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Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
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.
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Logan Circle
We're a community-focused destination where great drinks and even better company come together.
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
The National Museum of the United States Army
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century
Southwest & The Wharf
At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st century art experience to the nation's capital.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
The National Building Museum is America's leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment.
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Georgetown
“We left feeling like game show legends.”
Kayak, Canoe & Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
West Potomac Park, the area between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry trees
