Warm weather energizes Washington DC during the summer months, with long days and plenty of sunshine that make it ideal for exploring. Here are a few ways to experience America’s charismatic capital city in summer, from museum hopping to cruises on the Potomac River.
- Enjoy the breeze on an open-air, hop-on hop-off bus or trolley as you check out the city’s highlights.
- Skip the heat of the day and take an evening tour of DC landmarks to see the monuments by moonlight.
- Splash into the Potomac River on a tour by amphibious vehicle.
- Zip between key spots on a Segway tour of DC highlights.
- See the Mount Vernon gardens in full bloom by booking a day trip from DC.
- Catch great views from the water aboard a Potomac River dinner or lunch cruise.
- Take advantage of cooler evening temperatures with an after-dark bike tour between top sights in DC.
- Visit the Smithsonian Museums for an afternoon in the air-conditioning.
- Explore the Washington Monument, using skip-the-line tickets to avoid waiting in the sun.
- Take a walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, where summer brings a profusion of blooms.
