Free Attractions in Washington, DC | Washington DC

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Free Things to Do: Family-Friendly Washington, DC

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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...

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Free Things to Do: Best of Washington, DC

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Lincoln Memorial during Summer

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Free Things to Do: Outdoor Activities in Washington, DC

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National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall with Washington Monument

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The Capital of Free Museums

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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.

Child at United States Botanic Garden on Capitol Hill - Free living museum in Washington, DC

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10 Reasons to Visit the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, DC

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal 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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DC Metro Area

Smithsonian Craft Show

Smithsonian Craft Show

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National Mall

Smithsonian Associates

Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life

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National Mall

National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History

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Brookland

Black Sheriffs' Memorial

The Black Sheriffs' Memorial is a unique historical destination in Washington, DC operated by the Lucius D. Amerson Bridge Builder Foundation.

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Capitol Hill

Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memori...

Emancipation Memorial

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National Mall

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The 2020 Smithsonian Folklife Festival presentation on the National Mall in Washington, D

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National Mall

Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumm...

Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater.

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National Mall

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial consists of multiple structures that honor those who sacrificed during the three-year conflict that was the Korean War

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