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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Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
Capitol Hill
See DC In A Different Light! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour knows just the right way to show off the capital city when the sun goes down
A bustling neighborhood just steps from the White House and Dupont Circle
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Capitol Riverfront
DC Defenders at Audi Field
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.
Maryland
Concert venue located in Columbia, MD, north of Silver Spring
Petworth
Coffee, cocktails and creativity collide at Merry Pin, the craft cafe where everyone can make and mingle.
Foggy Bottom
The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Learn about local Washington, DC history!
The National Mall is America’s most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together
