Washington, DC
About 4 hr by car from Pittsburgh
Free Smithsonian museums, monuments and a lively food scene.
Why locals go
Museums and monuments, four hours east.
Visiting Pittsburgh?
At 4 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Pittsburgh for your flight home.
What to book
- Smithsonian museums
- National Mall monuments at night
- Georgetown
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Monuments by moonlight tour
- Dinner in Georgetown
With friends
- Wharf bars
- Nationals game
When to go
Year-round.