city · 3 days · Northeast
Washington, D.C. — 3 Days
National Mall core
Monuments and museums with one flexible day — don’t try to do every Smithsonian.
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Day 1
Monuments loop
Mall outdoor classics.
Day 2 · flexible
Museums / culture
Museums, food, faith sites, or a quieter Mall day.
Group vote on this slot
Museums / culture
Smithsonian focus — One campus, done well.
Religious / spiritual sites
National Cathedral / sacred sites — Quiet heritage day.
Food tour
Food neighbourhoods — Less Mall, more meals.
Famous sights
Monuments deep dive — More of the Mall outdoor classics.
Nature / parks day
Tidal Basin / parks — Outdoor monuments and green space.
Children’s activities
Family museum day — Kid-friendly Smithsonian pacing.
Relaxation / spa
Easy capital pace — Light walking only.
Free time / slow day
Free-form day — Keep the spine; leave slots open.
Day 3
Neighbourhoods + buffer
Georgetown or U Street pace.