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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
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.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
A bustling neighborhood just steps from the White House and Dupont Circle
Woodley Park
Enjoy thousands of exotic animals
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible: What's in it will truly surprise you!
Hill Center aims to broaden the horizons of all who enter by providing high-quality arts, education, and cultural programs to engage more fully in the life of our city.
National World War II Memorial
Georgetown
Come In & Enjoy The Excitement Of Bowling Bocce At Pinstripes. Make A Reservation Today!
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Carmine's, NYC's legendary family-style Italian restaurant,
H Street NE
If theater were a late-night dive bar chat with smart friends, it would be Rorschach Theatre.
The Keegan Theatre presents award-winning plays and musicals in a unique and intimate 120-seat theater space just steps away from Dupont Circle.