The Ultimate Washington DC Travel Guide

This Washington, DC travel guide will give you an overview about everything you need to know for a trip to the nation's capital. If you want to go more in-depth on any of these topics , I've included below links to every video and resource I mentioned in the guide. Enjoy your trip!

~GETTING IN~

~CITY LAYOUT~

~ACCOMMODATIONS~

~TRANSPORTATION~

~THINGS TO DO~

~WHERE TO EAT~

~BUDGET~

~WHAT TO PACK~

~BEST TIME TO VISIT~

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~Video Chapters~
0:00 Washington DC travel guide
0:47 Getting in
2:48 How Washington DC is laid out
4:14 Hotels and accommodations
5:30 Transportation
7:09 Things to do
10:25 Where to eat
12:27 How much to budget
14:55 What to pack
16:10 Washington DC weather
17:25 Best time to visit Washington DC

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Just took my family with a 6 and 7 year old for 7 days to DC. Stayed near metro center and only needed the metro. Day 1 Memorials and Holocaust Museum, Day 2 Zoo and White House, Day 3 Cruise to Mt Vernon, Bens Chili, Nationals Game, Day 4 Arlington Cemetery, Fords Theater, Natural History Museum, Day 5 American History Musuem, Changed hotels stayed in Alexandria, Dinner at Gadsby Tavern, Day 6 Capitol tour, Supreme Court, Union Market lunch, Ghost tour old town Alexandria. Day 7 Lunch Flew back to Phoenix. Thanks for all your tips.

[yannisgeorges]

Man, you are awesome! You made our trip so much better-organized and saved us so much time we would otherwise had wasted.. Again, you are awesome

[floravieira]

This video is so helpful and a must watch to everyone planning to visit Washington DC. Thank you Rob !

[laurao]

My son and I are going tomorrow. I grew up in MD, so it's nothing new to me, but it's my son's first time. I'm looking forward to seeing the Botanical Gardens again. He's reeeeally excited to see the Museum of Natural History. I think he thinks he's gonna be stepping into one of his favorite movies.

[karencase]

I’m binge watching your channel in preparation for a trip to DC this coming December 2022. My husband and I have never been to DC and we love Christmas so we will be there 12/20 to 12/22 to see the holiday decorations and light displays. excited but a little worried cos we’re older and have some mobility issues regarding walking. Was relieved to see all the transport options available to us! About to watch your video about Amtrak and Union Station since that’s how we’re getting there! Thanks for your videos, feeling much better about our trip now with all your helpful information. Since we have recently moved to Virginia, we’re hoping this will be the first of many trips to our nation’s capital. Maybe we’ll see you there one day!

[WaltPitts]

These are great videos and are helping my wife and I plan our trip to Washinton DC. We are going to be there in the middle of September and are excited to check it out. Thanks for doing theses super informative and helpful videos

[bolivianash]

Coming from Los Angeles in January! thanks for your videos and insight!

[alexcrisrafa]

One of the best travel guides I’ve watched so far. Absolutely great how you broke down the major travel topics, in a comprehensive way without being too repetitive.

[jkc]

Just got back from my first trip to DC and your channel was a HUGE help. I appreciate it all!

[annelogsdon]

Thank you for all your videos . We’re military and moving to Alexandria and plan to spend lots of days visiting DC.

[allancobb]

Love this guy!!! I live part time in D.C. and always check what Rob has to say when I am heading in for the week (or so). Bang on hiring the tour guide! There is so many connections and history you miss if you just wander from spot to spot to spot. Do it right, especially if you are with family. I would love to see a video on cool places to work for a few hours in D.C. (if you have to open the laptop on your trip) and on a day trip to Mt. Vernon (a must see/do in my book). Keep up the great work!!!

[leonarderl]

No need for other reviews. This one is the best.

[wd]

Thank you! Coming by end of March. I hope it is good weather and the Cherry blossoms are blooming. Like your info

[lesliecarnes]

I am so happy I found your channel! You mentioned so many good things. I will be taking an umbrella and rain jacket for sure!

[andreasmith]

I just visited a week ago. I wish I would have found your site BEFORE my visit. We had a fabulous time anyway!

[cjquin]

I was in DC two weeks ago and stayed in Crystal City. I had no idea how close of a walk Pentagon City was and they had plenty of great places to eat for sitting in or taking out. The wait for the Metro from one to another was far longer than how long it took to walk.

[Zwazzeh]

Just left DC for the first time after watching some of your videos. i didnt have much time, rented a capital bike and biked around the national mall and got some awesome night shots. like he said, dont drive there park in a garage and just go for it. i had a blast even though i just looked from the outside of everything. on the bike i was able to hit the national mall, white house, and national cathedral. I ran into a weird issue where i couldnt find an open bikeshare rack to dock my bike so i had to go out of my way, but google is pretty good about telling you how many spots are available. keep up these cool videos brother i cant wait to go back and spend some proper time

[healthandtravelwithmunir]

truly speaking its very informative video that covers all aspects of tourism in W.DC

[postal]

Thanks I’ll be in DC tomorrow this was so helpful

[TheMeganDaily]

GREAT INFO!!!! A must-watch for anyone visiting DC. Esp. How to dress for the cray cray weather!