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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

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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...

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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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20+ 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...

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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 2026

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15 Cool Hotels for Your Next Trip to Washington, DC

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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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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden ...

Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.

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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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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Hamilton Live

The Hamilton is fast-becoming Washington, DC's new favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining.

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Capitol Hill

U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Cente...

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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Upper Northwest

Zenith Gallery

Zenith Gallery, the premiere source of art in WDC, 45 years, hundreds of artists in a wide range of styles & mediums from monumental to small.

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Foggy Bottom

Arts Club of Washington

The Arts Club of Washington is the oldest arts nonprofit in the nation's capital, preserving the historic former home of President James Monroe.

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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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National Mall

National Museum of African American Hist...

A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story

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National Mall

National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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Capitol Hill

Folger Shakespeare Library

The Folger welcomes everyone—from communities throughout Washington DC to communities across the globe—to connect in their own way.

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Project Hail Mary in IMAX

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Logan Circle

4th Annual National Capital Cabaret Festival

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2026 Mason Dance Company Gala Concert

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Guided Tour of the Missing Soldiers Office

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Safety Not Guaranteed

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America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center

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The American Story

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Inherit the Wind

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State Fairs: Growing American Craft

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A Good Day to Me Not to You

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Historic carousel will reopen to the public

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Tokyo Nights: Cherry Blossom Weekend Experience

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Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Architecture Walking Tour

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American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

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Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

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Hamnet

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Capitol Hill

Spirit of '76 Special Exhibition

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"1776" at Ford's Theatre

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Eddie Izzard's The Tragedy of Hamlet

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Southwest & The Wharf

Dead Sea Scrolls

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