Things to do in Washington
Popular picks: Visit the Smithsonian museums along the National Mall. · Tour the U.S. Capitol and learn about legislative processes. · Explore the monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln and Washington Memorials. · Stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood. · Attend a performance at the Kennedy Center.
National Theatre DC$$4.5Historic venue hosting touring Broadway shows along Pennsylvania Avenue in DC
The Black Cat$4.5Iconic 14th Street venue hosting indie music, rock, and nightlife
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile MuseumFree4.5Explore global textile arts and local history on GW campus
Warner Theatre$$4.5Historic Art Deco venue hosting live music, comedy, and stage performances
Anacostia ParkFree4.4A scenic Washington riverfront park featuring trails, sports, and outdoor skating.
International Spy Museum$$4.4Uncover the secrets of world espionage at Washington's interactive spy museum.
The George Washington UniversityFree4.4A historic urban university campus located in Washington's Foggy Bottom.
U Street Corridor$4.4A vibrant historic neighborhood famed for jazz heritage and nightlife
Woodrow Wilson Memorial BridgeFree4.4A scenic Potomac River bridge linking Virginia, Maryland, and Washington
Benjamin Banneker ParkFree4.3A scenic historic memorial plaza overlooking the Potomac River waterfront
National Building Museum$4.3A captivating museum exploring architecture engineering urban planning and interior design
Ballston Quarter$4.1A vibrant urban shopping and dining destination in Arlington Virginia
Supreme Court of the United StatesFree4.1Explore America's highest judicial court housed inside an iconic neoclassical landmark
Capitol RiverfrontFreeA vibrant waterfront neighborhood filled with dining, parks, and baseball
Cleveland ParkFreeA charming historic Washington neighborhood with classic architecture and leafy streets
Dupont CircleFreeA vibrant historic neighborhood centered around an iconic marble fountain park
Fort Dupont ParkFreeDiscover historic Civil War earthworks and scenic trails in Southeast D.C.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt MemorialFreeAn outdoor memorial honoring President Roosevelt along Washington's scenic Tidal Basin.
Insect ZooFreeDiscover live bugs and tarantula feedings at Washington's Smithsonian insect exhibit.
Mason Neck State ParkFreeDiscover peaceful wetlands, riverfront trails, and nesting bald eagles near Washington.
Old Town Alexandria$Explore historic cobblestone streets, boutique shopping, and vibrant waterfront dining.
Skyline DriveFreeA breathtaking scenic highway winding through the Blue Ridge Mountains
The White HouseFreeThe iconic official residence and office of the United States president
Tidal BasinFreeIconic Washington reservoir framed by historic monuments and cherry blossoms
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