Washington's Tomb
Washington's Tomb is an empty burial chamber two stories directly below the rotunda of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. It was included in the original design of the building by William Thornton and intended to entomb the body of George Washington, who was instead buried at Mount Vernon. Look also at White House, 1.6 mi away. Weather is mildest over April, May, September and October, with 67–80°F highs.
A landmark inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
Washington's Tomb is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 35 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Washington's Tomb.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Washington's Tomb
Washington's Tomb is an empty burial chamber two stories directly below the rotunda of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. It was included in the original design of the building by William Thornton and intended to entomb the body of George Washington, who was instead buried at Mount Vernon. The original design of the rotunda, and the Crypt beneath it, included a central glass floor allowing the public to view Washington's Tomb two floors below, but this was never implemented.
- Type
- Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Towns to stay in near Washington's Tomb
Close by, places to stay are in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Smithsonian Institution
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Arlington National Cemetery
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Washington's Tomb | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 5 mi west | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| College Park | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Tysons | 12 mi west | 20 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Lake Arbor | 10 mi east | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 14,335 | $461K | — |
| National Harbor | 7 mi south | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Each of these is within 4 miles.
Big draw12 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw3in town MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw43 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw53 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw62 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw8in town National park siteNational MallPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Washington's Tomb: questions
Is Washington's Tomb in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Washington's Tomb?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Washington's Tomb from Baltimore?
About 35 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Washington's Tomb?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Washington's Tomb?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (5 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (6 mi, 44 places to stay).
What locals in Washington say
People in Washington have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.