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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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

Kid-Friendly Attractions & Interactive Museums in Washington, DC

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

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Things to See & Do at The Wharf in Washington, DC

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Free Things to Do: Best of Washington, DC

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Upper Northwest

Washington National Cathedral

Standing at one of the city's highest points, this soaring Gothic cathedral extends almost the length of two football fields and pierces the city's skyline.

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Virginia

Arlington House

Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Law Enforcement Museum

National Law Enforcement Museum

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DC Metro Area

DC Black Pride

Celebrates the African American, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Held annually during Memorial Day weekend.

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Maryland

Visit Frederick

Downtown Frederick, named as one of the Prettiest Painted Places in the nation, abounds with historic architecture, public art and hundreds of events throughout the year.

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Foggy Bottom

Top of the Gate

An award-winning open-air rooftop, Top of the Gate offers 360-degree views of the Kennedy Center, Potomac River, the Key and Arlington bridges, Washington Monument and the DC skyline.

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Georgetown

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Congress designated this serene island as a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation

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Anacostia

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River

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