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With more than 100 unique neighborhoods, 30 national parks, museums in every quadrant and award-winning dining, it would take weeks to fully explore Washington, DC, not just 24 hours. But if you're making a flying visit to the American capital, trust us, a lot can be accomplished in a day.
Here's a perfect itinerary that shows off the best of the best of Washington, DC, in 24 hours, taking in the top museums, the best drinking and dining spots, and much more.
The DC region has the great (if confusing) fortune of having three major airports. Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) is 5 miles south in Virginia. Washington Dulles International (IAD) is 26 miles west in Virginia, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 32 miles northeast in Maryland. Which hub you pick will depend on where you fly from and the airline you fly with. Coming by road, Interstate 95 passes close to the center.
While none of the three airports serving the capital are inside the District of Columbia, both DCA and IAD are connected to Washington's WMATA Metro system, which is the cheapest way to get into the city and back out again. Allow 30 minutes to reach the center from DCA, or an hour from IAD.
BWI is not on the Metro network, but you can cover the distance to the center of Washington, DC, in about an hour by taxi or rideshare. Alternatively, MTA-MARC trains connect the airport to Washington's Metro system.
The Metro is your best bet for getting into Washington, DC. In the center, you can also get around by Metrobus, on bikes rented through the Capital DC Bikeshare scheme, or using the Potomac Water Taxi service. The best way to explore the National Mall is on foot.
When you arrive at your hotel, ask if you can check in early and stash your belongings in your room. If early check-in is not available, the concierge should be able to hold onto your things until you’re back from your day of fun in DC.
For a one-night jaunt to the capital, the most convenient option is to pick a hotel connected to a Metro station. If you want to stay close to DCA airport, Crystal Gateway Marriott is connected to the Crystal City Metro station in Virginia, just one stop north of the airport.
If you'd rather stay in downtown Washington, the Washington Marriott at Metro Center is connected to Metro Center station. Both are massive, slightly sterile conference hotels, but as well as being close to public transit, they’re set in bustling neighborhoods, near to shops, restaurants and things to do.
DC has dozens of cool neighborhoods. Some sleek and shiny districts are the result of strategic city planning; others offer a more eclectic mix of new and old homes and storefronts. Whatever your
TAP Air Portugal is making it easier to plan an epic getaway to Europe and beyond this winter with a flight deal that has roundtrip tickets starting at just over $400.
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