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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
Capitol Hill
See DC In A Different Light! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour knows just the right way to show off the capital city when the sun goes down
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
National Mall
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa
Designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1818, this historic home was the first and last private residence in Lafayette Square.
Dupont Circle
A women-owned flower shop, Blooms Collective offers personalized floral arrangements, flowers by the stem, workshops and local delivery.
A Tour Of Her Own is the first tourism company in Washington, DC to focus exclusively on women’s history, specializing in city tours, cultural experiences, author talks and virtual presentations.
Capitol Riverfront
District Winery is boutique working winery located in The Yards, a growing community along the Anacostia River.
City Fit Tours was born from the idea that exploring a city should move both your body and your spirit.
Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Shaw
The African American Civil War Memorial, dedicated under the leadership of Dr
