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A Verdict itinerary

Washington DC in a weekend

A weekend cannot hold the whole city. These are the places we would protect when time is tight.

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6 places worth your time

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Day 1

  1. National Gallery of Art01National Mall · attractionNational Gallery of ArtNational Gallery of Art deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms02Tidal Basin · attractionTidal Basin & Cherry BlossomsTidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Georgetown03Georgetown · neighborhoodGeorgetownGeorgetown deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. The Kennedy Center04Foggy Bottom / Potomac · attractionThe Kennedy CenterThe Kennedy Center deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Lincoln Memorial05National Mall · attractionLincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Old Town Alexandria (day-trip)06Old Town Alexandria, Virginia · destinationOld Town Alexandria (day-trip)Old Town Alexandria (day-trip) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict