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 Kreeger Museum$4.7Discover 19th and 20th century masterpieces inside a Philip Johnson home.
The Museum at Dumbarton OaksFree4.7Discover world-class Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art in historic Washington DC
Theodore Roosevelt IslandFree4.7A peaceful wooded island memorial honoring America's 26th president in Washington
The Phillips Collection$$4.7Discover America's first museum of modern art in historic Dupont Circle
The Shops at the Yards$4.7Vibrant Navy Yard waterfront destination featuring boutique shopping, dining, and parks.
The Yards ParkFree4.7A vibrant modern waterfront park along Washington DC's Anacostia River
United States Botanic GardenFree4.7Discover a lush living plant museum on the U.S. Capitol grounds.
Washington MonumentFree4.7An iconic marble obelisk offering sweeping views of Washington DC
9:30 Club$4.6Iconic Washington D.C. music venue hosting top indie and mainstream acts
Anacostia Community MuseumFree4.6Explore urban community history and culture at this Smithsonian museum.
Atlas Performing Arts Center$$4.6A vibrant restored Art Deco venue for live performing arts
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In GeorgetownFree4.6Historic national park section offering picturesque canal walks in Georgetown
East Potomac ParkFree4.6A scenic waterfront peninsula offering cycling, golf, and Potomac views
Fort Washington ParkFree4.6Explore historic coastal fortifications overlooking the Potomac River and scenic trails
GALA Hispanic Theatre$$4.6A premier center for Spanish and English theatrical arts in Washington
Glen Echo ParkFree4.6A historic arts and cultural park offering galleries, dances, and events.
Glover Archbold ParkFree4.6A peaceful urban forest park with scenic dirt trails in Washington
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic GardensFree4.6A tranquil sanctuary in Washington featuring lotus blooms and boardwalk trails
Lake Accotink ParkFree4.6A scenic forested park offering trail hiking, boating, and outdoor family fun
Old Ebbitt Grill$$4.6Iconic historic Washington tavern serving classic American cuisine and fresh oysters
President Lincoln's Cottage$$4.6Explore President Lincoln's historic seasonal home and refuge in Washington
Smithsonian National Air and Space MuseumFree4.6Explore iconic aircraft and space artifacts on the National Mall
Smithsonian National Zoological ParkFree4.6Discover thousands of animals at Washington's iconic free historic zoo
The Capital Wheel$$4.6Soar above National Harbor for sweeping views of the Potomac skyline
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