2-Day Philadelphia, Washington D.C. Tour from New York

Day 1: New York → Philadelphia → Washington D.C.

Independence National Historical Park

US Capitol

National Archives

White House

In the morning, we'll travel to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and explore the City of Brotherly Love from multiple perspectives. In the afternoon, we'll depart for Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Washington is the political center of the United States, home to the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court. It's also home to numerous embassies and is a renowned tourist destination.

Itinerary:

New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol + The National Archives In-depth Tour (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Hotel

Transportation: Drive from New York to Philadelphia

Distance: 100KM

Time: 1h40m

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia is a land that witnessed the independence and birth of the United States. The National Independence Historical Park, built in the spirit of the American War of Independence, contains some historical buildings related to the American Revolution and the founding of the country. It is known as "the most historic square mile in the United States." In the park, you can see the Independence Square surrounded by green trees, the towering milky white clock tower, and the bronze statues of the founding heroes standing on the lawn. The overall atmosphere here makes people feel solemn and dignified.

Transportation: Drive from Independence National Historical Park to Washington D.C.

Distance: 140KM

Time: 2h30m

U.S. Capitol

As the political center of the United States, Washington has many iconic political and cultural landscapes, such as the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court. We will enter the Capitol Building, the geometric center of Washington, DC, walk along the gorgeous and exquisite congressional corridors, listen to the stories behind each mural and each statue, and deeply understand why this is the highest symbol of a government owned by the people, governed by the people, and for the people.

The National Archives

The National Archives houses precious documents, photographs, and video footage from various periods of American history. Among its most notable collections are the original parchment manuscripts of the founding documents, drafted at the founding of the nation in 1776. These documents include the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Other collections include the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, issued by Lincoln during the Civil War to free slaves, the surrender of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II, and the Watergate tapes that exposed Richard Nixon's corruption and ultimately brought him down.

The White House

The White House is a white neoclassical sandstone building covering an area of more than 73,000 square meters. It consists of the main building and the east and west wings. The White House is the office and residence of successive US presidents and is also synonymous with the US government. Many important US decision-making bills are signed and announced by the president in the White House. George Washington, the founding father of the United States, once expressed his views on the construction of the US President's residence: it must not be a palace, and it must not be luxurious, because the masters working here are servants of the state.

Transportation: Drive from Washington D.C. to Gaithersburg hotel

Distance: 25KM

Time: 40m

• Quatlity Inn Tysons Corner / Comfort Inn Gaithersburg / similar

Day 2: Washington D.C. → New York

Lincoln Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington DC

Today, we'll continue our in-depth exploration of Washington, D.C., the nation's political center. Its rich cultural atmosphere and abundant tourism resources have made it a globally renowned destination. Not only are there renowned political landmarks like the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial but there are also cultural attractions like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Furthermore, you'll encounter cherry blossoms, food festivals, and music festivals at various times of the year.

Itinerary

Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial (60 mins) → Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (Mandatory, 90 mins) → New York

Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins)

Transportation: Drive from hotel to Washington D.C.

Distance: 25KM

Time: 40m

Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a white ancient Greek temple-style building built to commemorate the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is regarded as an eternal statue of the United States and a symbol of Washington. It is also the most famous rally for the pursuit of peace and democracy. Martin Luther King delivered his speech "I Have a Dream" here.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located north of the Lincoln Memorial. It is a 500-foot-long V-shaped monument made of black granite. It is used to commemorate the American soldiers and generals who died while serving in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The glittering black marble wall is engraved with the names of more than 57,000 US soldiers who died in the Vietnam War between 1959 and 1975, in chronological order of the date of each person's death.

Washington D.C. In-depth Tour

First, we'll visit the Air Force Memorial, composed of three curved steel columns over 80 meters long. Its design was inspired by the three white smoke trails left in the sky by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during their aerobatic performances. We'll then visit the Jefferson Memorial, which commemorates the ideal that "all men are created equal," in front of Taidou Lake. We'll then visit the World War II Memorial, which honors the 16 million American service members who served during World War II.

Transportation: Drive from Washington D.C. to New York

Distance: 230KM

Time: 4h