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.
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$$4.7Dynamic waterfront destination featuring dining, shopping, and iconic Potomac River views.
National Museum of Health and MedicineFree4.7Explore military medical history through fascinating anatomical specimens and historical exhibits.
National Museum of Women in the Arts$4.7Discover the world's premier museum exclusively dedicated to women artists.
Patuxent River Park - Jug Bay Natural AreaFree4.7Discover scenic tidal wetlands, hiking trails, and paddling along the river.
Potomac ParkFree4.7Scenic urban park featuring iconic monuments, waterfront views, and recreation.
Smithsonian National Museum of American HistoryFree4.7Discover the heritage, cultural icons, and history shaping the American story.
Studio Theatre$$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.
Theodore Roosevelt IslandFree4.7A peaceful wooded island memorial honoring America's 26th president in Washington
The Phillips Collection$$4.7Discover America's first museum of modern art in historic Dupont Circle
The Yards ParkFree4.7A vibrant modern waterfront park along Washington DC's Anacostia River
9:30 Club$4.6Iconic Washington D.C. music venue hosting top indie and mainstream acts
Atlas Performing Arts Center$$4.6A vibrant restored Art Deco venue for live performing arts
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In GeorgetownFree4.6Historic national park section offering picturesque canal walks in Georgetown
East Potomac ParkFree4.6A scenic waterfront peninsula offering cycling, golf, and Potomac views
Fort Washington ParkFree4.6Explore historic coastal fortifications overlooking the Potomac River and scenic trails
GALA Hispanic Theatre$$4.6A premier center for Spanish and English theatrical arts in Washington
Glen Echo ParkFree4.6A historic arts and cultural park offering galleries, dances, and events.
Glover Archbold ParkFree4.6A peaceful urban forest park with scenic dirt trails in Washington
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic GardensFree4.6A tranquil sanctuary in Washington featuring lotus blooms and boardwalk trails
Lake Accotink ParkFree4.6A scenic forested park offering trail hiking, boating, and outdoor family fun
Smithsonian National Zoological ParkFree4.6Discover thousands of animals at Washington's iconic free historic zoo
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