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.
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumFree4.8A powerful living memorial dedicated to preserving global Holocaust memory
Washington National CathedralFree4.8Iconic Neo-Gothic landmark with intricate carvings, stained glass, and scenic views.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts$$4.8America's only national park dedicated exclusively to the performing arts.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company$$4.8An intimate theatre venue showcasing provocative modern plays in downtown Washington
Arena Stage$$4.7A pioneer of regional theater showcasing diverse American performing arts.
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site$$4.7Discover Abraham Lincoln's legacy at Washington's historic theater and museum site
Georgetown Waterfront ParkFree4.7Scenic national park along the Potomac River with sweeping views
Mount Vernon TrailFree4.7A scenic paved multiuse trail running along the historic Potomac River.
National Archives MuseumFree4.7Home of America's founding documents and historic national treasures
National Gallery of Art – Sculpture GardenFree4.7A serene outdoor oasis featuring modern sculptures and a central fountain
National Harbor$$4.7Dynamic waterfront destination featuring dining, shopping, and iconic Potomac River views.
National Museum of Health and MedicineFree4.7Explore military medical history through fascinating anatomical specimens and historical exhibits.
National Museum of Women in the Arts$4.7Discover the world's premier museum exclusively dedicated to women artists.
Patuxent River Park - Jug Bay Natural AreaFree4.7Discover scenic tidal wetlands, hiking trails, and paddling along the river.
Smithsonian National Museum of African ArtFree4.7Discover diverse contemporary and historical African art on the National Mall
Smithsonian National Museum of American HistoryFree4.7Discover the heritage, cultural icons, and history shaping the American story.
Smithsonian's National Postal MuseumFree4.7Explore America's fascinating postal history and stamp collections near Union Station.
Studio Theatre$$4.7Contemporary Washington theater showcasing bold new writing in intimate performance spaces
The Gardens at Dumbarton OaksFree4.7A historic terraced garden masterpiece hidden in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood.
The Kreeger Museum$4.7Discover 19th and 20th century masterpieces inside a Philip Johnson home.
Theodore Roosevelt IslandFree4.7A peaceful wooded island memorial honoring America's 26th president in Washington
The Phillips Collection$$4.7Discover America's first museum of modern art in historic Dupont Circle
United States Botanic GardenFree4.7Discover a lush living plant museum on the U.S. Capitol grounds.
Washington MonumentFree4.7An iconic marble obelisk offering sweeping views of Washington DC
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