and how often you stop. To save yourself time on the trip, try to plan around rush-hour traffic in both cities. Be sure to stop frequently so that you stay focused and avoid highway hypnosis.
There is a ton to see once you get to D.C., so it should prove to be well worth such a long drive. Some famed attractions in D.C. include:
The White House
The Capitol Building
The Lincoln Memorial
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
Once you’ve finished up touring the city, it should take you the same amount of time to return home to Chicago.
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