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100+ Free Things to Do

Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...

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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.

Racing Presidents at Washington Nationals baseball game - Things to do this spring and summer in Washington, DC

60+ Things to Do This August 2025 in Washington, DC

There’s no shortage of exciting events to help you stay cool in DC t...

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025

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Maryland

Visit National Harbor

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.

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DC Metro Area

Embark DC Boat Tours

Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!

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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

Great Big Game Show

Play a variety of classic TV game show mini-games to rack up points in an hour long, team v team showdown!

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DC Metro Area

Embark DC Boat Tours

Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!

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NoMa & Union Market

Old Town Trolley Tours

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Capitol Hill

Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour

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

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Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery Tours

Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Apple Store at Carnegie Library

Take part in exciting events featuring artists, musicians, photographers, speakers, filmmakers and more.

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Ivy City

Ivy City Smokehouse

The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse is Ivy City's first neighborhood restaurant.

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Capitol Hill

Folger Shakespeare Library

Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.

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DC Metro Area

Art With Tosca

Experience Washington, D.C.'s vibrant art scene through Art with Tosca, offering private, art historian-led tours across the city’s top museums.

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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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Shaw

SOST

Step into Sost, a three-story destination in DC where the Black and African Diaspora comes alive.

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DC Metro Area

DC Bird Alliance

Take a walk on the wild side with DC Bird Alliance to explore the more than 300 birds species in our beautiful natural spaces across DC.

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Petworth

President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!

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