United States

Day trips from Washington, D.C.

Places you can visit in a day from Washington, D.C. and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Great Falls Park
15 km from Washington, D.C.
A scenic riverside park with waterfalls and hiking trails, good for a quick nature escape.
2

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
85 km from Washington, D.C.
Historic town at the confluence of two rivers, offers museum and hiking, great for a day of history.
3

Annapolis Historic District
51 km from Washington, D.C.
Colonial-era streets, waterfront and navy academy, pleasant walk and local eateries.
4

St. Mary's City Historic District
55 km from Washington, D.C.
Early Maryland settlement with reconstructed buildings and archaeology, quiet historic walk.
5

Catoctin Mountain Park
100 km from Washington, D.C.
Wooded mountain park with easy trails and fire towers, suitable for a brief hike.
6

Manassas National Battlefield Park
42 km from Washington, D.C.
Civil War battlefield with visitor center and walking routes, informative for history buffs.