A Verdict itinerary
Washington DC in 3 days
Three days is enough for the essentials and a little curiosity. Start here, then leave space for the city to interrupt the plan.
The plan
9 places worth your time
Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.
Day 1
- 01National Mall · attractionNational Gallery of ArtNational Gallery of Art deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
- 02Tidal Basin · attractionTidal Basin & Cherry BlossomsTidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
- 03Georgetown · neighborhoodGeorgetownGeorgetown deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
Day 2
- 04Foggy Bottom / Potomac · attractionThe Kennedy CenterThe Kennedy Center deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
- 05National Mall · attractionLincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
- 06Old Town Alexandria, Virginia · destinationOld Town Alexandria (day-trip)Old Town Alexandria (day-trip) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
Day 3
- 07Tidal Basin · attractionJefferson MemorialJefferson Memorial deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
- 08Capitol Hill · neighborhoodEastern MarketEastern Market deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
- 09Mount Vernon, Virginia · destinationMount Vernon (day-trip)Mount Vernon (day-trip) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict