Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...
Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.
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Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 19-21, 2025
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Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Downtown
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Georgetown
“We left feeling like game show legends.”
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
NoMa & Union Market
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National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
DC's Top Magician and Mentalist Knows What You're Thinking!
Virginia
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.
The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall
Unlock DC’s stories with expert-led walking and bus tours that reveal the powerful and impactful history behind its landmarks and neighborhoods.
Shaw
450 capacity music venue built to support emerging artists as they connect with their growing fanbase. The Atlantis is Where Music Begins.
A rustic expanse of 1,754-acres surrounding Rock Creek and extending north to the District line
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC.
Foggy Bottom
Shrieks of Laughter, Night After Night at Shear Madness
The first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy.
The Washington Auto Show, the largest public event in DC.
