Washington, D.C. (day trip)

Washington, D.C. (day trip)

Alley M
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Drive to the nearest metro station

Get off at L’efant Plaza & walk to

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Walk around, and then venture behind the Capitol building to the

Library of Congress
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*You’ll need a reservation to tour the library of Congress*

Next, walk by the

Supreme Court of the United States
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When you’ve finished in this area, Stop at a museum!

My two suggestions are either

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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OR

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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When you’re done- take a break from museums and grab some food at

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This area has tons of restaurants and bars to select from, including an small (floating) open fish market.

After you’ve refueled, walk (or Uber) to

The White House
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You’ll get this exact view through the fence at the front entrance.

After this, walk over to the

Washington Monument
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You’ll enjoy a nice stroll from the monument, through the

World War II Memorial
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And along the

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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Until you eventually reach the

Lincoln Memorial
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That’s a wrap on a VERY full day in D.C.

Enjoy your metro ride home! (Closest metro station to Lincoln memorial is the Smithsonian station)

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