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Anyone in DC can tap into the city’s creative heartbeat, you just need to know where to look.

Whether you become inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods with bustling shops and cafes, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. Subscribe to a podcast that’s recorded live from your hotel. 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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National Children's Museum

National Children's Museum

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is devoted to the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world

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Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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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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Brookland

Basilica of the National Shrine of the I...

The largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Howl at the Moon

A DC corporate event venue offering an array of event packages for groups of all sizes in both semi-private and private spaces.

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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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Downtown

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Ameri...

Permanent collection and exhibitions of American crafts. This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from the 19th century to the present

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls

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Southwest & The Wharf

International Spy Museum

Experience an interactive mission at the International Spy Museum!

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Warner Theatre

The Warner is host to a variety of televised events, award shows, conferences, film screenings and unique dinners on stage.

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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

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

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Planet Word Museum
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Signature Guided Cottage Tour

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National Mall

Canova: Sketching in Clay

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Specialty Tour: Under One Roof: Living and Working at The Wilson House

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Fiestas Orientales

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Explore More! in STEM: Flying High with the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

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Downtown

"Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard" at Ford's Theatre

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Virginia

King of the Yees

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Paella Festival at Jaleo

Now - Oct 01, 2023

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Southwest & The Wharf

Beyond the Light

Now - Nov 05, 2023

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Petworth

Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

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Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

Now - May 31, 2024

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National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

Now - May 30, 2025

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National Mall

Explore More! in STEM: Flying High with the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

Now - Sep 27, 2023

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CiNoMatic

Now - Oct 11, 2023

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

Now - May 28, 2025

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Mount Vernon Square

Movies in Milian Outdoor Movie Series

Now - Sep 27, 2023

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Dupont Circle

Millionaires, Mansions and Moonshine

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Virginia

The Tell-Tale Heart at Synetic Theater

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Downtown

DAR Museum Trivia Night

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Capitol Hill

Live! at the Library: Danzón Class with Corazón Folklórico

Now - Sep 28, 2023

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