Washington D.C. Trip

Wednesday, July 30th - Sunday, August 3rd

Wednesday, July 30th

Travel Day: Jackson to D.C.

  • 3:35 PM

    Depart from Jackson (JAN)

  • 7:00 PM

    Arrive in Atlanta (ATL) for layover

  • 9:00 PM

    Arrive in Baltimore (BWI)

  • ~10:00 PM

    Take train from BWI to Union Station, Washington D.C.

    Note: Union Station hotel?

Thursday, July 31st

Capitol Hill & Georgetown

  • Morning

    Open for flexible start after late arrival.

  • 11:00 AM

    Brunch at Ted's Bulletin (Capitol Hill)

    Famous for their all-day breakfast and homemade pop-tarts!

  • 1:00 PM

    U.S. Capitol Tour

  • After Tour

    Lime Scooters down the National Mall to Georgetown

  • 5:00 PM

    Dinner at Good Stuff Eatery? (or anywhere in georgetown)

    Consider other options too

  • Evening

    Explore Georgetown, then travel back to hotel.

Friday, August 1st

White House & The Wharf

  • 10:30 AM

    White House Tour

  • 12:30 PM

    Lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill

    A historic D.C. institution, right by the White House.

  • 3:00 PM

    International Spy Museum

  • Late Afternoon

    Explore The Wharf area

  • 6:30 PM

    Dinner at Mi Vida at The Wharf

Saturday, August 2nd

Museums & Arlington

  • 10:00 AM

    Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

  • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

    Explore, Eat, and See More

    Suggested Plan:

    1. Walk to National Gallery of Art.
    2. Grab lunch at a spot nearby.
    3. Explore National Museum of Natural History.
    4. Walk past the Old Post Office tower.

    Lunch Suggestions (No Reservations):

    • Pavilion CafĂ©: Located in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Offers salads, sandwiches, and pizza with lovely views.
    • Food Trucks on 7th St: A variety of quick and diverse options usually line up along the National Mall.
    • Museum Cafes: Both the Natural History and National Gallery of Art have their own cafes for a convenient bite.

  • 2:30 PM

    National Archives Museum

  • 4:30 PM

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

  • 6:30 PM

    Dinner at Makers Union in Arlington

Sunday, August 3rd

Departure

  • Morning

    Open for last-minute souvenir shopping or a final D.C. breakfast.

  • 12:00 PM

    Depart from Union Station via train to BWI for flight home.