While you're in town, be sure to make time for some of Washington, DC's exciting attractions. DC is a city that makes history. Discover it for yourself in classic sights like the Library of Congress and the Lincoln Memorial and plug in to the energy of interactive attractions like the International Spy Museum and Newseum.

African American Civil War Memorial
Vermont Ave. & U Street, NW
(202) 667-2667
afroamcivilwar.org

A sculpture commemorating the more than 208,000 African-American soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
Metro: U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

American Immigration Law Foundation
918 F Street, NW
(202) 742-5600
immigrationlawcenter.org

Learn more about America's heritage as a nation of immigrants.
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Anacostia Museum & Center for African American Hist. & Cult.
1901 Ft. Place,SE MRC520
Washington DC 20013-7012
(202) 357-2700
www.anacostia.si.edu

This Smithsonian museum focuses on the collection, study, and exhibition of African American history and culture. Open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Dec. 25. Free Admission. TTY: (202) 357-1729.

Arts & Industries Building
900 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington DC 20013-7012
(202) 357-2700
www.si.edu/ai

Changing exhibitions offers Discovery Theater, children's performances. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 p.m., except Dec. 25. Free admission. TTY: (202) 357-1729. Metro: Smithsonian

Black Fashion Museum
2007 Vermont Ave, NW
(202) 667-0744
bfmdc.org

The Black Fashion Museum’s mission is to identify, acknowledge and spotlight the achievements and contributions of people of the African Diaspora to the fashion industry, past, present and future.
Metro: U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cordozo

Black History National Recreation Trail

Directs visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African-American history. For a free brochure, write Washington, DC Black History Recreation Trail, National Park Service, National Capital Region, Office of Public Affairs, 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20242. Or call (202) 619-7222.

Bureau of Engraving & Printing
14th & C Streets, SW
(202) 874-2330
Toll: 1-866-874-2330
moneyfactory.com

See currency printed at the rate of 8,000 sheets per hour on the guided, 35-minute tour. Tickets can be picked up from the Bureau’s ticket booth on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th St.).
Metro: Smithsonian

C & O Canal Boats
1057 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
202-653-5190
nps.gov/choh

Travel back in time to the 1870s. Enjoy a one-hour narrated trip on a canal boat pulled by mules. National Park Service staff in period clothing will guide the boat through an eight-foot lift lock past historic buildings along the canal in Georgetown.

City Museum (next door to Convention Center)
801 K Street, NW
(202) 383-1800
citymuseumdc.org

The never-ending story of Washington starts here! The only museum dedicated to telling the stories of the capital city.
Metro: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St - Convention Center

Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street, NW
(202) 639-1782
corcoran.org

Washington, DC’s oldest art museum features Dutch and Flemish masterpieces, French impressionists and Post-impressionists and American art from colonial times to the present.
Metro: Farragut West

Cultural Tourism DC
1250 H Street, NW
Suite 1000
(202) 661-7581
culturaltourismdc.org

Discover a different Washington! Our website is your gateway to Washington, DC’s historic neighborhoods where museums, historic houses, parks and gardens, art galleries, theaters, guided tours, and self-guided walking trails await you.

DAR Museum
1776 D Street, NW
(202) 879-3241
dar.org

The museum of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution features 32 period rooms with a superb collection of pre-1840s furnishings and a gallery with changing exhibits.
Metro: Farragut West

Decatur House Museum
748 Jackson Place, NW
(202) 842-0920
decaturhouse.org

One of the oldest surviving homes in Washington, DC and one of only three remaining residential buildings in the country designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the father of American architecture. Today, visitors hear compelling stories of this unique site, from elite socializing to a fatal duel to a slave’s campaign for freedom.
Metro: Farragut West

FDR Memorial
1850 West Basin Drive, SW
(202) 376-6704

A 7.5-acre site near the Jefferson Memorial, this memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency through a series of four outdoor gallery rooms. The first memorial in Washington, DC purposely designed to be totally wheelchair accessible.
Metro: Smithsonian

Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol Street, SE
(202) 544-7077
folger.edu

Home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger is a major international center for scholarly research and a lively venue for exhibitions, literary programs, and the performing arts. Guided 90-minute tour daily at 11 am (plus 1 pm Saturdays only).
Metro: Capitol South or Union Station

Ford’s Theatre
511 10th Street, NW
(202) 347-4833
Toll: 1-800-899-2367
fordstheatre.org

As a living tribute to Abraham Lincoln’s love of the performing arts, Ford’s Theatre presents plays and musicals underscoring multiculturalism and highlighting the eclectic character of American life. With productions from September through June, Ford’s Theatre is both a working theatre and a historical monument open to the public.
Metro: Metro Center, Archives-Navy Memorial

Franciscan Monastery
1400 Quincy Street, NE
(202) 526-6800

Founded to educate Franciscan missionaries to the Holy Land, this stately retreat features an enclosed garden with a statue of SaintFrancis and Holy Land shrines. Free hourly tours daily 1-4 pm; free hourly morning tours Mon.-Sat. 9-11 am.
Metro: Brookland-CUA

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W Street, SE
(202) 426-5961

Former residence of famed African-American abolitionist, orator, diplomat, essayist and auditor of the U.S. Treasury. Visitor center features a film and exhibits on Douglass’ life.
Metro: Anacostia. Bus: B-5 (Mt. Rainier)

Freedman’s Hall Gallery of Art
Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Ave, NW
(202) 865-1471
huhosp.org

An exhibition gallery celebrating Howard University Hospital’s treasured past, thriving present and fertile future. A permanent educational and cultural site providing visitors with a compelling vehicle for exploring the contributions of African Americans to medicine, health care and research. Metro: Shaw/Howard University

Freer Gallery of Art
12th & Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington DC 20013-7012
(202) 357-2700
www.asia.si.edu

Outstanding collection of Asian art, plus works by 19th- and 20th-century American artists. The opulent Peacock Room is the only surviving example of American expatriate James McNeill Whistler's interior design. Open daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., except Dec. 25; extended summer hours determined annually. Free admission. Group tours by appointment (minimum 10, maximum 45). Call (202) 633-0467 or (202) 786-2374 (TTY), Monday-Friday. Tours for individuals with visual and hearing impairments by appoinment.
Metro: Smithsonian

Georgetown Park
3222 M Street, NW #140
(202) 342-8190
shopsatgeorgetownpark.com

Built in the 1800s, this historic site once housed horse-drawn omnibuses. During the excavation process in transforming the site into its current Victorian style, multi-level shopping center, archaeologists unearthed and catalogued thousands of artifacts which can be seen on permanent display in the Georgetown Park Museum.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

Hillwood Museum and Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave, NW
(202) 686-8500
Toll: 1-800-hillwood
hillwoodmuseum.org

A collector’s estate renowned for its extensive assemblage of 18th- and 19th-century French and Imperial Russian decorative and fine arts. Former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, set amid 25 acres of small pleasure gardens and wooded hillsides in the heart of Washington, DC.
Metro: Van Ness-UDC

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
7th Street & Independence Ave. SW
Washington DC 20013-7012
(202) 357-2700
hirshhorn.si.edu

Collection of 19th- and 20th-century paintings and sculpture in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining outdoor garden. Changing exhibitions explore the newest trends in modern art. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm, except Dec. 25; extended summer hours determined annually. Guided group tours and tours for visitors with disabilities by appointment; call (202) 357-3235 (ext. 114) or (202) 633- 8043 (TTY), Monday-Friday.
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza

IMF Center
720 19th Street, NW
(202) 623-6869
imf.org/center

The IMF Center for economic education features exhibits, videos, a bookstore and gift shop; is a venue for economic forums, and briefings by staff and serves to heighten public awareness of the IMF’s role in today’s global economy.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

International Spy Museum
800 F Street, NW
(202) 393-7798
spymuseum.org

Featuring the largest collection of international espionage-related artifacts open to the public, the museum chronicles the history of spying throughout the ages, across the globe, and today.
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Jefferson Memorial
15th Street, SW
Tidal Basin, South End
(202) 426-6841

Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19-foot statue of the third U.S. president is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other famous Jefferson writings.
Metro: Smithsonian

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
701 3rd Street, NW
(202) 789-0900

Oldest synagogue building in Washington, DC, dedicated in 1876, now houses the Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features a restored sanctuary. Open Sunday through Friday by appointment. Suggested donation: $3.
Metro: Judiciary Square

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street, NW
(202) 467-4600
Toll: 1-800-444-1324
kennedy-center.org

Nation’s performing arts center, presenting the best music, dance, theatre, international, and children’s programs in six theatres. Hours/prices vary. Free performances 6 pm daily. Group discounts, accessibility programs, free tours.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU, free shuttle

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Anacostia Ave & Douglas Street, NE
(202) 426-6905

Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May-early fall.
Metro: Deanwood

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Independence Ave at the Lincoln Memorial
(202) 426-6841
nps.gov/kwvm

Located on a 2.2-acre site adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, featuring a sculptured column of 19 foot soldiers arrayed for combat with the American flag as their symbolic objective. A 164-foot mural wall is inscribed with the words, “Freedom Is Not Free,” and is etched with 2,500 photographic images of nurses, chaplains, crew chiefs, mechanics and other support personnel to symbolize the vast effort that sustained the military operation.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

The Kreeger Museum
2401 Foxhall Road, NW
(202) 337-3050
Toll: 1-877-337-3050
kreegermuseum.com

Designed by Phillip Johnson, the Kreeger Museum showcases the art collection of Carmen and the late David Kreeger. Includes works by artists such as Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, and Renoir. Reservations required for guided tours.

Lafayette Square
16th Street, & Pennsylvania Ave. NW
(202) 208-1631

Named for the Marquis de Lafayette following his triumphant visit to America in 1824, this meticulously landscaped park overlooking the White House features a statue of Andrew Jackson.
Metro: Farragut West

Library of Congress
10 First Street, SE
(202) 707-8000

The world’s largest library with almost 119 million items in three buildings. The Thomas Jefferson Building houses one of the world’s three perfect vellum copies of the Gutenberg Bible and changing exhibitions. On permanent display is American Treasures of the Library of Congress, a rotating exhibition of rare and unique items.
Metro: Capitol South

Lincoln Memorial
West Potomac Park at 23rd Street, NW
(202) 426-6841
nps.gov/linc

This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address.
Metro: Foggy Bottom - GWU

Lincoln Park
11th & East Capitol Streets, NE
(202) 690-5185

This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The park features the Emancipation statue and the Mary McLeod Bethune statue.
Metro: Eastern Market

Marine Corps Historical Center
1254 Charles Morris Streets, SE
Washington Navy Yard
(202) 433-2484

The Marine Corps Museum located on the Washington Navy Yard tells the Marine story from the revolutionary period to the present and features the flag raised over Mt. Suribachi during the battle for Iwo Jima.

The National Aquarium
14th Street & Constitution Ave, NW
Commerce Building
(202) 482-2826
nationalaquarium.com

Up close and personal is the type of experience you will have at Washington, DC’s best-kept seacret.
Metro: Federal Triangle

National Air and Space Museum
6th Street & Independence Ave, SW
Washington DC 20013-7012
(202) 357-2700
nasm.si.edu

The world's most visited museum houses the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11 lunar command module and an incredible collection of aviation and space technology treasures. Lockheed Martin IMAX theater shows spectacular films daily (admission). Albert Einstein Planetarium presents several programs daily (admission). Open daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m, except Dec. 25, extended summer hours determined annually. Free admission. Group tours, tours for visitors with disabilities and theater/ planetarium booked by appointment; call (202) 275-2030 or toll-free 1-866-868-7774 (groups in theater or planetarium) or (202)357-1400 (group tours), (202)357-1505 (TTY).
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza

National Archives & Records Administration
7th St. & Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(202) 501-5000

Houses the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and more than 3 billion records.
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial

National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
(202) 272-2448
nbm.org

A private non-profit institution that examines and interprets American achievements in architecture, design, engineering, planning, and construction. The museum presents exhibitions, lectures and educational programs, and publishes books and a quarterly journal.
Metro: Judiciary Square

National Gallery of Art
6th Street & Constitution Ave, NW
(202) 737-4215
nga.gov

Permanent collection of European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and works on paper, plus changing exhibitions of art from around the world.
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial

National Geographic Society
1145 17th Street, NW
(202) 857-7588

Explorers Hall, the Society’s museum, offers free educational, interactive, and visually stimulating changing exhibits on a broad variety of topics. Browse the NGS Store.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Visitor Center
605 E Street, NW
(202) 737-3400
nleomf.com

Elegant marble walls display the names of more than 16,000 federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty dating back to 1792. Interactive video displays, free children’s activity packet, gift shop, free walking tour brochures and maps are available at the visitors center.
Metro: Judiciary Square

National Mall
Between Constitution & Independence Aves, SW
(202) 485-9880
nps.gov/nama

A splendid green park area extending approximately two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. Lining either side of the park near the Capitol are 200-year-old American elm trees, several of the Smithsonian Institution museums, National Archives, National Gallery of Art and U.S. Botanic Gardens.
Metro: Smithsonian

National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave, SW
P.O. Box 37012
Washington DC 20013-7012
(202) 357-2700
nmafa.si.edu

Devoted to the collection and study of African art. Open daily 10 am -5:30 pm, except December 25; extended summer hours determined annually. Free admission. Tours for groups and visitors with disabilities by appointment; call (202) 357-4600 ext. 222 (voice) or (202) 357-4814 (TTY) Monday through Friday. Metro: Smithsonian

National Museum of American History
14th St. at Constitution Ave, NW MRC 623
Washington DC 20560-0623
(202) 357-2700
americanhistory.si.edu

Among the wealth of Americana: the flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner, now being restored, selected first ladies inaugural gowns and quilts. Popular exhibitions include Information Age, Field to Factory, American Presidency: A Glorious Burden, and American Encounters. Tours for groups and for individuals with visual and hearing impairments by appointment: call (202) 357-1481 or (202) 357-1563 (TTY) Monday-Friday. Metro: Smithsonian

National Museum of the American Indian
4th & Independence Ave, SW
Washington DC 20560
(202) 633-1000
americanindian.si.edu

Centerpiece for preservation, study and exhibition of the life, arts, culture and history of the native peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Also features educational and public programs, including ceremonies and performances. Free, but passes may be required; call to confirm. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 p.m, except Dec. 25.
Metro: Smithsonian

National Museum of Health & Medicine
6825 16th Street, NW
(202) 782-2200

The museum where the subject is you! Features exhibits on human biology, Civil War medicine, contemporary health issues, and the world’s most comprehensive microscope collection. Learn the secret behind our 7 1/2-foot-tall skeleton, see some amazing antique medical instruments, view the bullet that took Lincoln’s life.
Metro: Tacoma Park

National Museum of Natural History
10th Street & Constitution Ave, NW
(202) 633-1000
mnh.si.edu

Houses the 45.5-carat Hope Diamond, dinosaur fossils, Insect Zoo and the world's largest African bush elephant. The Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater shows spectacular films daily (admission). For theater group reservations, call (202)275-2371 or toll-free (866)868-7774 from outside the Washington, DC metro area. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm; extended summer hours determined annually. Closed Dec. 25. Free admission.
Metro: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian

National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave, NW
(202) 783-5000
nmwa.org

Collection of works by more than 800 women artists from around the world from the 16th century to the present including Cassatt, O’Keeffe, Kahlo and Nevelson.
Metro: Metro Center

National Shrine of Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave, NE
(202) 526-8300
nationalshrine.com

Roman Catholic Shrine containing the largest collection of contemporary Christian art in the U.S. in over 60 chapels and oratories, reflecting the religious heritage of America’s many cultures. Regularly scheduled Mass. Free tours. Book and gift shops.
Metro: Brookland-CUA

National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave, NW
(202) 673-4717
nationalzoo.si.edu

Thousands of exotic animals, including two giant pandas. Amazonia is a re-created microcosm of the world's largest rain forest. Open daily. Free admission. Guided tours and group tours by appointment; call (202) 673-4717 or (202) 673-4823 (TTY).
Metro: Woodley Park/Zoo

National World War II Memorial
17th St & Independence Ave, NW

Located between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, this memorial honors the 16 million who served during WWII and those who supported the war effort from home. The memorial features two 43-foot arches, a 17-foot pillar for each state and territory from that period and a field of 4,000 gold stars honoring the more than 400,000 who died. A series of bronze sculptur panels depict Americans at war, at home and overseas. Open daily except Christmas.
Metro: Smithsonian

Navy Museum
805 Kidder Breese Street, SE
Washington Navy Yard
(202) 433-4882
history.navy.mil

Housed in the old Naval Gun Factory, the museum’s collection features the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution, the bathyscaphe Trieste, ship models, medals, uniforms, photographs and fine art. Visitors must call in advance.
Metro: Navy Yard, Eastern Market

The Old Post Office Pavilion
1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(202) 289-4224
oldpostofficedc.com

This former post office houses shops and restaurants, daily entertainment and a dramatic view of the city from the 315-foot clock tower. Shops and restaurants. Please call for seasonal hours, (202) 289-4224. The Tower Tour is offered daily.
Metro: Federal Triangle

Old Stone House
3051 M Street, NW
(202) 426-6851

The oldest house in Washington, built in 1765 by a cabinet maker. Tours given by Park Rangers.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

The Phillips Collection
1600 21st Street, NW
(202) 387-2151
phillipscollection.org

America’s first museum of modern art features works by Cezanne, Diebenkorn, Dove, Eakins, Klee, Manet, Matisse, O’Keeffe and more. Classical music program every Sun. (Sep - May). Artful Evenings program of live music, gallery talks and cash bar Thu. throughout the year.
Metro: Dupont Circle

Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
3900 Harewood Road, NE
(202) 635-5400
jp2cc.org

A dynamic experience for visitors of all ages and denominations. Engage the mind and nourish the soul through state-of-the-art technology in our interactive exhibits, world-class art, papal memorabilia, documentary films, children’s gallery, museum store, and cafe.
Metro: Brookland-CUA

Potomac Park
North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin
(202) 485-9880

West Potomac Park, the area between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry trees.

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Amer. Art Museum
17th Street & Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(202) 357-2700
americanart.si.edu

Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a musuem, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting American crafts from the 19th to the 21st century. Special exhibitions of American art are on-going during the renovation of the museum's main building. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm. Closed Dec. 25. Free admission. Group tours by appointment; call (202) 275-1693.
Metro: Farragut West

Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
(202) 895-6000
nps.gov/rocr

Rustic expanse of 1,754 acres surrounding Rock Creek with riding stables, tennis courts, 30 picnic areas, golf course, art gallery, nature center and a network of trails. Carter Barron Amphitheatre hosts seasonal outdoor events and performances.

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(202) 312-1300
itcdc.com

Come visit this contemporary building which is home to the DC Visitor Information Center, a 16-eatery food court, impressive art, Capitol Steps performances, jordans (restaurant/bar) and a free summer entertainment series.
Metro: Federal Triangle

The Smithsonian Institution
si.edu

Encompassing more than a dozen museums and galleries and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian is a "must see" on any Washington, DC visit. Click here for a complete listing.

Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & G Streets, NW
(202) 357-2700
americanart.si.edu

The world's most important American art collection of paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, photographs and folk art from the 18th century to the present.
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Smithsonian Associates
P.O. Box 23293
Washington DC 20026-3293 (202) 357-3030
(202) 786-2034
smithsonianassociates.si.edu

Special after-hours performances, lectures, films and tours. Consult The Associates magazine, available in all Smithsonian museum shops, for list of monthly activities. Admission prices vary. Call for ticket information. TTY: (202) 633-9467.

Smithsonian Institution Information Center
Located on the National Mall
(202) 357-2700
si.edu/visit

Known as the Castle, the oldest of the 14 Smithsonian museums in Washington houses the crypt of founder James Smithson, 2 orientation theaters, scale models of Washington's monumental core, interactive touch-screen program in 6 languages, 2 electronic wall maps, plus multilingual information and assistance. Open daily 9 am - 5:30 pm except Dec. 25. Free admission. Walk-in tours Monday, Friday-Sunday, call for times. Group tours also available by appointment; call (202) 357-2987.
Metro: Smithsonian

Smithsonian National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave, NE
(202) 357-2700
postalmuseum.si.edu

Unique collection of airmail planes, stagecoaches, rare stamps and letters, Owney the Postal Dog, Pony Express exhibit, rare postage and revenue stamps. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm except Dec. 25. Free admission. Group tours by appointment; call (202) 357-2991 or (202) 633-9349 (TTY) Monday-Friday.
Metro: Union Station

St. Matthew’s Cathedral
1725 Rhode Island Ave, NW
(202) 347-3215
stmatthewscathedral.org

Established in 1840, St. Matthew’s is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Cited as having one of the most beautiful church interiors of modern times. President John F. Kennedy’s funeral mass was celebrated here on Nov. 25, 1963. Pope John Paul II said Mass here on Oct. 6, 1979 during his first visit to the U.S. Metro: Farragut North

Supreme Court of the United States
First St. & Maryland Ave, NE
(202) 479-3211
supremecourtsus.gov

Open Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4:30 pm. Lecture in court every hour on the half hour 9:30 am - 3:30 pm when court is not in session.
Metro: Capitol South, Union Station

The Textile Museum
2320 S Street, NW
(202) 667-0441
textilemuseum.org

The Textile Museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary textiles and a Textile Learning Center that explores textile techniques, makers and their cultures.
Metro: Dupont Circle

Theodore Roosevelt Island
Located off the George Washington Memorial Pkwy, northbound
(703) 289-2500

Congress designated this serene island as a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. Accessible by footbridge from the parking lot, off the north-bound lane of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and includes a memorial plaza with a 17-foot statue of Roosevelt as well as nearly 2 miles of trails through forest and wetlands.
Metro: Rosslyn

Tudor Place
1644 31st Street, NW
(202) 965-0400
tudorplace.org

This Georgetown mansion and National Historic Landmark was once the home of Martha Custis Peter, granddaughter of Martha Washington. Surrounded by five acres of extensive gardens.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU, Dupont Circle

US Capitol
Capitol Hill
(202) 225-6827
aoc.gov/visit/visit_overview.htm

Under the magnificent white dome, senators and representatives meet to shape U.S. legislative policy. Free guided tours leave every 15 minutes in the Rotunda daily 9 am - 3:45 pm and include the Statuary Hall, the original Supreme Court chamber and the Crypt, intended burial place of George and Martha Washington.
Metro: Capitol South, Union Station

US Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW #123
(202) 737-2300
Toll: 1-800-723-3557
lonesailor.org

The striking, outdoor Navy Memorial plaza honors all sea service personnel and hosts school and military concerts spring-summer. Adjacent Heritage Center offers videos, exhibits, a Ship’s Store and the wide-screen film, AT SEA.
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial

Union Station
40 Massachusetts Ave, NE
(202) 289-1908
unionstationdc.com

For over 90 years, Union Station has been the gateway to the nation’s capital. Every year, 23.4 million visitors enjoy shopping, entertainment, and an international variety of food in this Beaux Arts transportation hub.
Metro: Union Station

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW
(202) 488-0400
ushmm.org

This internationally acclaimed museum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photos, and oral histories. Timed passes required to view the permanent exhibition. Passes are not required for “Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story” or temporary exhibitions. Free passes are given out daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance passes may be purchased at (800) 400-9373 and tickets.com. A service fee applies.
Metro: Smithsonian

Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW
(202) 628-3200
verizoncenter.com

An interactive mix of sports entertainment, sports history and sports retail. Home of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics and the Georgetown Hoyas.
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Constitution Ave & Henry Bacon Drive, NW
(202) 634-1568
nps.gov/vive

The black granite walls of this moving V-shaped memorial are inscribed with the names of the 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam conflict. Frederick Hart’s life-size bronze sculpture depicts three young servicemen.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

Vietnam Women’s Memorial
21st Street & Constitution Ave, NW
(202) 426-6841

Located in a grove of trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000-pound bronze statue by Sante Fe-based sculptor Glenna Goodacre depicts three servicewomen and one wounded soldier supported by sandbags.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

The Washington Design Center
300 D Street, SW
Penthouse Suite
(202) 646-6118
merchandisemart.com/dcdesigncenter

Home to more than 70 showrooms of the world’s finest home furnishings, fabrics, floor coverings and accessories to the design trade. Consumer browsing Mon.-Fri., 9 am - 5 pm. Gratis half-hour design consultations available through Dial-A-Designer Program and Designer Index Program.
Metro: Federal Center SW

Washington Dolls’ House & Toy Museum
5236 44th Street, NW
(202) 244-0024

Carefully researched collection of antique dolls’ houses, dolls, toys and games, plus a comprehensive museum shop. Metro: Friendship Heights

Washington Monument
15th Street & Constitution Ave, NW
(202) 426-6841
Toll: 1-800-967-2283
nps.gov/wamo

One of the tallest masonry structures in the world, this majestic obelisk was dedicated in 1885 to the memory of the first US president. Free elevator ride takes you to the top for a spectacular view. Metro: Smithsonian

Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves, NW
(202) 537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

World’s sixth largest cathedral, offering worship, tours, gardens, views from the towers, magnificent stained glass, carvings, dramatic Gothic architecture and three shops.

Washington Performing Arts Society
2000 L Street, NW #510
(202) 833-9800
wpas.org

Whether you prefer Mozart, hip-hop, jazz, gospel music or modern dance, Washington Performing Arts Society will complete your visit to our nation’s capital. Discover your inspiration with the area’s first non-profit performing arts presenter at one of their 60 plus performances at venues across the Washington, DC area.

White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(202) 456-2200
whitehouse.gov

The home of every U.S. president except George Washington. Tours of the White House have been expanded from school, youth, military and veterans' groups to include any groups of ten. Groups of ten should submit a request through their member of Congress at least one month and up to six months in advance. The tours are self-guided and will run from 7:30 am to 11:30 am Tue.-Sat. For the latest information, call the 24-hour recorded information line at (202) 456-7041 or visit us on the web.
Metro: McPherson Square

White House Visitor Center
1450 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
US Dept. of Commerce Bldg.
(202) 208-1631

Open seven days a week, from 7:30 am - 4 pm. Allow between 20 minutes and 1 1/2 hours to explore the video and exhibits. Features many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families, social events, and relations with the press and world leaders, as well as a 30-minute video. The White House Historical Association sponsors a sale area. Stop on the Tourmobile route. Restrooms are available. Metro: Federal Triangle, Metro Center

Woodrow Wilson House Museum
2340 S Street, NW
(202) 387-4062
nthp.org/main/sites/wilsonhouse.htm

Washington, DC’s only presidential museum. The former home of President Woodrow Wilson and Edith Wilson following their White House years features original furnishings, presidential memorabilia and changing special exhibits.
Metro: Dupont Circle