48-Hour HOHO Itinerary — See Washington in Two Days

48-Hour HOHO Itinerary — Expanded Day-by-Day Plan

Designed for first-timers who want a balanced mix of monuments, museums, and neighborhood experiences.

Day 1 — Mall & Memorials (overview)

Morning: Start at the Lincoln Memorial and walk east along the Reflecting Pool, visiting the WWII and Vietnam memorials.

Midday: Hop to the Air & Space or Natural History museum for a 90–120 minute visit.

Afternoon: Take the HOHO to Capitol Hill for exterior views, Library of Congress, and a relaxed late lunch in the area.

Evening: Head to Georgetown for dinner and a riverside walk to end the day.

Day 2 — Neighborhoods, Culture & Arlington

Morning: Visit the White House exterior, Lafayette Square, and nearby independent coffee shops.

Midday: Choose a focused museum visit (Portrait Gallery or American History).

Afternoon: Cross the river to Arlington for a reflective visit to the cemetery or a viewpoint over the Potomac.

Evening: Take a night HOHO loop to see illuminated monuments from the bus or hop off for long-exposure photography.

Packing checklist

• Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, sunscreen, refillable water bottle, and a portable battery pack.