41 Best Things To Do in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., the heart of American democracy, boasts iconic sites like the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. Explore world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant dining, immersing yourself in rich history and culture.
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U.S. National Arboretum and the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
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Enjoy Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
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National Building Museum
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
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Peep pretty flowers at the United States Botanic Garden
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See a baseball game or tour Nationals Park
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Get your live music fix at the 9:30 Club
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Discover the National Archives Museum
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Take the kids to an epic playground
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Hike or bike through Rock Creek Park
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See the animals at the National Zoo
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Try a homemade tart at Ted's Bulletin
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National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Check out the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress
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Hit up a weekend brunch
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Try local beers at Other Half Brewing
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Washington National Cathedral
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Pay your respects at Arlington National Cemetery
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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Catch a show at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Enjoy a Middle Eastern meal at Maydan
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Go-Go Museum and Café
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Marvel at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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Grab a book and a drink at Kramers
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Savor a cocktail at Off the Record speakeasy-style bar
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Explore the Ethiopian food scene
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Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials
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Appreciate the World War II Memorial
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National Air and Space Museum
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Taste your way through Union Market
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Listen to music at Jazz in the Garden
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Explore Georgetown
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Walk the National Mall
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National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Take a Monuments by Moonlight tour
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