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A stopover in Washington, DC

Free Smithsonian museums; the metro goes from National to the Mall.

Airport to the centreabout 20 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$230 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work

With 24–48 hours

  • National Mall monuments at night
  • Smithsonian museums
  • Georgetown

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

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