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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Maryland
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.
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.
Downtown
DC's Top Magician and Mentalist Knows What You're Thinking!
NoMa & Union Market
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National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Discovery Theater
Capitol Hill
The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.
Check out National Harbor's world-class attraction, the Capital Wheel.
Come celebrate 30 years of feasting and fun!
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!
This gem on the National Mall is dedicated to the third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence
Foggy Bottom
Explore the American home with our 31 period rooms and so much more! FREE
For over 50 years, DDFS is the preeminent shopping destination in the heart of Washington DC.
