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100+ Free Things to Do

Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...

Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

Things to Do This December 2025 in Washington, DC

Marvel at holiday lights decorating historic homes, ice skate in fro...

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 5-7, 2025


National Mall

Smithsonian Associates

Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life

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Capitol Hill

Lincoln Park

This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia

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Capitol Hill

Bailiwick Clothing Company

An online clothing boutique that specializes in t-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories with designs that represent the best of Washington, D.C.

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Downtown

Museum of Illusions DC

Let your imagination run wild in mind bending exhibits blending education and entertainment, for all ages.

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Upper Northwest

Washington National Cathedral

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.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Kraken Axes DC

Home of the original Kraken, our Penn Quarter location boasts a space with eight axe-throwing lanes.

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Dupont Circle

Anderson House–The American Revolution I...

Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel

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Downtown

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Of the nation and for all the people.

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