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Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.
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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.
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
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
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.
NoMa & Union Market
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DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
National Mall
Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life
Discover Washington, DC in style with Tea Around Town!
National Museum of Natural History
Wolf Trap
For over 50 years, DDFS is the preeminent shopping destination in the heart of Washington DC.
Georgetown
The oldest house on its original foundation in Washington, DC.
Capitol Express Tours
Maryland
Glenstone seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature