take a Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour.
Bedtime
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

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National Air and Space Museum

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Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour

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Memorials and Museums Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Archives Museum and have breakfast at Compass Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Red Hen and then visit the National World War II Memorial.
Evening
Have dinner at Komi and take a Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour.
Bedtime
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National Archives Museum

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National World War II Memorial

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Historic and Haunted Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then explore the Old Town Alexandria.
Evening
Have dinner at Little Serow and take an Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl.
Bedtime
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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From Washington DC Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour

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Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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Waterfront and Wheel Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then take a ride on the National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket.
Evening
Have dinner at The Dabney and take a Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar.
Bedtime
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket

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Washington, DC Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

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Smithsonian and Space Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour and have breakfast at The Coupe.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Salt Line and then explore the National Air and Space Museum.
Evening
Have dinner at Bad Saint and take a Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour.
Bedtime
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

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National Air and Space Museum

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Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour

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Memorials and Museums Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Archives Museum and have breakfast at Compass Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Red Hen and then visit the National World War II Memorial.
Evening
Have dinner at Komi and take a Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour.
Bedtime
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National Archives Museum

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National World War II Memorial

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Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour

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Historic and Haunted Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then explore the Old Town Alexandria.
Evening
Have dinner at Little Serow and take an Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl.
Bedtime
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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From Washington DC Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour

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Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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Waterfront and Wheel Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then take a ride on the National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket.
Evening
Have dinner at The Dabney and take a Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar.
Bedtime
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket

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Washington, DC Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

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Smithsonian and Space Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour and have breakfast at The Coupe.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Salt Line and then explore the National Air and Space Museum.
Evening
Have dinner at Bad Saint and take a Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour.
Bedtime
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

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National Air and Space Museum

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Washington DC National Mall Night Bus Tour

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Memorials and Museums Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Archives Museum and have breakfast at Compass Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at The Red Hen and then visit the National World War II Memorial.
Evening
Have dinner at Komi and take a Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour.
Bedtime
Find amazing hotels in Washington, D.C..
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National Archives Museum

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National World War II Memorial

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Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour

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Historic and Haunted Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then explore the Old Town Alexandria.
Evening
Have dinner at Little Serow and take an Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl.
Bedtime
Find amazing hotels in Washington, D.C..
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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From Washington DC Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour

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Alexandria Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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Waterfront and Wheel Day

Morning
Start with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and have breakfast at Philz Coffee.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch at Convivial and then take a ride on the National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket.
Evening
Have dinner at The Dabney and take a Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar.
Bedtime
Find amazing hotels in Washington, D.C..
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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National Harbor Capital Wheel Entry Ticket

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Washington, DC Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

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