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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
NoMa & Union Market
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Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Maryland
Check out National Harbor's world-class attraction, the Capital Wheel.
National Mall
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Congress Heights
Discover a hidden cultural gem in Washington, D.C.’s historic Southeast corridor.
Dupont Circle
City Tap Dupont boasts a large island bar, main dining room and private dining room where guests can enjoy craft beer and refined American pub fare.
Plan your Smithsonian visit
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls
Learn all about the fascinating monuments in Washington, DC from the seat of American power to somber memorials.
Capitol Hill
Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.
