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There's Only One DC

Discover a diverse and vibrant city with more than 100 free things to do, exciting museums and plays, an acclaimed dining scene and so much more.

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As you plan your trip to the nation's capital, we're here to remind you of all the experiences that make DC a unique destination.

Explore the largest library in the world. Go on an Undercover Mission at the International Spy Museum. Visit more than a dozen free Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo. Kayak on two rivers, see a free show at the Kennedy Center, view our country’s founding documents at the National Archives. Did you know that you can do all of this in just one place? That’s because there’s only one DC.

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