Washington D.C. Tours & Attractions - Day Trips & Excursions
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Washington DC may be so filled with sights that travelers will have booked itineraries for weeks, but there’s much more to the city than sights like the White House, the monuments, Embassy Row and the Capitol Building. Day trips and excursions from Washington DC take travelers and residents out of the standard city limits to visit destinations like the historic battlefield of Gettysburg and the sight of the infamous Gettysburg Address; Charlottesville, VA, to see the University of Virginia and Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson; beautiful Old Town Alexandria, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.
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Day Trips & Excursions
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Journey into the picturesque countryside of Maryland and Pennsylvania on a day devoted to a tour of the town and historic battlefield of Gettysburg, both the largest battle ever fought on American soil and the namesake of Lincoln's infamous Gettysburg address. Washington, DC visitors can relax and listen to guided narration of the local points of interest, then step out and explore the Gettysburg sights. This Washington, DC tour provides rich insights into an important piece of America's heritage.
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The Monticello and Jefferson County Day Trip from Washington DC is an incredible day trip to some of the area’s most beautiful architectural sights and historic destinations. This Washington DC tour will take visitors to Charlottesville, VA, where they’ll see the stunning natural scenery and the University of Virginia before having lunch at the historic Michie Tavern. Then, the tour will travel up the mountainside to arrive at Monticello, the breathtaking home of Thomas Jefferson.
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This eight-hour Washington DC tour takes guests to two of the greatest attractions in Virginia. The Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour will take visitors to Mt. Vernon in the morning to tour George Washington’s beautiful home, garden and farm. After, guests will hop on a bus and get a chance to walk and enjoy sites like Christ Church, which was attended by George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Then, after taking a lectured tram to Arlington National Cemetery, watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and visit famous plots where politicians and war heroes are buried.
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Follow the life and times of the George Washington, the "Father of the USA." Visit the State of Virginia and the home of George Washington. The tour includes a visit Christ Church (not available during church services) and George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, which stretch over 500 open acres along the scenic Potomac River. You will have free time to wander around the area and explore the picturesque farm where Washington and his family lived. The coach trip passes through the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria, Fort Washington, The Pentagon, and Crystal City, VA.
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