Smithsonian Museums: 2-Day Itinerary, Washington D.C., USA
If you can only devote two days to visiting the Smithsonian museums, don’t despair. I have the itinerary for you! You can see all nine Smithsonian museums in Washington DC. PLUS admission is free to all Smithsonian museums.
I have left time in the early morning and evening to walk the full length of the National Mall, explore the U.S. Capitol grounds and the U.S. Botanic Garden, and watch the sunrise over the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
But the #1 thing you need is comfortable walking shoes! You’ll walk a minimum of five miles a day on my self-guided Smithsonian Museums tour. (You will also fall instantly to sleep when your head hits the pillow at night.)
Fortunately, adidas offered to send me a pair of hiking shoes which provided ample arch support. They had a good workout on the gravel and dirt paths on the National Mall. Also, if it rained, I wouldn’t be sloshing around in wet shoes.
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Visitors often mistakenly think it is one big museum.
“Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 17 museums, galleries and a zoo.” ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I have left time in the early morning and evening to walk the full length of the National Mall, explore the U.S. Capitol grounds and the U.S. Botanic Garden, and watch the sunrise over the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
But the #1 thing you need is comfortable walking shoes! You’ll walk a minimum of five miles a day on my self-guided Smithsonian Museums tour. (You will also fall instantly to sleep when your head hits the pillow at night.)
Fortunately, adidas offered to send me a pair of hiking shoes which provided ample arch support. They had a good workout on the gravel and dirt paths on the National Mall. Also, if it rained, I wouldn’t be sloshing around in wet shoes.
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Visitors often mistakenly think it is one big museum.
“Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 17 museums, galleries and a zoo.” ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Smithsonian Museums: 2-Day Itinerary
Guide Location: USA » Washington D.C.
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Teresa Markle
Read it on Author's Website: https://femalesolotrek.com/2023/10/28/smithsonian-museums-2-day-itinerary/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Washington D.C.
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Teresa Markle
Read it on Author's Website: https://femalesolotrek.com/2023/10/28/smithsonian-museums-2-day-itinerary/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- National Mall
- U.S. Botanic Garden
- Lincoln Memorial
- reflecting pool
- National Portrait Gallery
- American Art Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of American History
- African American History and Culture Museum
- Washington Monument
- National Museum of Asian Art
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Air and Space Museum
- Museum of the American Indian
- Oyamel
- Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building
- Bartholdi Fountain
- Korean Veterans War Memorial
- U.S. Park Police Horse Stables
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