Washington
The capital, with the Capitol, the White House and the monuments on the National Mall. The Smithsonian museums are free: allow more days than you think.
What to see
Lincoln Memorial Landmark
Lincoln on his throne, looking down the Reflecting Pool to the Capitol.
National Air and Space Museum Museum
From the Wright brothers' Flyer to the lunar module, for free.
US Capitol Landmark
Congress; a tour inside is free, book online.
National Mall Nature
Two miles of lawn between the Capitol and Lincoln, with the Washington Monument in the middle.
National parks nearby
Tours that go there
New York to Washington
from €2,200 p.p.
Washington and the Blue Ridge
from €2,000 p.p.
By motorbike along the Blue Ridge Parkway
from €3,000 p.p.