Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a founding father.

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washington dc white house

washington dc white house

The capital city of the USA can be described as a huge museum free to the public and open to its visitors. Anywhere you walk Washington reveals its power and amazes its visitors by all means!  The city is devided into seveal districts but we visited only some of them, including the city center where all locals and national authorities are located and  Bethesda a suburb in Washington!

Vibrant and youthful Wahington DC offers a fantastic blend of world class museums top rated restaurants, and endless options! Spend a day exploring the free museums of the Smithsonian institute! If you visit on spring dont miss the National cherry blossom festival!

Having only 2 days available we had to rush a lot in order to make the most of our staying there! Thankfully we had the most amazing cousin and his adorable family over there who made our visit incredible and our experience unforgettable!

So here are the 2 days itinerary we had while visiting Washington

Day 1 in Washington

• Union Station
• White House
• Washington Monument
• Obelisk
• National World War Memorial
• Vietnam Veteran;s memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Korean War Veterans Memorial
• Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Memorial
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• Jefferson Memorial
• River Potomac (drive by)
• Drive through Rock Creek Park (ideal dor trekking lovers)
• Mount Vernon

Day 2 in Washington

• US Capitol – the most widely recognized symbol of democratic government in the world.
• Supreme court
• Library of Congress
• United States Botanic Graden
• National Air and Space Museum
• National Museum of Natural History
• The US National Archives (Declaration of Independence)
• National Museum of American history
• National Cathedral
• Great falls

Declaration of Independence

We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Thomas Jefferson

More things to do and see in Washington

• Bureau of Engraving and Printing
• Kennedy Center
• Ford’s theatre
• International Spy Museum
• Smithsonian Institution
• L’ Enfant Plazza

Best way to explore Washington

The best way to explore Wahington is on foot, by bike or scooter! The choice is up to you! It is for sure that the whole area is really huge so 2 days of walking could be exhausting for some, while for others may be the perfect way not to miss a single thing! Try both walking and cycling! Jump bikes and scooters can be found everywhere make it the most convenient way to move around! Last but not least we always use Uber, you know that, just like the americans do!

• Extra tip Book any extra tickets prior arrival  even if its for free (eg. US Capitol free entrance and guided tours are offered throughout the day between 8.40am – 3.20 pm Monday to Saturday, but tour passes are required).
• Extra tip Be in line early or late enough because the queues are really long there.

We hope you enjoyed our travel posts about our east coast adventures in the US! Both New York and Washington DC are amazing and inspiring in a different way and deserve a visit!

We thank our family in Washington for showing us around all city’s highlights and for making our trip unforgettable! Hope to cu soon in Greece!

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New York… The metropolis of all nations, the city where opportunities and freedom of expression are pillars of culture and perhaps the top travel destination for many people around the world.  Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Top of the Rock Observatory, Empire State builiding, Ground Zero, Ellis Island, 5th Avenue, Battery Park Docks and countless other points of interest are there ready to be discovered by you and to make the trip to New York as exciting and as unforgettable as it gets!

Everything you need to see in New York

Many people imagine that New York’s main attractions are its skyscrapers and not unfairly. Beyond the unique urban environment, which by the way leaves no one indifferent, New York city is full of parks, full of museums, theatres, cultural and artistic places! The list is huge and endless so start with the main points of interest that we recommend here!

Check out our map with all New York’s attractions and top things to do!

New York 5 days travel itinerary

Read our 5 day itinerary for a trip to New York, get ideas and book your tickets. It is a city equally beautiful all year round, with a special preference in spring and Christmas times! Besides, who wouldn’t love to witness New York on Christmas? Dont forget to check our travel pack list!

New York, big lights will inspire you

New York may be a ‘dark’ city in many ways, but that doesnt mean that it cannot be at the same time bright and inspiring! So for you who want to experience New York in a different way, take a look at a different point of view which may allow you to feel some New Yorker’s vibes for a while!

What are the most instagrammable places in New York?

All of our travels have changed a lot with the use of social media channels, isnt that right? So heres a list with the most  instagrammable spots in New York for the lovers of photography and Instagram influencers.

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Idea for a trip to New York with a 2 days extension to Washington DC

If you ever find yourself travelling in the eastern states of the United States of America, you cannot miss to visit the capital city, the glorious Washington DC! Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a founding father.

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Transportation

For our transportation we have been using Uber (very cheap with carpool option) and Metro (33 USD metro card per 7 days). How to travel from JFK to New York? There are many ways to go from the airport to New York!  From and to the airport we took a taxi at  a 52.90usd standard fare. Also JFK is well connected to the NYC Public transportation Network Take the Jamaica or Howard beach ari train! Visit the MTA official website to learn more. As far as the long haul flight is concerned here are some helpful tips in order to enjoy a healthy flight!

Apps we used while in New York

• Uber
• Jump bikes 2δολ. για 30 λεπτά
  
• Lime
• Usebounce 5,90 usd for your luggage storage per day with an extra discount of 10% while using this link!
• Offline google maps NYC
  

Where to store your luggage?

After checking the top things to do check how to use Bounce and store your luggage in US cities! Discount 10% Use our link and get a discount

Use this link and get an extra 10% discount on the already super low price of 5, 90 USD per day!

Weather in New York City

As for the weather New York is kind of unpredictable. Have a raincoat with you and you ll be just fine, after all you re not made of sugar! All that matters is that you made it to New York the city where everything is possible, so dont let anything ruin that for you!

brooklyn bridge new york

How much does a trip to New York cost?

This is a bit of a issue for many, as the cost cannot be kept at very low levels by having inflexible costs that cannot be avoided and are particularly high. Air tickets, accommodation, sightseeing, entertainment, travel, food, visa is the descending order of all costs not including any of your shopping purchases of course! We spent about 1800 euros for 7 days for 2 persons (per 2 persons: airtickets and visa 300 euro, accommodation: 600 euro, sightseeing: 300euro, transformation including to and from airport and to and from Washington DC: 250 euro, fast food, beers, souvenirs & rest: 350euro). But again is not a normal price, so don’t be alarmed by your credit card account when you finally see it after your trip! Our advice is try to find cheap airtickets! Check out our little tips for budget traveling and good luck on that!

So travellers, read our blog posts about New York and Washington, pack your suitcase, book your flights and you are ready to become a New Yorker!

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