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Washington DC

The US capital, with grand monuments and free Smithsonian museums along the National Mall.

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About Washington DC

In short

  • National Mall and its memorials
  • Smithsonian museums, free entry
  • US Capitol tours
  • Cherry blossom in spring
  • Georgetown waterfront

At a glance

Region
Americas
Local time
GMT-4
Time difference
10 hours behind Dhaka11 hours behind in January
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Languages
English
Main airport
  • IADWashington Dulles International Airport
Flight time
About 8.5 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
April to May and September to October
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Washington DC is built for walking. The National Mall runs from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, with the Washington Monument in between and the White House a short stroll away.

Most Smithsonian museums are free to enter, including the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Spring brings the cherry blossom around the Tidal Basin.

When to go

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. AprilBest
  5. MayBest
  6. June
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  9. SeptemberBest
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  11. November
  12. December

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