There are always many things to see and experience in Washington DC for everyone. If you are planning a weekend trip then this is one of the best available options for the desired destination trip. With its store of Historical, Architectural and other modern establishments. There are many ways to make  The Perfect Weekend In Washington Dc but you can this one.

 

Here is a quick start guide to get you through the city on a fun eventful weekend in the capital. You can choose any one of the best weekends when you want to spend a good time with your family and friends. Select any one of the best available weekends offers on the British Airways Official Website to visit Wahington DC from Europe.

 

1. Congress Building

Also known as the Capitol Building or The United States Building, this is where the representatives of the federal govt. meet.  Completed in 1800 and the last renovations/extension completed by 1962. It is located atop Capitol Hill at the Eastern Tip of the National Mall. The building holds the offices of many of the country’s political officials and also the library of Congress.

 

Visitors can take a guided tour of the building and view the displays, art and murals in the hallway and also get to view the Senate and the House of Representatives. 

 

Location: First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

Timings: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Mon-Sat) Closed on Sunday

2. National Mall

The National Mall is a 2-mile-long stretch of the landscaped park extending from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building. It connects to the Constitution Gardens, West Potomac Park and also to War World II, Vietnam War, Korean War and other installations. 

 

Along the length of the park, one can find the Constitution Garden, Smithsonian Museums on Air and Space, Natural History and American History. Other National Gallery and gardens can also be found while traversing through the length of the park

 

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Timings: Open 24 Hours

3. White House

Take a guided tour through the world’s most popular address, the official residence of the President of the United States. The White House was completed in 1800 and was designed by James Hoban in a Neoclassical/Palladian style.

 

The tour of the house is free of charge but however, it is advised for visitors to book well over in time as requests are needed to be slated at least 21 days in advance.

 

Timings: Self-Guided Tours 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Tuesday-Thursday)

7:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Friday and Saturday)

4. Arlington National Cemetery

The Arlington National Cemetery is a 639-acre area of green hills and white marbles which many describe as an almost religious experience. The cemetery established in 1864 is managed by the US Dept. of the Army and is listened in the National Registrar of Historic Places.

 

The Arlington cemetery receives nearly 3 million visitors annually and also hosts the remains of Former President John F. Kennedy, William Howard and Edward M. Kennedy.

 

Location: Arlington, VA, United States

Timings: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

5. Georgetown, Dc

Located along the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown a historic neighborhood that has made its way onto the National Register of Historic Places and inventory of Historic is now an upscale community with select dining, shopping and nightlife options.

 

Location: Washington, DC 20007

Timing: Dependent on Establishment Policies

6. International Spy Museum

A non-profit museum that has a first-hand interactive experience on a number of spy artifacts from all around the world. The museum opened in 2002 and since then has been relocated to L’Enfant Plaza in 2019.

 

The museum is a great place for kids and adults alike and has a number of puzzles and mind games in store for visitors.

 

Location: 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024

Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Tuesday and Wednesday), 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Thursday to Sunday). 09:00 AM to 07:00 Pm (Monday)

7. National Archives Building

The “National Archives and Records Administration” or otherwise simply known as the National Archives was created in 1934 and gained its autonomy by 1985. The National Archives serves as the central repository of federal US record-keeping, earlier which for this task every dept. had to maintain their own.

 

Location: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408

Timings: 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM (Saturday Only)

8. Jefferson Memorial

Completed in 1943 the Jefferson Memorial was built in memory of founding father Thomas Jefferson. It is 7-minutes away from the Lincoln Memorial at National Mall and borders the Tidal Basin. It was designed by John Russell Pope and built-in Neo-Classical style with white marble and the statue inside measures 19 feet and is made entirely made of Bronze. You should explore this one time book your Reservaciones De Hawaiian Airlines to reach this place easily.

 

Location: 16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242

Timings: Open 24 Hours

9. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Established in 1993 the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum with more than 12,750 artifacts, 49 million pages of documents and other huge numbers of historical material. The Museum has two main permanent exhibitions. Apart from that has numerous other exhibitions that address various issues related to human rights.

 

Location: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024

Timings: 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Closed on Wednesday).

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