{"id":195815,"date":"2024-03-17T06:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/what-to-do-in-dc\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:46:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:46:50","slug":"what-to-do-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/what-to-do-in-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"United States: what to do in Washington D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/fr\/\">Washington, D.C.<\/a> is the capital of the United States and is located on the banks of the Potomac River. The city is characterized by its imposing historical monuments and buildings and the spectacular cherry blossoms in early April.<\/p>\n<p>The political center the United States is about an <span class=\"nowrap\">hour and 40 minutes<\/span> by plane from Montreal, and offers an incursion into American history and politics for a few days.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Visit Washington&#8221; el_id=&#8221;visit_washington&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are obviously some must-sees in <strong>Washington<\/strong> that can be visited very well on foot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The exterior of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.international.gc.ca\/country-pays\/us-eu\/washington-notice_white_house-avis_maison_blanche.aspx?lang=fra\">White House<\/a> and the White House Visitor Center;<\/li>\n<li>Lincoln Memorial;<\/li>\n<li>National Mall;<\/li>\n<li>Washington Monument;<\/li>\n<li>And the many commemorative parks and museums around the National Mall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191953&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191955&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191957&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the latter, the Capitol is obviously a must from where you will have a magnificent panorama. You should also visit in the evening, especially the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol, when the lighting enhances the imposing and even dramatic aspect of these buildings.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191945&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191941&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;My suggestions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;my_suggestions&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I walked to all of the places mentioned above on my first day of touring and chose, with a colleague who accompanied me, to visit the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ushmm.org\/fr\">Holocaust Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I was not disappointed: the place is very well laid out, presents the chronology of events in a sensitive and touching way, but you have to expect to come out shaken and even upset. The range of museums of all kinds in <strong>Washington<\/strong> is so incredible that you could spend an entire week there and still not have done it all.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191951&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C. has no less than 22 museums on the <em>National Mall<\/em> alone and 15 <span class=\"nowrap\">memorials<\/span>, gardens and monuments. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/museums\/smithsonian-institution-building\">Smithsonian Institution Castle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/frenchdistrict.com\/washington-dc\/articles\/national-museum-natural-history-musee-gratuit-smithsonian-institution\/\">National Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/fr\/DC-guide-to\/smithsonian-national-museum-american-history\">Museum of American History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/frenchdistrict.com\/washington-dc\/articles\/national-gallery-musee-art-washington-dc\/\">National Art Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/americanindian.si.edu\/\">National Museum of American Indian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ushmm.org\/fr\">Holocaust Memorial Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spymuseum.org\/\">International Spy Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/vive\/index.htm\">Vietnam War Memorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/linc\/index.htm\">Lincoln Memorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;191974&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Since I had little time to visit <strong>Washington<\/strong>, I opted for the <em>Hop on Hop off<\/em> bus tour which offers two routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The red line shows the main sites in the heart of Washington;<\/li>\n<li>The blue line running outside to the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I had time to do both routes, although the blue line is less interesting in my opinion. This type of ticket allows you to get off at any stop, visit, and board and continue the route. Very convenient for a quick tour of <strong>Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to sleep in Washington?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;where_to_sleep_in_washington_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>During my stay, I was able to try the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/moxy-washington-dc\/\">Moxy Washington, DC Downtown Marriott<\/a> and here is my feedback:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"241379\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To earn <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/marriott-bonvoy-points\/\">Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a> for staying at any of the hotels in the U.S. capital, here are the best credit cards:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909,22624,22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to get around?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_get_around_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington D.<\/strong> C. is well served by public transit. The metro network comprises six lines and 97 stations. The bus lines are also numerous: you don&#8217;t need a car to get around the city.<\/p>\n<p>Transportation passes are also very convenient. At all metro stations, you can buy a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wmata.com\/fares\/smartrip\/\">SmarTrip<\/a> card for one, three or seven days. This gives you unlimited access to all public transportation. There is also a mobile app to use a virtual card with Apple Wallet or Google Play.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;255384&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=&#8221;faq&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Washington Cherry Blossom Festival&#8221; el_id=&#8221;washington_cherry_blossom_festival&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Visiting <strong>Washington<\/strong> during the cherry blossom season is a magical experience. They are mainly found around the Tidal Basin and on the National Mall. Head to the Jefferson Memorial for a great view of the cherry trees with the Washington Monument in the distance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;255390&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The peak bloom is variable and the date changes every year. This event is always in early spring, around late March\/early April. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/cherryblossom\/bloom-watch.htm\">The U.S. National Park Service<\/a> makes its forecast and publishes the expected date about a month in advance.<\/p>\n<p>You can even watch the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalcherryblossomfestival.org\/bloom-watch\/\">live condition of the cherry trees<\/a> from cameras installed around the Tidal Basin.<\/p>\n<p>Several activities and events are organized. Every year there is an opening ceremony, a parade, a kite festival and even a fireworks show.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;255392&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Foreign Exchange Fees&#8221; el_id=&#8221;foreign_exchange_fees&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In the U.S., use one of these three <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\">no-FX-fee credit card <\/a> to avoid paying a 2.5% fee!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642,22642,22640\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207463\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Leave with your points&#8221; el_id=&#8221;leave_with_your_points&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>For the flight, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/programme-fidelite\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> points to purchase your ticket. In economy class, the flight starts at <span class=\"nowrap\">6,000<\/span> points for a one-way trip between Montreal and Washington-Dulles, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/fr\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/redeem\/points-predictor.html#\/\">points predictor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;356303&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>How do I earn Aeroplan points on flights? Here is our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/earn-aeroplan-points-flights\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"272502\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;success&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Tip: For the best view of the <em>Washington Monument<\/em> (obelisk), <em>Lincoln Memorial<\/em> and <em>National Mall<\/em> upon landing, be sure to select a seat on the left side of the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bottom Line&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bottom_line&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong> is a great place to visit in a few days, and there are plenty of museums, parks and historic buildings for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>There are obviously a lot of tourists in summer (I visited in August) and during the cherry blossom season. 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