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100+ Free Things to Do

Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...

Things to Do This January 2026 in Washington, DC

Marvel at holiday lights decorating historic homes, ice skate in fro...

Things to Do This Week

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Jan. 16-18, 2026

Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.


Capitol Hill

Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's M...

Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memorial) feature..

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Capitol Hill

Lincoln Park

This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia

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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

Boating in DC

Kayak, Canoe & Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

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Georgetown

Georgetown Heritage

C&O Canal Walking Tours

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.

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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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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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