Washington D.C. holidays

For many, Washington DC is the city that best symbolises the ideals of American democracy. It’s a city packed full of iconic monuments and a place where unique discoveries are around every corner. But, dig a little deeper, and you’ll discover a city with a great deal more than just great history. Its green, open spaces offer plenty of places to relax, while its influential music venues host performances by performers from all over the world.

Its museums are some of the finest in the country, and its restaurants and entertainment venues are building a reputation for excellence to rival Paris and Rome. With a package holiday to Washington DC with Qatar Airways Holidays, all of this is within your reach.

• Tour the incredible number of world-renowned monuments packed into the city’s parks and streets, from the Lincoln Monument or the exact spot where Martin Luther King Jr made his famous speech.
• Make the most of the Smithsonian Institution’s incredible array of museums, many of which are lined up along the Mall. There are 19 museums in total, but two of the best are the National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of American History.
• Get a feel for the enormous impact Washington DC has had on the country’s artistic heritage. Catch a performance at the National Theatre, buy tickets for a show at the Kennedy Centre or head down to U Street for some authentic American jazz.
• Catch a glimpse of the White House, then make your way over to Capitol Hill, where you’ll find yourself right in the heart of the nation’s governing institutions.