🇺🇸 Washington DC | 3-Day Itinerary Guide 🗺️

Washington DC, the capital of the United States, is a federal district not part of any state. Most attractions are within walking distance, and Uber rides between sites are affordable (under $10). Day 1 🏛️ U.S. Capitol Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tickets: Free 🆓. Walk-ins allowed, but advance online booking recommended. Last tour at 3:20 PM. International visitors can get passes for Senate/House galleries with passport at appointment desks. 📚 Library of Congress Hours: Tue-Sat 10 AM - 5 PM (Thu until 8 PM) | Closed Mon & Sun Tickets: Free but requires reservation 🎟️ Main Reading Room access only Tue-Fri 10:30-11:30 AM & 2-3 PM ✨ Pro tip: Use the underground passage from the Capitol — no re-screening needed! Day 2 🗽 Lincoln Memorial ⏳ Open 24/7 | Free 🪩 Washington Monument 15-min walk from Lincoln Memorial Observation deck: Same-day tickets at 8:45 AM (limited!) or book on recreation.gov for $1 — released 30 days/24 hrs in advance at 10 AM 🎫 🏰 White House 20-min walk north from the Washington Monument 🖼️ National Gallery of Art Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM | Free 🆓 Home to the only Da Vinci painting in the Americas 🎨 Day 3 🦣 National Museum of Natural History Hours: 10 AM - 5:30 PM | Free Don’t miss the Hope Diamond 💎 worth $350 million in the Gem Hall! 🇺🇸 National Museum of American History Hours: 10 AM - 5:30 PM | Free Explore America’s innovations and cultural history 📜 ✨ Bonus Tips: Many museums are part of the Smithsonian — all free! Wear comfy shoes — lots of walking 👟 Carry a water bottle and ID everywhere Have an amazing time exploring DC! 😍 #WashingtonDC #TravelGuide #USACapital #FreeMuseums #DCItinerary #TravelTips