Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
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Our end-of-the-week picks for July 31 – Aug. 2, 2026
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Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Downtown
Language is what makes us human.
NoMa & Union Market
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Maryland
Rising from the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation's capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other.
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26
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.
Located just 50 miles south of Washington, DC, the Fredericksburg region is a timeless experience rich in history, art and adventure
Mount Vernon Square
The ambiance at STK Washington D.C. is unmatched, boasting a chic, contemporary design with an energetic vibe.
DC Metro Area
Smithsonian Craft Show
...and you thought we were just history!
Great Falls Park
National Aquarium
Celebrate Summer in our Nation's Capital
National Mall
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