Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...
Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.
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Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 19-21, 2025
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Georgetown
“We left feeling like game show legends.”
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Downtown
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
NoMa & Union Market
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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
National Mall
Located between 14th St. and Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW (formerly 15th St
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
The National Mall is America’s most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together
DC Metro Area
Experience Washington, D.C.'s vibrant art scene through Art with Tosca, offering private, art historian-led tours across the city’s top museums.
Astro Beer Hall is located just across the street from Metro Center.
District Heroines is a sister-run candle brand that celebrates DC through scent and storytelling.
Foggy Bottom
Explore the American home with our 31 period rooms and so much more! FREE
One of the few original taverns left in the city. With unparalleled history, hosting every President since Truman with its historic charm, serving classic American fare for four generations.
