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Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26
Georgetown
Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
NoMa & Union Market
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National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
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.
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.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
DC's only museum exploring the region's Jewish history to inspire community-building and social action.
Home of the original Kraken, our Penn Quarter location boasts a space with eight axe-throwing lanes.
Adams Morgan
The American Planning Association named Adams Morgan one of the top 10 neighborhoods in America.
Petworth
DC's premier event venue, beer garden, and tavern featuring a large indoor and outdoor space located in the heart of Washington, DC.
Foggy Bottom
Shrieks of Laughter, Night After Night at Shear Madness
More than a museum, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream invites visitors to explore what’s possible through an interactive exhibition.
Shaw
Whether it's a live show or private event, this historic theater provides an intimate feel while delivering a legendary experience.
Southwest & The Wharf
Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres.
