{"id":16108,"date":"2022-04-26T10:03:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T10:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/?p=16108"},"modified":"2022-04-26T10:03:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T10:03:08","slug":"washington-dc-2-days-exploring-the-city-of-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/washington-dc-2-days-exploring-the-city-of-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington DC \u2013 2 Days Exploring the City of Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

Washington DC must be the most recognised city on the planet? Think about it? The White House, Capitol Hill, The Lincoln Memorial. Each seen repeatedly on the news and in countless Hollywood movies. You are among the corridors of power when you visit here.
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That said, Washington is much more than just the capital<\/a> where the President resides, it\u2019s a city with top quality museums and galleries. Beautiful parks and a culinary and music scene. Plenty then to keep any visitor busy.
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Photo by Yeon Choi on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

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Day 1<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

There is no easy way to explore the city, what with there being so much to see. So, for day 1 we\u2019re sticking with the principal attractions, and if the weather dictates that you need to head inside, you can always swap them around to suit.
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Where else to start than at the seat of power, The White House<\/a>? If you\u2019ve booked yourself a hop on hop off bus tour<\/a> for one or both days, then all the better. Means you can get around without the hassle. Back to the White House! You can take a tour, but you\u2019ll have to book via your country\u2019s embassy! It isn\u2019t easy; we have warned you. The visitor centre is a good backup, and if that isn\u2019t an option, at least stand outside for a selfie!<\/span><\/p>\n

The surrounding area is worth a wander, and then you have Capitol Hill<\/a> and the US Capitol to add to your landmarks list. Getting in won\u2019t be easy, what with COVID-19 restrictions, so again this may be a, at least I\u2019ve seen it kind of moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other landmarks to explore on Day 1 include The Lincoln Memorial<\/a>. Walk up the steps and feel the history beneath your feet. Here stood Martin Luther King Jr giving his \u2018Dream\u2019 speech. You could even start your day\u2019s touring from here. There\u2019s something serene about seeing the sun come up in the early morning from the steps of the memorial. There is another landmark worth exploring, and that\u2019s the Jefferson Memorial. And the beauty is that all these places are without walking distance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Arlington National Cemetery – Photo by J. Amill Santiago on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

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Day 2<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If Day 1 was about landmarks, and exploring the city, then make Day 2 be the day to check out the top-rated museums. You\u2019ll find they are all in the same region you were exploring yesterday, so shouldn\u2019t be too difficult to find.<\/span><\/p>\n

The National Gallery of Art<\/em> and the National Air and Space Museum<\/em> are two popular and world-renowned examples. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, just up the road, is another you should add to your itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n

A trip to the Smithsonian, the National Zoo or the Arlington National Cemetery are other options if you don\u2019t fancy a day wandering through the corridors of museums. As I said before, the options are wide ranging.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add in your evening entertainment, free activities and depending on when you visit, the festivals and cultural events. Well, two days may not be enough to get the most out of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the political centre, the most recognised of cities, but after exploring, you\u2019ll soon learn it\u2019s a wonderful, eclectic city to visit. Whisper it, maybe worth giving New York a rest.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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