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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Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Georgetown
The Escape Game — DC's best escape rooms in the heart of Georgetown!
Maryland
Rising from the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation's capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
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.
Brookland
Alamo Drafthouse
National Mall
Built to honor George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States
One of the nation's top comedy spots
The largest caverns in Eastern America
Shelly’s Backroom
The 2020 Smithsonian Folklife Festival presentation on the National Mall in Washington, D
DC Metro Area
OVO is a riot of energy!
Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.