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Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

Whether you're inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

Henry the elephant in the National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

Warner Theater Interior
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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

National Postal Museum
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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

Venture off the National Mall to these knowledge centers for a uniqu...

Inside National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

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Grab A Seat: Washington, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

Grandfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Mural by Aniekan Udofia
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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

A couple looks at a colorful painting at the Phillips Collection.
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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

Whether during Pride or year-round, visitors and locals can embrace ...

National Gallery of Art East Building - Museum on the National Mall - Washington, DC
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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

Explore modern artworks in this stunningly beautiful free museum on ...

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The Best City to Visit in 2026

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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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Dupont Circle

Woodrow Wilson House

Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden ...

Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.

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National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.

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Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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National Mall

National Archives Museum

Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Mus...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

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Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel

Live! is Maryland's #1 Tourist Attraction

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Mount Vernon Square

Cloakroom

DC's premier venue features 5,000 sq. ft. of space, a rooftop with panoramic views, a large stage, high-tech sound and lighting and luxe finishes.

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Virginia

Signature Theatre

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is DC's positively swanky (The New York Times) home for contemporary musicals and new plays.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Hamilton Live

The Hamilton is fast-becoming Washington, DC's new favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining.

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Anacostia

Frederick Douglass National Historic Sit...

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century

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Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour

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Mall to Monuments 5k Running Tour

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Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit

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American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection

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The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art

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Downtown

Tawny Chatmon

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Dupont Circle

Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection

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Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600–1750

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Historic Blenheim - Tours & History

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U Street

U Streets Jazzed Up Cocktail Tour

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Capitol Hill

Julius X

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Southwest & The Wharf

Dead Sea Scrolls

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In Clay

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Fiddler on the Roof

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Antony & Cleopatra

Jan 10, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026

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Guided Tour of the Missing Soldiers Office

Now - Jan 08, 2028

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National Mall

Special Exhibitions and Installations

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

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Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Architecture Walking Tour

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