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Holidays in Washington, DC

A Power City of endless sights

Washington DC from £908pp

Home of the White House and an array of iconic memorials, Washington, DC is a political and cultural powerhouse of the USA. The heart of the nation comes to life through free monuments and museums aplenty the city throngs with events and festivals all year round.

Venture beyond the tourist hotspots and you'll find some true gems. Leafy Georgetown and Dupont Circle are hotspots for luxury boutiques, while culturally diverse neighborhoods, Adams Morgan and the Penn Quarter, are where you'll find trendy people, buzzy nightlife and a happening music scene.

2024 holidays from £935pp

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The beauty of a multi-centre holiday is that it lets you fit more of what you love into a single trip! Unfortunately, our multi-destination holidays aren't currently bookable online, however, our holiday experts are here to help you design your dream holiday, no matter how unusual or complex.

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Essential information for Washington, DC

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Washington, DC (IAD)
8h 30m
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Virgin Atlantic fly to Washington daily from London Heathrow.
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Washington DC

Highlights of Washington, DC

Washington DC spoils every type of visitor for interesting things to do on their holiday. Here are the city’s best attractions.

Washington Museums

Hit the museum trail

Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this world-renowned museum and research complex in the District consists of 17 museums, galleries and a National Zoo.
Lincoln Memorial

Visit Abraham Lincoln

Go see the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol Hill and impressive war memorials in between. You could even take a segway, duck tour or night bicycle tour.
Rock Creek Park Washington

Get back to nature at Rock Creek Park

Enjoy a picnic, explore nature trails or even visit see the city’s oldest house.
White Water Rafting

Looking for action?

Try kayaking or paddle boarding along The Georgetown waterfront or cycle along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. If you’re feeling brave, go whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah River.
Food Washington

Tuck into the Washington food scene

Enjoy a cosmopolitan food scene with everything from Mexican to Louisiana cuisine - Chinatown and Little Ethiopia are also worth a visit.
Cherry Blossom Washington

March: Cherry Blossom Festival

Enjoy cultural events, fireworks and kites at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington Fireworks

July: Independence Day

Celebrate Independence Day and see spectacular fireworks on the National Mall.
Food Festival

October: Taste of DC

A weekend full of delicious bites from over 65 restaurants, 2 stages of live music, culinary entertainment and an artisan market from local businesses.
Washington Christmas

December: Christmas Markets

Get in the holiday spirit with countless Christmas markets, light displays and seasonal events in the nation’s capital.
Library of Congress Washington

The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library

It has more than 170 million objects in the collection, including a top secret FBI interrogation manual!
George Washington Dollar Bill

George Washington never lived there

Yep, the first President of the United States died before the White House was finished, although he did lay its cornerstone on October 13, 1792.
Washington Monument

The Washington Monument used to be the tallest structure in the world

Standing at 555 feet and 5 1/8 inches tall, it held this title for 5 years until  the Eiffel Tower was completed in 31 March 1889 at 984 feet.
Washington Cherry Blossom

The city's famous cherry blossom was a gift from the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912

The National Cherry Blossom Festival both commemorates this day and celebrates the relationship between the USA and Japan each year.

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