← The Mid-Atlantic
Stop 20 · Days 171–179
Washington, DC
Washington, DC, DCThe nation's capital — the monuments, the free Smithsonians, the Capitol, and Arlington — and the close of the East Coast leg. Plan on a full week-plus.
Where to stay
A hotel near the National Mall or Dupont Circle
Mall-adjacent for the monuments; Dupont/Logan for dining and nightlife.
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You gotta eat this
A half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl
A U Street institution since 1958 — the city's signature sausage.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
- 171Day 171 — The National Mall & MonumentsFull day · 4h planned
- 172Day 172 — Smithsonian IFull day · 5h 30m planned
- 173Day 173 — Smithsonian IIFull day · 6h planned
- 174Day 174 — Capitol HillFull day · 4h 15m planned
- 175Day 175 — The White House & Ford's TheatreFull day · 3h 30m planned
- 176Day 176 — Free DayFree day
- 177Day 177 — ArlingtonFull day · 3h planned
- 178Day 178 — Georgetown & the Tidal BasinFull day · 4h 30m planned
- 179Day 179 — South into VirginiaDrive day · 1h 30m drive
What this stop is made of
- Landmarks & Monuments
- Museums & History
- Somber & Civil-Rights Sites
- Outdoor & Water Activities
- Guided Tours
- Shopping