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

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Tacking on a day pre/post conference? Bringing the family? Exploring after hours?

Washington, DC makes it easy to combine business with leisure with the world’s best museums, many of which are free, Michelin-starred dining, exciting nightlife, live music and theater performances, top sports events and kid-friendly attractions. DC’s distinctive neighborhoods, from historic Georgetown to The Wharf, are easy to navigate and offer shops and galleries, local cafes and rooftop watering holes and inviting parks and public gardens. Bring your friends and family and make lasting memories from experiences and moments you’ll find nowhere else.

Tacking on a Day

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Bringing the Family

DC is as popular as ever for its hands-on museums and kid-friendly attractions, the National Mall, zoo animals and one-of-a-kind events. Check out these ideas to make your trip to the nation's capital the most memorable yet.

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After Hours

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Washington Monument taken at sunset from the Lincoln Memorial

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@eviienne - Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party at The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle - Art Museum in Washington, DC

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Washington Monument taken at sunset from the Lincoln Memorial

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Local brewers from Sankofa Beer Company drinking beer at Midlands

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Nature scene with stream and bridge at Rock Creek Park

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Plate of food with akami tuna with soy rayu, kumquats, and popped quinoa from Cranes, a restaurant specializing in Spanish Kaiseki cuisine.

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