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Georgetown
The Magic Duel Comedy Show
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.
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
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.
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa
Designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1818, this historic home was the first and last private residence in Lafayette Square.
Upper Northwest
Friendship Heights offers a stellar lineup of nationally recognized high-end shopping and great restaurants.
The home of every U.S. president except George Washington, the site of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue was selected in June 1791
Petworth
DC's premier event venue, beer garden, and tavern featuring a large indoor and outdoor space located in the heart of Washington, DC.
Woodley Park
Enjoy thousands of exotic animals
National Museum of American History
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.
