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.
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile MuseumFree4.5Explore global textile arts and local history on GW campus
Warner Theatre$$4.5Historic Art Deco venue hosting live music, comedy, and stage performances
International Spy Museum$$4.4Uncover the secrets of world espionage at Washington's interactive spy museum.
U Street Corridor$4.4A vibrant historic neighborhood famed for jazz heritage and nightlife
National Building Museum$4.3A captivating museum exploring architecture engineering urban planning and interior design
Supreme Court of the United StatesFree4.1Explore America's highest judicial court housed inside an iconic neoclassical landmark
Tidal BasinFreeIconic Washington reservoir framed by historic monuments and cherry blossoms
United States National ArboretumFreeSprawling botanical museum showcasing plant collections and iconic historic Capitol columns
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