Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
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Downtown
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
Dupont Circle
Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.
Virginia
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives.
Upper Northwest
Standing at one of the city's highest points, this soaring Gothic cathedral extends almost the length of two football fields and pierces the city's skyline.
Offering craft brews from around the world, authentic brick-oven pizza and gourmet American fare for an updated gastropub experience.
DC Metro Area
Spy-themed tours, events and experience by former CIA officers and inspired by their real-world experiences.
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Georgetown
The Magic Duel Comedy Show
It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House
Capitol Express Tours