Staying in the U.S. capital for a few days? It’s the perfect place to discover its history, spend time strolling along the waterfront, and visit more than just a museum!
The pages “Visit Washington in 2 days “ or “Visit Washington in 3 days” will help you make choices for the first few days. Here, you’ll find day trips you can take during your 4-day visit to Washington. If you’d like assistance in French, send us a request by filling out the form at the bottom of this page (on phones) or on the right side of the screen (on computers).
Mount Vernon and Alexandria in French
Let’s start with Mount Vernon . Located 40 minutes from Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon was the property of the first president of the United States until his death in 1799. Extremely well-preserved, it can be visited year-round. In addition to the mansion and his tomb, you can visit the slave quarters, the small museum in his honor, and stroll along the banks of the river.
After spending the morning at Mount Vernon, your guide will take you to Alexandria, a charming little town a few miles away. Founded in 1749, the old town is full of colonial houses, remnants of the tobacco and slave trade.
Annapolis
Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, was also the capital of the United States for a few months. Less than an hour from Washington, D.C., its charm surprises all visitors from France and elsewhere.
The State House is the oldest executive office in the country. It was here that George Washington mustered out of the Army after winning the Revolutionary War.
Annapolis is primarily home to the United States Naval Academy . It’s impossible to miss its students walking around in uniform, especially on weekends! To enter, you’ll need a valid passport.
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Frederick and the Covered Bridges of Maryland
This city, an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C., will take you away from the metropolises of the East Coast of the United States. Comparable in size to Poitiers, it resembles America, far from the well-known chains, and charms with its eclectic boutiques and museums. We discuss it extensively in this article .
From Frederick, you can also explore Maryland’s covered bridges, visit a Civil War battlefield, and even travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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