Apr 06, 2029 to Apr 09, 2029
Essentials
- Destination: Washington, D.C..
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2029-04-06 to 2029-04-09 (Tidal Basin blossom strolls, Smithsonian museum tours, open-air monument walks, and chef-driven dining.).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
- Target Budget Range: $1,158 to $1,453 per person ($2,315 to $2,905 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: Riggs Washington DC, 900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
- Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($390 to $510 total for 3 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Friday, Apr 06, 2029: Flight to Reagan National, Metro & Riggs Hotel Check-In
- 11:00 AM CDT to 2:15 PM EDT Non-Stop Flight to DCA & Metro Transit
- 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM Hotel Check-In Riggs Washington DC
- 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Evening Monument Stroll & Welcome Dinner National Mall & Monument Grounds
Day 2: Saturday, Apr 07, 2029: Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms & Smithsonian Museum
- 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM Sunrise Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Walk Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossom Promenade
- 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM National Air and Space Museum National Air and Space Museum
- 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Penn Quarter Coffee & Shopping
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner at Centrolina Centrolina
Day 3: Sunday, Apr 08, 2029: Capitol Hill, Library of Congress & Georgetown
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress U.S. Capitol
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Georgetown Historic Canal & Cobblestones Georgetown
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Craft Cocktails at Silver Lyan Silver Lyan
Day 4: Monday, Apr 09, 2029: National Portrait Gallery, Metro to DCA & Flight Home
- 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard National Portrait Gallery
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Metrorail to DCA Airport
- 2:30 PM EDT to 6:00 PM CDT Return Flight to Milwaukee
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging (3 Nights) | Riggs Washington DC | $275 / night | $825 to $825 | Riggs Washington DC Booking |
| Flights & Capital Metrorail | Commercial Carrier & WMATA Metrorail | $230 to $330 flights + $30 Metrorail card | $520 to $740 | Travel Logistics |
| Museum Timed Passes & Tours | Washington, D.C. Regional Highlights | Free Smithsonian admission + passes | $30 to $50 | National Mall & Monument Grounds |
| Dining & Craft Beverages | Local Acclaimed Dining | $70 to $100 / person / day | $550 to $780 | Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossom Promenade |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $390 to $510 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Lodging + Transit + Activities + Dining + Rover Care | $1,158 to $1,453 / person | $2,315 to $2,905 total | National Mall & Monument Grounds |