Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
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Our end-of-the-week picks for June 5-7, 2026
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Downtown
Language is what makes us human.
Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation.
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.
Georgetown
The Magic Duel Comedy Show
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
NoMa & Union Market
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Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial's world-famous statue, which is based on the iconic photograph taken by Associated Press p..
Upper Northwest
Standing at one of the city's highest points, this soaring Gothic cathedral extends almost the length of two football fields and pierces the city's skyline.
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa
Shelly’s Backroom
The 2020 Smithsonian Folklife Festival presentation on the National Mall in Washington, D
Ivy City
Step into real-life video games at Beat The Bomb, the world's craziest team game.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
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