The Battle of Gettysburg, the architecture of Thomas Jefferson, General Washington’s mausoleum; it would be a shame to visit DC and miss out on all the surrounding area has to offer. Consider portioning some of your time in this historical city to its gorgeous countryside and impressive areas of interest.
A short day trip away from DC is a beautiful expanse of Pennsylvanian land known as Gettysburg. Aside from pointing-out where how the battle developed and where Lincoln gave his famous speech, your tour guide can offer you an encyclopedic knowledge of the notorious battlefield and the notable aspects of its surrounding landscape, including information on the home of George Washington Shriver and the bloody site where Confederate sharpshooters were killed.
Mt. Vernon, home of America’s first president and general of the Continental Army, is located in picturesque Virginia. The 500-acre former plantation is a wealth of information about the life and times of George Washington and the early shaping of the nation. Along the way, you’ll stop is the seaport town of Old Alexandria where there’s good shopping to be had, visit Fort Washington, and see the famous Pentagon.
Another beautiful day trip from DC is a visit to the mountainside plantation of inventor, architect, musician, artist, and one-time President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson in Monticello. Along this tour, you will explore famous homes, battlefields, and architectural masterpieces of the Civil War era. Snuggled in the Virginian mountains, this beautiful wealth of history and information about one of America’s greatest heroes has been described by Budget Traveler as ‘one of eight destinations any American should visit.’ Don’t miss it!
Tours & Tickets
Gettysburg Day Trip from Washington DC
Journey into the picturesque countryside of Maryland and Pennsylvania on a day trip from Washington DC devoted to the historic battlefield of Gettysburg. ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
Seeking an activity in Washington DC that offers culture, history, sightseeing and a lot of fun, all in one package? This round-trip cruise from Washington DC ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Trip from Washington DC
Make a half-day pilgrimage to the Mount Vernon, the home of America's founding father, George Washington. Along the way you'll see sights both old and new ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Monticello and Thomas Jefferson Country Day Trip from Washington DC
Travel to Charlottesville, Virginia and view the panoramic scenery en route to the University of Virginia, one of Thomas Jefferson's architectural design ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
