A trip through the United States capital
city can be a whirlwind of historical landmarks and
sightseeing. Washington DC day trips offer views
of some of the most prominent buildings in United States
history, and Washington DC day tours can also be incredibly
informative. Since there is so much to see in the
city, Washington DC day trips through the downtown and
historic districts have been broken into two separate
day trips.
The Capitol
Start at the Capitol Building, and leave time to enjoy
the structure thoroughly. Next, head over to the
Supreme Court building, followed by the Library
of Congress, the Folger Shakespeare Library and Garden,
the US Botanic Garden, and the National
Gallery of Art. After enjoying some lunch, spend
the rest of the afternoon at the National Postal Museum
and Union Station. You can also save your tour of
the Washington Monument
for last. Moonlight Tours of the monument are available
nightly, and many travelers feel that the monument is
actually most impressive when viewed by the evening light.
Smithsonian
Washington DC day trips for travelers interested in
checking out the famous Smithsonian
Museum can center on the enormous museum and all of
the thousands upon thousands of artifacts housed in its
archives. Although this may take much of a day,
travelers can also visit the nearby Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture
Garden, the National
Air and Space Museum, and National
Archives on their Washington DC day tours. Washington
DC day tours can also continue along to the International
Spy Museum, if you still have energy left from the
busy day.
Annapolis
A perfect day trip from Washington DC, the city of Annapolis features more than 1,500 restored and preserved buildings. A walking tour of the area is often the best way to see all of the great downtown attractions in the city. On this day trip from Washington DC, be sure to stop by the Chase Lloyd-House, the Hammond-Harwood House, the William Paca House, the State House and the U.S. Naval Academy. There is also some unique shopping to enjoy in Annapolis, including the Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market and the Annapolis Harbour Center.
Harpers Ferry
A popular day trip from Washington DC is a trip to Harper’s
Ferry. Located in West Virginia, Harpers Ferry is
the historic site of John Brown’s attempt to incite
a slave riot. Although the attempt was unsuccessful,
the town remains a memorable site for this reason and
many others. The Gettysburg
National Park and Antietam National Battlefield are
both located nearby and are favorites for touring, as
well. Mother Seton’s Shrine and the Rose Hill
Manor are also popular attractions in Harpers Ferry.
Although there is quite a lot to fit into a trip to Washington DC, a trip to almost anywhere in the area will be well worth the time taken to get there.
