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Georgetown
The Magic Duel Comedy Show
Virginia
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
Southwest & The Wharf
Let's Tour DC. We offer paint and sail options, sightseeing, and private event tours for 50 guests.
Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
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.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Just across the Potomac River from Washington DC, Arlington is home to historical treasures such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), the Air Force Memorial, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, and more
This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia
Foggy Bottom
The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.
U Street
Located at 1211 U Street, right “next door” to DC landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl, Next Door features incredible cuisine, 9 LCD flat screens, a 53 ft
National Mall
National World War II Memorial
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
National Environmental Museum and Education Center
