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District of Columbia
Starting at USD 66
Thu, 05 Jun, 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
District Of Columbia
Union Station, Washington, United States
Washington, D.C. Walking Tour 🌸 June 5, 2025
🌸Start: Union Station Arrival at 11:12 AM)
Walking Distance: ~4 miles
End: Return to Union Station by 5:30 PM for the 6:10PM train
**Itinerary with Optional Group Meet-Up Points:
11:30 AM- Walk to Capitol Hill(Pass by) 0.5 miles about a 13 minute walk.
Walk to National Mall. You will be on your own to explore the many free museums and monuments. It is a 0.9 mile or a 20-30 walk from the beginning of the mall ti the middle at the Washington Monument. The end of the mall is located at the Lincoln Memorial which is a straight 2 mile walk from the start of the National Mall.
1:00 PM- National Archives Museum:
**Group Meet-Up at the National Archives Museum at the National Mall (Free Admission!) at 1:00pm. Please inquire with Group leader for tickets if interested.
All museums on this list are free to enter and located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
History & Culture Museums:
-National Museum of African American History & Culture (Timed entry recommended)
-National Museum of American History (Home to the Star-Spangled Banner and First Ladies gowns)
-National Museum of the American Indian (Cultural exhibits and indigenous foods at the Mitsitam Cafe)
-United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Timed entry required for permanent exhibit)
Art Museums:
-Smithsonian American Art Museum (Housed in the same building as the National Portrait Gallery, a few blocks north of the Mall)
-National Portrait Gallery (Features portraits of every U.S. president)
-Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Asian art collections and the famous Peacock Room)
-Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden (Modern and contemporary art and outdoor sculptures)
Science & Nature Museums:
-National Air and Space Museum (Iconic aircraft and space artifacts; timed entry required)
-National Museum of Natural History (Home to the Hope Diamond and dinosaur fossils)
Important Notes:
-Museums and memorials are optional to explore at your own pace!
-Wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera for peak cherry blossom season!
-Timed-entry passes for the African American Museum are strongly recommended.
Public tours of the White House are available but must be requested in advance through a Member of Congress for U.S. citizens or through your embassy for international visitors. Tours are self-guided and typically available Tuesday through Saturday. Visitors must go through security screening, and photography is limited inside. If you're interested in visiting, it's recommended to submit a request at least 21 days in advance.
Plan your day your way:
https://www.si.edu/exhibitions
https://washington.org/DC-faqs-for-visitors/how-can-i-tour-white-house
Optional: We will gather near the Tidal Basin food kiosk/Padel boat area before heading to the MLK Memorial.
Optional: Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (0.5 miles, ~10-minute walk)
**Group Meet-Up at the Tidal Basin🌸
From here, travelers can either visit more monuments or museums at their own pace, or join us at the National Museum of African American History & Culture (Optional Visit) (0.7 miles, ~15-minute walk) for a visit at 2:45PM.
Note: Timed-entry passes are highly recommended for museum entry. Inquire with Group Leader for tickets.
2:45PM- 5:00PM is on your own time if you do not want to visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture (Optional Visit).
5:00 PM Return to Union Station (1.5 miles, ~30-minute walk or short Uber/taxi ride)
We will all meet back at Union Station at 5:30PM sharp. You will have time to grab snacks and use the bathroom prior to our train departure at 6:10PM. Please plan to arrive on time.
Info: Our train will depart at 7:49am. Please arrive on time. We will not be able to hold the train.
Info: On e we arrive, we will have time to use the restroom before heading out to begin our journey. Or book an optional hop on hop off tour of the city!
Info: Photo ops
Info: Start your day at the National Mall. All museums are free! From start to finish, this will be a 2 mile walk starting at the National Museum of the American Indian and ending at the Lincoln Memorial.
Info: Please plan to meet the group at 12:45 if you would like to join us at the National Archives Museum. Please inquire with Group Leader for tickets.
Info: Join us for an optional museum visit. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to our set time at 2:45PM. Please inquire with Group Leader for tickets!
Info: Take time to visit one of my favorite cities, Washington, DC.
Info: Our journey will come to an end at 5:30pm. Please plan to arrive on time as own train back to NYC will depart at 6:10pm.
Info: Thank you for joining us!
Also check out other Arts events in Washington, Exhibitions in Washington, Fine Arts events in Washington.
Tickets for NYC to Washington, DC by Train can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird | 66 USD |
| General Admission | 77 USD |
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