Washington DC June Getaway

Afternoon: orientation walk along the National Mall → quick visit/photos at Smithsonian Castle, then Smithsonian National Museum of American History (1.5–2 hrs) and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (1.5–2 hrs).

Dinner in Penn Quarter / Chinatown area.

Evening: monuments after dark — Lincoln Memorial → Vietnam Veterans Memorial → Korean War Veterans Memorial → World War II Memorial.

Morning: Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum (2–3 hrs).

1:00 PM — Timeshare presentation / meeting (as scheduled; allow 1–1.5 hrs).

Late afternoon: return to Georgetown — C & O Canal walk, historic homes, waterfront. Drop bags at hotel as needed. Optional: Washington National Cathedral if timing allows (1–1.5 hrs; short drive/Uber).

Evening: dinner on Georgetown Waterfront Park. Nightlife option: U Street Northwest — jazz clubs, rooftop bars.

Morning: arrive early at Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building for photos/tour, then brief visit to Supreme Court of the United States.

Lunch near Capitol Hill / Eastern Market.

1:15–1:30 PM — Arrive at Capitol Visitor Center (recommended 30–45 min early for 2:00 PM tour). 2:00 PM — United States Capitol scheduled visit.

Late afternoon: National Gallery of Art (East & West buildings) + National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden. Optional: Ford's Theatre short visit/tour.

Evening: dinner in Capitol Hill / Eastern Market. Nightlife: Barracks Row Main Street pubs / live music.

Morning: free time or quick stop (e.g., revisit a museum).

11:30 AM — Timed entry: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (allow 2.5–3 hrs).

Afternoon: National Archives Museum — MUST SEE: Declaration, Constitution, Bill of Rights (allow 1–1.5 hrs). Optional: International Spy Museum if time/mood allows (1.5–2 hrs).

Evening: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — check Millennium Stage schedule for free performance; sunset views over the Potomac.

Morning–early afternoon: George Washington's Mount Vernon — Mansion, Tomb of George Washington, Museum & Education Center, Potomac views (allow 4–5 hrs).

Optional return drive through Old Town Alexandria Waterfront for lunch and a waterfront stroll.

Depart when ready.

10:00 AM — Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum (scheduled; arrive 10–15 min early; allow 2–3 hrs).

After museum (if time): National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Lunch in Penn Quarter.

Afternoon: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens if time remains.

Evening: Adams Morgan for dinner, live music, nightlife.

Optional: if meeting a friend outside DC, substitute afternoon/evening with Annapolis, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, or Old Town Alexandria — coordinate timing.

Morning: Arlington National Cemetery — Kennedy gravesite, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of the Guard (allow 2–3 hrs). Nearby quick stops: US Marine Corps War Memorial, Netherlands Carillon if time.

Afternoon: meet Robin — George Washington's Mount Vernon afternoon visit with Robin (allow 3–4 hrs).

Evening: dinner with Robin near Mount Vernon / Old Town Alexandria or back in Georgetown based on preference.

Depart.