Best Washington DC Day Trips & Things to Do

Take A Bus Tour

When you are looking for a Washington, D.C. tour, remember that a D.C. bus tour probably offer the greatest variety and the best experience. Ride in comfort to sites such as:
• Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History – where you can trace the timeline of a great nation’s growth.
• World War II Memorial – to pay your respects to military personnel and civilians who served selflessly
• U.S. Capitol Building – the seat of the U.S. Congress atop Capitol Hill

Ensure you bring a camera along to capture the highlights of your day’s activities.

Grab A Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Pass

Would like to see the city at your own pace but still know you always have a ride? A hop on hop off D.C. tour is for you. It is a convenient way to see the city, that will let you see all the attractions on your own personal "must-see" list. Along the way make sure to check out the highlights of D.C.:
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial - a 2-acre national memorial not far from the Washington Monument
• Washington Monument – the iconic symbol of D.C.
• National Mall in downtown Washington D.C. (which welcomes 24 million visitors yearly)

Join A Bike Tour

One of the perfect things to do in Washington, D.C. is to take in the sights and attractions on a DC bike tour – day or night! The capital’s monuments become easily accessible to you on a smooth route that includes:
• White House – take a group photo with the President's home right behind you
• Pennsylvania Avenue – “America’s Main Street” connecting the White House and the Capitol
• The Jefferson Memorial – perfectly illuminated at night beside the Potomac River
• The Lincoln Memorial – one of the most magnificent and visited attractions in D.C.

Catch A Cruise Or Experience A DC Duck Tour

There is so much history along the banks of the Potomac River – the Nation’s River. Hop aboard a scenic and romantic D.C. cruise to see the lovely D.C. skyline while enjoying a delicious meal. Your experienced tour guide will share details and little known facts with you as you float by areas rich in both history and heritage, such as the lovely Jefferson Memorial.

Get the best of both worlds with a ride in an amphibious vehicle on land and river! There D.C. Duck tours are a major attraction just on their own and they will You can add this experience to the pleasure of seeing Washington D.C.’s most famous sites.

Tours to and from Washington, D.C.

Whether you are a Washington D.C. native or you are just in town for a few days, consider how easy it is to join a day tour to Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic plantation house, and the 152 year-old Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

And if you're looking to head to the nation's capital, there are numerous trips to Washington D.C. originating in many major cities on the East Coast, including Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. On many of these tours you get the peace of mind of knowing that most (if not all) costs have been bundled in. Quite often, admission to sites and attractions, meals and transfers are all included. Furthermore, because it is a group tour you get the benefit of lower rates and of meeting people from all over the world.