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Downtown
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
NoMa & Union Market
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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.
Maryland
Rising from the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation's capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other.
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Southwest & The Wharf
Make unforgettable memories with these popular experiences
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
A modern spin on putting, redefining the game within an immersive experience and innovative technology as guests move from one course to the next.
Home of the original Kraken, our Penn Quarter location boasts a space with eight axe-throwing lanes.
Anacostia
Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River
Inspired by timeless salons and press clubs, this moody speakeasy offers clever cocktails.
Virginia
Fly High at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
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.
Tulum-Inspired rooftop restaurant and lounge.
