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Our end-of-the-week picks for Aug. 7-9, 2026
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Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26
Language is what makes us human.
A bustling neighborhood just steps from the White House and Dupont Circle
Southwest & The Wharf
Let's Tour DC. We offer paint and sail options, sightseeing, and private event tours for 50 guests.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Foggy Bottom
The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.
It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House
Ivy City
Step into real-life video games at Beat The Bomb, the world's craziest team game.
Mount Vernon Square
Rooftop Views, Cold Drinks, Big Games at Over Under Rooftop Sports Bar
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Petworth
Coffee, cocktails and creativity collide at Merry Pin, the craft cafe where everyone can make and mingle.
Logan Circle
Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is DC's premier destination for hilarious improv comedy.
Downtown's Signature Neighborhood