Washington is a city best seen on foot, so it pays to take note of the seasons. March and April can still be chilly in the evening but offer perfect walking weather by day.
The Telegraph: Special treat: The Willard InterContinental (washington.intercontinental.com) has hosted Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, Martin Luther King and David Lloyd George. Rooms from $259/£172.
The Telegraph: Mid-range: The Normandy (doylecollection.com) is known for its warm service and prime location in the Embassy Row of Dupont Circle, a minute’s walk from the Phillips Collection. Rooms from £85.
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: On a budget: The Tabard Inn (001 202 785 1277; tabardinn.com) is in a quiet corner of the vibrant Dupont Circle area. Its 40 rooms offer DC’s quintessential boutique experience. Rooms from £80.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: Hop on the Metro to Farragut West and follow Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. You may be lucky enough to see the President’s helicopter or the family dog, Bo, being take for his morning walk.
The Telegraph: For dinner, call ahead for reservations at Old Ebbitt Grill (001 202 347 4800). It's one of the city’s landmark restaurants and a favourite of former presidents including Theodore Roosevelt.
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: 9am: Start the day with a trip to Old Post Office Pavilion’s 315-ft Clock Tower for an unparalleled 360-degree look at DC and its famous sites, including the Washington Monument and Capitol Building.
The Telegraph: The adventurous should take to the Potomac River in a rented kayak or paddleboard at Jack’s Boathouse by the Key Bridge (3500 K Street; 001 202 337 9642; guided tour £29).
The Telegraph: 3pm: Slow things down with a walk through the United States Botanic Gardens. Free tours last 45 minutes and take visitors through the Conservatory. Nearest Metro stop: Federal Center.
1330 Maryland Ave SW (at 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: 6pm: Get an early dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s CityZen restaurant (001 202 787 6148), serving top-notch modern American cuisine with local ingredients. Call for reservations. Best by cab.
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: 7pm: Hop back in a taxi and head to the John F Kennedy Center (kennedy-center.org/index.cfm) for drama, opera or music. Don’t miss the breezy roof deck overlooking the Potomac River.
The Telegraph: 10pm: Hail a taxi to DC’s diverse Adams Morgan neighbourhood for a drink at the Jack Rose Dining Saloon (18th Street; 001 202 588 7388).
400 W Basin Drive SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: Stroll round the water’s edge taking in the monuments and memorials. The FDR Memorial is a must-see. Alternatively, rent a paddleboat (tidalbasinpaddleboats.com) or do a Potomac River cruise.
Lenfant Plz SW (at National Museum of Natural History), Washington, D.C.
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The Telegraph: The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum (001 202 633 2214) or the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (001 202 633 1000; free) are children’s favourites.
The Telegraph: Or jump on the metro to the Archives stop and see the widely acclaimed Newseum (newseum.org; £14 adult/ £8 child) – a stunning interactive world of news and information.