Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
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Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.
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Dupont Circle
Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
Downtown
Language is what makes us human.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Home of the original Kraken, our Penn Quarter location boasts a space with eight axe-throwing lanes.
Petworth
Coffee, cocktails and creativity collide at Merry Pin, the craft cafe where everyone can make and mingle.
City Fit Tours was born from the idea that exploring a city should move both your body and your spirit.
Capitol Riverfront
Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River for all who live, work and play in the watershed
Plan your Smithsonian visit
Originally from Mexico, Julia has been inspired by tropical flavors and refreshing treats.
National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
