Washington DC Day Trip From New York

On board the one day trip to Washington DC from New York, you will explore beyond the Big Apple and walk around a city that is known as the center of political power. A place where the destiny of the country and other nations is decided everyday.

On our curated Washington one day trip you will travel 365 kilometers from NYC to Washington, aboard one our comfortable buses and under the guidance of our highly rated expert guides. You will experience more than the political sphere, enjoying the numerous monuments, architecture, and places of national and world interest. You will expand your knowledge of American history, culture and visit galleries and several world renowned museums.

Many believe that D.C. is only the city where the President of the United States lives, however there’s so much more Washington D.C. offers. In our Washington D.C tour from New York, you will have the chance to see one of the most important locations, the National Mall. A place residents and visitors alike consider to be the most spectacular and commemorative location, expanding between the Washington Monument to the Capitol.

Also known as the National Esplanade, the National Mall was created in 1791 and since then it has been one of the most visited tourist places in Washington D.C. Beautifully surrounded by national monuments, memorials, and long roads full of museums.

Every fourth of July, the US Independence Day is celebrated at the National Mall with an impressive fireworks show, you shouldn’t miss.

Besides that, Washington presents a unique variety of tourist centers, bars and urban centers with great architectural works. Its avenues encompass a wonderful architecture and enhance its buildings and monuments built throughout the city. It has a large number of ethnic neighborhoods, several of the best restaurants and it also represents one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the United States.

As we mentioned before, there are so many monuments and memorials that you shouldn’t miss on your next visit to Washington. Let us show you some of the most important monuments in the city:

THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT

This monument was created to commemorate the first president of the United States, George Washington. It was built of marble, sandstone and granite, with a height of 170 meters. Until 1989, it was considered the largest structure in the world.

THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL

It is located at the horizontal end of the National Mall. It was created to commemorate President Lincoln. Historically this monument presents many stories and events of great popularity.

THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL

It was built to commemorate the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

THE FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT MONUMENT

It represents everything that happened at the time of the 32nd President of the United States.

THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL

A representation of courage and in commemoration of all the fallen of the Second World War.

THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL

It represents important events of the Korean war.

THE VIETNAM VETERANS MONUMENT

It is a commemoration to all those members of the armed forces. Whom rendered their services and served in the Vietnam War.

THE ALBERT EINSTEIN MONUMENT

Commemorative statue to this great figure of the United States.

Some of the most visited places in the Washington Tour from New York. are the Capitol and the famous white house. Place of residence of all presidents of the United States. When visiting for more than one day you may choose to join a tour that allows you to experience certain parts of such important buildings including other government agencies.

In addition, Washington D.C. has a surprising amount of museums such as:

• The Museum of Air and Space
• The National Museum of Indian history
• The National Museum of African American History and Culture
• The National museum of American History
• The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
• The International Spy Museum
• The Natural History museum
• The Holocaust museum

Not forgetting the endless art galleries like the Cormorant, the Freer Gallery, the Arthur M. Sackler gallery, the Renwick Gallery, among others. Art, cultural life, history is what most predominates on the Washington trip from New York.

SHOPPING

For those who want to go shopping, the Georgetown district would be the best place. It is not as huge as NY, but it is a really good choice for those who love shopping.

TRANSPORTATION

This city has three airports, The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) which has quick train access to the city and its surroundings. The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), which offers international and national flights. It also offers transportation into the city and its surroundings. Lastly, Dulles International Airport (IAD) has a beautiful main terminal designed by Eero Saarinen, however it offers less ground transportation options than DCA and BWI.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND BUILDINGS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

On the Washington tour from New York or on your next visit to Washington DC, there are some other attractions that might find interesting:

• The famous episcopal cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, also known as “Washington Cathedral”, is located on the northwest of D.C. and was completed in 1990.
• The National Catholic Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is located in the Catholic University of America, with a great variety of Advocations of the Virgin Mary. It has a crypt and beautiful gardens.
• The Bureau Of Engraving and Printing, the place where the money is printed, allows certain tours into its facilities.
• The famous police institution of the FBI brings the possibility of having toured in one of its workspaces.
• The National Zoo, in the Georgetown district, is home for a great variety of animals.