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.
Woodbridge Center$4.4A local shopping destination offering dining, retail, and everyday services.
Woodrow Wilson Memorial BridgeFree4.4A scenic Potomac River bridge linking Virginia, Maryland, and Washington
National Building Museum$4.3A captivating museum exploring architecture engineering urban planning and interior design
Shopping District at 14th Street$$4.3Discover stylish boutiques and vibrant dining along Washington's lively 14th Street.
The Mall at Prince Georges$4.2A convenient suburban shopping center offering popular retailers and casual dining
Westfield Wheaton Mall$4.2A vibrant suburban shopping destination offering diverse retail and popular dining
Ballston Quarter$4.1A vibrant urban shopping and dining destination in Arlington Virginia
Supreme Court of the United StatesFree4.1Explore America's highest judicial court housed inside an iconic neoclassical landmark
Eastover Shopping Center$3.8Convenient long-running retail plaza offering everyday shopping and essential services
Capitol RiverfrontFreeA vibrant waterfront neighborhood filled with dining, parks, and baseball
Cleveland ParkFreeA charming historic Washington neighborhood with classic architecture and leafy streets
Columbia Heights$A lively Washington neighborhood featuring diverse dining, shopping, and historic architecture.
Dupont CircleFreeA vibrant historic neighborhood centered around an iconic marble fountain park
Fort Dupont ParkFreeDiscover historic Civil War earthworks and scenic trails in Southeast D.C.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt MemorialFreeAn outdoor memorial honoring President Roosevelt along Washington's scenic Tidal Basin.
Georgetown at M Street NW$$Vibrant historic thoroughfare filled with luxury retail boutiques and dining
Largo Town Center$A convenient shopping destination near Washington featuring diverse stores and services.
Mason Neck State ParkFreeDiscover peaceful wetlands, riverfront trails, and nesting bald eagles near Washington.
Old Town Alexandria$Explore historic cobblestone streets, boutique shopping, and vibrant waterfront dining.
Rockville Town Square$A lively walkable outdoor plaza featuring dining, shopping, and community events.
Skyline DriveFreeA breathtaking scenic highway winding through the Blue Ridge Mountains
The White HouseFreeThe iconic official residence and office of the United States president
Tidal BasinFreeIconic Washington reservoir framed by historic monuments and cherry blossoms
Towers ParkFreeA vibrant community park featuring sports courts, playgrounds, and dog-friendly spaces.
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