Things to do in Washington
Popular picks: Visit the Smithsonian museums along the National Mall. · Tour the U.S. Capitol and learn about legislative processes. · Explore the monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln and Washington Memorials. · Stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood. · Attend a performance at the Kennedy Center.
The Capital Wheel$$4.6Soar above National Harbor for sweeping views of the Potomac skyline
The DC Improv Comedy Club$$4.6Washington's premier subterranean comedy club featuring top national and local talent
Bladensburg Waterfront ParkFree4.5Scenic Anacostia River park offering pontoon boat tours and trails
Capital Crescent TrailFree4.5Scenic eleven mile trail connecting Georgetown to Bethesda along the Potomac
Hirshhorn MuseumFree4.5Experience cutting-edge modern and contemporary art on the National Mall.
Lincoln Theatre$$4.5Historic Washington venue showcasing vibrant live music, comedy, and cultural performances.
Meridian Hill ParkFree4.5Historic urban national park featuring tiered fountains and vibrant community gatherings.
National Museum of the American Indian$$$4.5Explore diverse Native American history and culture on the National Mall
National Theatre DC$$4.5Historic venue hosting touring Broadway shows along Pennsylvania Avenue in DC
The Black Cat$4.5Iconic 14th Street venue hosting indie music, rock, and nightlife
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile MuseumFree4.5Explore global textile arts and local history on GW campus
Warner Theatre$$4.5Historic Art Deco venue hosting live music, comedy, and stage performances
Anacostia ParkFree4.4A scenic Washington riverfront park featuring trails, sports, and outdoor skating.
International Spy Museum$$4.4Uncover the secrets of world espionage at Washington's interactive spy museum.
U Street Corridor$4.4A vibrant historic neighborhood famed for jazz heritage and nightlife
Woodrow Wilson Memorial BridgeFree4.4A scenic Potomac River bridge linking Virginia, Maryland, and Washington
Benjamin Banneker ParkFree4.3A scenic historic memorial plaza overlooking the Potomac River waterfront
National Building Museum$4.3A captivating museum exploring architecture engineering urban planning and interior design
Ballston Quarter$4.1A vibrant urban shopping and dining destination in Arlington Virginia
Capitol RiverfrontFreeA vibrant waterfront neighborhood filled with dining, parks, and baseball
Cleveland ParkFreeA charming historic Washington neighborhood with classic architecture and leafy streets
Dupont CircleFreeA vibrant historic neighborhood centered around an iconic marble fountain park
Fort Dupont ParkFreeDiscover historic Civil War earthworks and scenic trails in Southeast D.C.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt MemorialFreeAn outdoor memorial honoring President Roosevelt along Washington's scenic Tidal Basin.
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