Javascript is not enabled.

Javascript must be enabled to use this site. Please enable Javascript in your browser and try again.

Washington, D.C. Vacation and Travel Guide Skip to content

Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7! Get the information you need from AARP’s Medicare resource center.

Search
  1. Travel
  2. Destinations
  3. united-states
Capitol building sunset Washington DC

Discover Washington, D.C.

AARP's must-see sights in the Nation's Capital

AARP's Guide to Washington, D.C.

It’s the Nation’s Capital, built on democratic ideals by the founders, with majestic monuments and world-class museums. D.C. is also a city of 700,000 residents with a village feel; it's a green city with riverside paths and sylvan parks; a growing foodie city that lured in the coveted Michelin Guide; and ultimately a people’s city. Read more ...

Plan Your Trip

Things to Do

Dining Out

Getting Around

People visit the new dinosaur and fossil hall of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

Explore What's New in Washington, D.C.

Our nation's capital offers even more fun for visitors

San Francisco Yeomen Attached to the Naval Reserve

Celebrations of Women's Right to Vote Begin in Washington

National Archives exhibit marks 19th Amendment

steps of the Lincoln Memorial, looking out to Washington Monument

How to See Washington, D.C., on a Budget

Enjoy free museums and other low-cost fun

Experience Washington, D.C.

AARP Travel Center

Call: 1.800.675.4318

Search Flights

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Enter a valid date

Child under 2 must either sit in laps or in seats:

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Child under 2 must either sit in laps or in seats:

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Child under 2 must either sit in laps or in seats:

Flight 2

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Flight 3

Flight 4

Flight 5

Add Another Flight

Search Hotels

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Enter a valid date

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

Room 5

Room 6

Room 7

Room 8

Search Packages

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Enter a valid date

Child under 2 must either sit in laps or in seats:

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

Room 5

Search Cars

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Enter a valid date

Search Cruises

Select a valid location

Select a month

Search Things to Do

Enter a valid location

Enter a valid date

Enter a valid date

AARP Membership

Member Benefits

See All