Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
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National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
The Washington Wizards offer an enhanced in-arena experience and the exciting, nonstop action of the NBA.
Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation.
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Capitol Hill
See DC In A Different Light! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour knows just the right way to show off the capital city when the sun goes down
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
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.
Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel
Anacostia
Dionne's is a black woman led, family owned DC spot serving soulful DC classics, craft cocktails, and community vibes in the heart of Sycamore & Oak.
Foggy Bottom
Explore the American home with our 31 period rooms and so much more! FREE
Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.
Georgetown
The oldest house on its original foundation in Washington, DC.
Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC.
Maryland
Board meetings, teleconferencing and broadcast video production by day; and elegant receptions and private screenings by nigh..
Learn about local Washington, DC history!
