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Washington, DC weekend · Capitol area and civic visitor program candidates

Build a short break around one main visit

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Washington, DC weekend · Capitol area and civic visitor program candidates

  1. Day 1

    Washington, DC

    America/New_York
    1. to · Lodging Drop your bags or check in citizenM Washington DC Capitol

      If your room is ready later, ask about luggage storage before heading to the Mall.

    2. to · Activity See the National Gallery of Art's West Building National Gallery of Art West Building, Washington, DC

      Choose one wing for a focused first visit. If you arrive late, make this stop optional.

    3. to · Activity Walk through the Sculpture Garden National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC

      Allow time to reach the garden before closing. This stop can be skipped on a late arrival.

    4. to · Activity Walk to the waterfront The Wharf, Washington, DC

      Use the 7th Street SW approach for an easy evening back toward your hotel.

    5. to · Meal Dinner at The Wharf The Wharf, Washington, DC
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  2. Day 2

    Washington, DC

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near L'Enfant Plaza L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC
    2. to · Ground transport Get to the Capitol Visitor Center and clear security U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC

      Bring only what the Capitol allows and leave time for screening before the tour.

    3. to · Activity Take a Capitol Visitor Center tour U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC

      Reserve the Capitol tour ahead. This schedule is arranged for Saturday. Tour time may vary with the available reservation. For a guided alternative, compare the Viator tour. Check its start time, included interiors, and duration before replacing the morning plan.

    4. to · Activity Explore the Library of Congress Jefferson Building Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, DC

      Check timed-entry requirements separately from the Capitol tour. Leave time to see the Great Hall.

    5. to · Meal Lunch along Pennsylvania Avenue SE Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
    6. to · Activity See the Supreme Court exterior and Capitol grounds Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, DC

      The exterior stop works on the weekend. Save any interior visit for a date with public access.

    7. to · Activity Visit the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory United States Botanic Garden Conservatory, Washington, DC

      Keep this unticketed stop flexible if the Capitol or Library reservation shifts.

    8. to · Meal Dinner on Barracks Row Barracks Row, Washington, DC

      Choose a spot near Eastern Market and use Metro if you want to avoid walking back.

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  3. Day 3

    Washington, DC

    America/New_York
    1. to · Lodging Check out and ask about luggage storage citizenM Washington DC Capitol

      Confirm checkout and luggage storage with the hotel. Keep enough time to reach your departure point.

    2. to · Meal Breakfast and a short walk at The Wharf The Wharf, Washington, DC
    3. to · Activity See modern art at the Hirshhorn Museum Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC

      This is an optional final stop if your departure allows time.

    4. to · Lodging Collect your bags citizenM Washington DC Capitol