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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Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
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
First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.
Anacostia
Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum
Southwest & The Wharf
Let's Tour DC. We offer paint and sail options, sightseeing, and private event tours for 50 guests.
National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City, where history, live music, local eats, and small-town charm come together in the heart of Northern Virginia.
Foggy Bottom
Explore the American home with our 31 period rooms and so much more! FREE
Capitol Hill
Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memorial) feature..
Find Inspiration at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Situated over the pier and waves of the Potomac River, our spa features four treatment rooms, one couple room, a nail salon, and luxury showers.
National Environmental Museum and Education Center
Dupont Circle
DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle