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100+ Free Things to Do

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

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Things to Do This December 2025 in Washington, DC

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

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 19-21, 2025

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Maryland

Visit National Harbor

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.

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DC Metro Area

Embark DC Boat Tours

Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!

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DC Metro Area

Embark DC Boat Tours

Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Brookland

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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Woodley Park

Cathedral Choral Society

The Cathedral Choral Society presents masterworks of choral-orchestral repertoire in the majestic glow of Washington National Cathedral.

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Woodley Park

Baked by Yael

DC’s First Cakepoppery®!

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National Mall

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is situated on a four-acre site along the National Mall's Tidal Basin, adjacent to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and shares a direct line of sight between

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National Mall

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Plan your Smithsonian visit

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Southwest & The Wharf

City Cruises

Make unforgettable memories with these popular experiences

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Georgetown

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails

An American Beer Hall in Georgetown Park

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Downtown

CitySwing

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!

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DC Metro Area

Monumental Tours

Private, customizable tours for groups of all sizes. We provide a premium private DC tour experience with professional guides and luxury transportation

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Visit National Harbor

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National Postal Museum

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

National Postal Museum

Anacostia Community Museum

Cathedral Choral Society

Baked by Yael

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

City Cruises

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails

CitySwing

Monumental Tours

The District Blog

20+ Restaurants with Fires to Cozy Up to

Your Guide to the 13 Coolest Neighborhoods in Washington, DC

Holiday-Themed Theater Performances & Shows

Order Your Free Visitors Guide

5 Reasons to Partner with a DMO

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Museums with After-Hours Programming in Washington, DC

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Member Testimonials

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The District Blog

20+ Restaurants with Fires to Cozy Up to

Your Guide to the 13 Coolest Neighborhoods in Washington, DC

Holiday-Themed Theater Performances & Shows

Order Your Free Visitors Guide

All Things to Do

100+ Free Things to Do

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

Things to Do This December 2025 in Washington, DC

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Visit National Harbor

Embark DC Boat Tours

Embark DC Boat Tours

National Postal Museum

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

National Postal Museum

Anacostia Community Museum

Cathedral Choral Society

Baked by Yael

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

City Cruises

Clubhouse: Coffee &amp; Cocktails

CitySwing

Monumental Tours

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails