Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...
Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.
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Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 19-21, 2025
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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
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.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Downtown
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Southwest & The Wharf
The National Capital Region (NCR), headquartered in Washington DC, administers the National Mall and monumental core parks that were established the same time the Nation's Capital was founded in 1792
National Mall
Unlock DC’s stories with expert-led walking and bus tours that reveal the powerful and impactful history behind its landmarks and neighborhoods.
U Street
Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro stop
The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls
Shaw
450 capacity music venue built to support emerging artists as they connect with their growing fanbase. The Atlantis is Where Music Begins.
Foggy Bottom
Explore the American home with our 31 period rooms and so much more! FREE
Ascend to Vue, Washington, DC's iconic rooftop lounge.
