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100+ Free Things to Do

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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Things to Do This December 2025 in Washington, DC

Marvel at holiday lights decorating historic homes, ice skate in fro...

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 19-21, 2025

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Georgetown

Great Big Game Show

“We left feeling like game show legends.”

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Downtown

Big Bus Tours Washington, DC

Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.

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Georgetown

The Escape Game DC, Georgetown

The Escape Game — DC's best escape rooms in the heart of Georgetown!

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Southwest & The Wharf

Be You! - Boat Tours

Let's Tour DC. We offer paint and sail options, sightseeing, and private event tours for 50 guests.

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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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DC Metro Area

DCAcar: Top Private Tours

Washington DC Private Guided Tours - ☀️Day & 🌜Moonlight VIP Tours Available

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Georgetown

The Escape Game DC, Georgetown

The Escape Game — DC's best escape rooms in the heart of Georgetown!

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Upper Northwest

Washington National Cathedral

Standing at one of the city's highest points, this soaring Gothic cathedral extends almost the length of two football fields and pierces the city's skyline.

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DC Metro Area

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

If you want to know American whiskey, you’ve got to know the mid-Atlantic region

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Logan Circle

The Muni

Welcome to The Muni, where good vibes meet great swings.

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Downtown

Vue

Ascend to Vue, Washington, DC's iconic rooftop lounge.

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National Mall

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art...

The National Museum of Asian Art is dedicated to advancing public knowledge about the arts and cultures of Asia through exhibitions, publications, research and education.

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DC Metro Area

Underground Donut Tour

The Underground Donut Tour is DC's only food tour solely focused on everyone's favorite pastry, donuts!

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Maryland

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Concert venue located in Columbia, MD, north of Silver Spring

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Downtown

Hedy's Rooftop

WASHINGTON DC ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Great Big Game Show

Big Bus Tours Washington, DC

The Escape Game DC, Georgetown

Be You! - Boat Tours

George Washington's Mount Vernon

DCAcar: Top Private Tours

The Escape Game DC, Georgetown

Washington National Cathedral

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

The Muni

Vue

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art...

Underground Donut Tour

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Hedy's Rooftop

The District Blog

20+ Restaurants with Fires to Cozy Up to

Your Guide to the 13 Coolest Neighborhoods in Washington, DC

Holiday-Themed Theater Performances & Shows

Order Your Free Visitors Guide

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Your Guide to the 13 Coolest Neighborhoods in Washington, DC

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All Things to Do

100+ Free Things to Do

Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Things to Do This December 2025 in Washington, DC

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Great Big Game Show

Big Bus Tours Washington, DC

The Escape Game DC, Georgetown

Be You! - Boat Tours

George Washington&#039;s Mount Vernon

DCAcar: Top Private Tours

The Escape Game DC, Georgetown

Washington National Cathedral

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

The Muni

Vue

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art...

Underground Donut Tour

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Hedy&#039;s Rooftop

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Hedy's Rooftop