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Our end-of-the-week picks for July 17-19, 2026
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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
NoMa & Union Market
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Downtown
Exceptional Drinks, Delightful Bites, & A Touch Of DC’s Rich Cocktail History
Georgetown
The Escape Game — DC's best escape rooms in the heart of Georgetown!
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26
Foggy Bottom
Their name is inspired by the Italian word for silver.
Southwest & The Wharf
The Stacks is designed to foster everyday connection and active public life along the Anacostia River.
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Explore DC's first ale trail! The Metropolitan Beer Trail links seven of the District's most popular brew pubs and bars with a FREE digital passport.
The 2020 Smithsonian Folklife Festival presentation on the National Mall in Washington, D
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Blending Japanese Precision with Mediterranean Warmth
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Mount Vernon Square
Located in the heart of the Chinatown/ Penn Quarter and includes over 25,000 square feet, the Fuel Bar, Bang Salon, and full-service locker rooms.