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First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
Capitol Hill
See DC In A Different Light! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour knows just the right way to show off the capital city when the sun goes down
A bustling neighborhood just steps from the White House and Dupont Circle
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater.
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Dupont Circle
A glamourous, club-like bar with a chic mid-century feel, designed by Martin Brudnizki, offers incredible panoramic views of Dupont Circle.
The oldest museum of modern and contemporary Latin American and Caribbean art in the United States
Built to honor George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States
The Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park commemorates educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune
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The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum