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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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25+ 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...

Two performers on stage beneath ornate theater balconies and chandelier.
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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 2027

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@carahedge - Summer day outside The LINE Hotel in Adams Morgan - Unique hotels in Washington, DC
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15 Cool Hotels for Your Next Trip to Washington, DC

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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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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is Now Open!

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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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Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

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

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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Virginia

Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap

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Maryland

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Board meetings, teleconferencing and broadcast video production by day; and elegant receptions and private screenings by nigh..

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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally renowned Spanish artists in the fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, literature and music

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Capitol Hill

U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center

The Capitol Visitor Center is the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol and is located below the East Front plaza of the Capitol between Constitution and Independence Avenues.

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Brookland

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in...

Experience the Holy Land in DC! Dedicated in 1898, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is one of our city's most beautiful destinations.

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Shaw

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Stunningly furnished venue with outdoor patio, a max capacity of up to 300 guests, located directly across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Options for live entertainment, full bar service and catering.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Building Museum

The National Building Museum is America's leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

An innovator in the development of new plays earning a reputation for staying plugged in to the mad temper of the times (New York Times).

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

Friday Noon Concert featuring a Masterful Trio of Violin, Cello, and Piano

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Foggy Bottom

Friday Noon Concert featuring a Masterful Trio of Violin, Cello, and Piano

Nov 06, 2026

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Downtown

MAMMA MIA

Now - Nov 15, 2026

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Hundred Days

Nov

06

2026

Dupont Circle

Hundred Days

Now - Nov 08, 2026

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06

2026

Downtown

Mamma Mia!

Now - Nov 15, 2026

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Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?

Nov

06

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?

Now - Dec 06, 2026

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Nov

07

2026

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Nov 07, 2026 - Nov 05, 2028

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All The World's A Stage

Nov

06

2026

Virginia

All The World's A Stage

Now - Nov 15, 2026

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Nov

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Southwest & The Wharf

The Logos Theatre presents "Silent Star"

Nov 07, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026

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Washington National Opera - Madama Butterfly

Nov

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Downtown

Washington National Opera - Madama Butterfly

Nov 07, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026

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Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

Nov 07, 2026 - Feb 27, 2027

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Virginia

All The World's A Stage

Now - Dec 20, 2026

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Nov

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT

Now - Nov 08, 2026

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Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Silver Spring

Nov 07, 2026 - Nov 04, 2028

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Maryland

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Nov 06, 2026 - Jun 13, 2027

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Downtown

Magician Charlie Ross at Barbouzard 'Le Brunch'

Nov 08, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Nov

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Foggy Bottom

iMusical: Washington Improv Theater’s improvised musical

Nov 12, 2026

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Friday Noon Concert featuring Ixia Chamber Music

Nov

13

2026

Foggy Bottom

Friday Noon Concert featuring Ixia Chamber Music

Nov 13, 2026

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Washington National Opera - Nixon in China

Nov

14

2026

Downtown

Washington National Opera - Nixon in China

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

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Logan Circle

Tara' Hootenanny

Nov 14, 2026 - Apr 10, 2027

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