What to Do in Washington D.C. in 3 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

International Spy Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Fri-Sun,9:00am-8:00pm;Open on Mon-Thu,9:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 24.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Adjacent to the FBI, there is such a museum, which is related to mysterious occupations in the world. It can reveal a lot of doubts for you and show you a real world of espionage. This is the International Spy Museum. Here, you can visit the peculiar objects used by real spies, and there are more than 6,000 spy exhibits, large and small. In addition to regular visits, you can also experience the interesting process of being a spy by yourself, set up a fake identity for yourself, accept tasks in a short period of time to understand the details, and then let the electronic guards strictly interrogate you, whether you have any Qualification and professionalism, it depends on your luck!

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at International Spy Museum, you can head to Mount Vernon, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Mount Vernon

Ticket Price: 20 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

Washington's former residence is a two-and-a-half-story British Georgian building with a red roof and white walls. The living room, dining room and study room on the first floor are decorated with Washington relics. The bedroom of the Washington couple on the second floor is very simple, with an old-fashioned bed with patterned sheets, an easy chair, a large round mirror and a wooden trunk.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Mount Vernon, The Hay - Adams nearby is the best place to stay.

The Hay - Adams

Featuring a location overlooking the White House, this historic Washington, D.C. hotel offers gourmet on-site dining options and easy access to major attractions. The Hay-Adams hotel offers free WiFi, in-room Bose CD players and fine Italian bed linens. The hotel also offers a free daily newspaper and a business centre. While at The Hay, guests can enjoy on-site dining at the Lafayette Room, serving contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off the Record Bar is also on-site and offers a unique dinner menu along with an extensive wine list. Top area points of interest, including the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building, are within 3.4 km of The Hay - Adams while The Smithsonian the National Mall are within 2 km of the property.

Day 2 | Morning

Christian Heurich House Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Sun,11:30am-2:30pm

Ticket Price: 5 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC

Christian Heurich House Museum is the former residence of Christian Heurich, a famous American winemaker. The building is Romanesque style, also known as winemaker. Christian Heurich has a very legendary life, known as the long-lived winemaker, at the age of 102. Visiting here requires a guided tour, who will lead travelers to visit the entire building, while telling the story of the Christian Heurich family and the story of the city of Washington.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Dumbarton Oaks.

Dumbarton Oaks

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,11:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 8 USD

Location: 1703 32nd St NW, Washington

Dumbarton Oaks is a manor built by an Argentine ambassador in 1920. It is the ultimate luxury and classic elegance. It is famous around the world because in 1944, the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union discussed the drafting of the United Nations Charter here. Today Oak Park is an art gallery with a collection of Roman and Byzantine art. In addition, some works of Central and South American art that prevailed before Columbus discovered the North American continent are also collected here. Swimming in the Oak Garden, even that important international conference has long been a thing of the past, and it has nothing to do with us, but the historical charm that has been deposited has remained. With the well-pruned trees, it looks calm and calm, calm and unforgettable. .

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Waldorf Astoria Washington DC in advance, because all the tourists head to Dumbarton Oaks love staying at it.

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Waldorf Astoria Washington DC offers accommodation in Washington, 650 metres from The National Mall. Metro access to the greater D.C. area is just 430 metres away at the Metro Center station.

All rooms at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC have air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Most rooms offer a city view.

Waldorf Astoria Washington DCl has an on-site fitness centre and a restaurant. There is a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service is available.

The Verizon Center is 700 metres from Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, while the White House is 900 metres away. The Washington Convention Center is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 5 km from Trump International Hotel, Washington D.C..

Day 3 | Morning

The White House

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sat,10:00am-11:00am

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA

The White House is the office and residence of successive U.S. presidents, and is also synonymous with the U.S. government. The white building with neoclassical architectural style meets the ardent expectations of the first U.S. President Washington for the presidential residence of the United States. It is spacious, sturdy and elegant, and does not require tall and luxurious , but stands majestically, watching the entire National Mall from the south to the north, as if watching the development and growth of the entire United States. The White House was not called "The White House" at the beginning of its construction. It was a gray sandstone building. It was destroyed by fire in the Anglo-American War in 1812. After the war, in order to cover up the traces of the fire, all the gray stone walls were painted white. , and was officially named the "White House" by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Smithsonian National Zoological Park nearby is the top choice before you leave The White House and hit the road.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

The Smithsonian's National Zoo, commonly referred to as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States and is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Founded in 1889, the zoo's primary mission is to provide leadership in animal care, science, education, sustainability and visitor experience.

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