Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
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Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.
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Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation.
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
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.
Downtown
Language is what makes us human.
Georgetown
The Escape Game — DC's best escape rooms in the heart of Georgetown!
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
A bustling neighborhood just steps from the White House and Dupont Circle
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Enjoy an elevated golf experience with CitySwing’s state-of-the-art simulators. Perfect for family outings, team events and fun for all skill levels!
National Mall
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa
Unlock DC’s stories with expert-led walking and bus tours that reveal the powerful and impactful history behind its landmarks and neighborhoods.
Upper Northwest
Zenith Gallery, the premiere source of art in WDC, 45 years, hundreds of artists in a wide range of styles & mediums from monumental to small.
Capitol Riverfront
Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time”
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
An innovator in the development of new plays earning a reputation for staying plugged in to the mad temper of the times (New York Times).
The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.
It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House