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Museums
Ford's Theatre Museum
The historic site of President Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination, combining a working theater, a museum of Lincolnia…
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Explore the final home of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who rose to become a world-renowned abolitionist, statesma…
Freer Gallery of Art / National Museum of Asian Art
The Smithsonian’s first fine arts museum, the Freer Gallery of Art showcases a premier collection of Asian masterpieces…
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
A Smithsonian architectural wonder featuring international modern and contemporary art within a striking cylindrical bu…
International Spy Museum
The only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage, featuring the world's largest collection of…
Library of Congress
The world's largest library and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, serving as the research a…
Library of Congress
Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, housing the w…
Museum of the Bible
A massive, high-tech exploration of the Bible's history and impact, featuring over 1,000 artifacts and immersive VR exp…
National Archives Building
Home to the Charters of Freedom, this historic landmark preserves the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, an…
National Building Museum
Housed in the historic 19th-century Pension Building, this museum celebrates architecture, engineering, and urban plann…
National Gallery of Art
A preeminent world museum on the National Mall, featuring an expansive collection of Western art from the Middle Ages t…
National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall
A state-of-the-art exploration hub opening June 26, 2026, featuring immersive technology, iconic photography, and over…
National Museum of African Art
The Smithsonian's premier showcase of African art, featuring the largest collection of its kind in the United States, l…
National Museum of Natural History
Explore the world's most popular natural history museum, featuring the largest natural history collection on Earth, the…
National Museum of the American Indian
A stunning Smithsonian institution dedicated to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, featuring curvilinear architect…
National Portrait Gallery
A Smithsonian institution housed in a historic Greek Revival building, this gallery tells the American story through a…
Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building
The Smithsonian's second oldest building, this 1881 architectural icon served as the first U.S. National Museum and rem…
Smithsonian Institution Building
Known as The Castle, this striking red sandstone landmark is the oldest building of the Smithsonian Institution, servin…
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Explore the world's largest collection of aviation and space artifacts, featuring legendary aircraft and spacecraft in…
The Phillips Collection
America's first museum of modern art, this private institution is housed in the former home of Duncan Phillips within t…
The Phillips Collection
America's first museum of modern art, housed in the former home of its founder, Duncan Phillips, in the heart of Dupont…
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The official United States memorial and museum dedicated to the history and legacy of the Holocaust, featuring permanen…
U.S. Navy Museum
The only museum providing a complete overview of U.S. naval history, this official Navy site preserves artifacts and ar…
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
A powerful national monument and museum honoring the 209,145 African American soldiers and 7,000 white officers of the…
Anacostia Community Museum
Founded in 1967, this Smithsonian institution was the first federally funded community museum in the United States, ded…
Capital Jewish Museum
The Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is a state-of-the-art facility exploring the diverse history, culture,…
Display ship Barry
A former Forrest Sherman-class destroyer that served as the Navy's premier display ship at the historic Washington Navy…
Dumbarton House
A Federal-period historic house museum in Georgetown, built in 1799, featuring 18th- and 19th-century artifacts and an…
Georgetown University Art Galleries
Explore contemporary art at Georgetown University Art Galleries, featuring rotating exhibitions by acclaimed artists an…
George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
A unique intersection of global artistry and local history, this free museum showcases 5,000 years of international tex…
Heurich House Museum
Known as the Brewmaster's Castle, this Gilded Age mansion is the best-preserved example of Richardsonian Romanesque res…
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
The opulent former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, this historic house museum showcases a world-class collection of…
House of Sweden
A stunning glass-and-wood architectural landmark in Georgetown, this building serves as the diplomatic home for Sweden,…
Katzen Arts Center / American University Museum
A modern hub for creativity at American University, featuring a 30,000-square-foot museum and sculpture garden showcasi…
Kreeger Museum
A Modernist architectural gem designed by Philip Johnson, this nonprofit museum showcases a prestigious collection of 1…
Mexican Cultural Institute
Housed in a spectacular 1910 mansion, this nonprofit center promotes Mexico-U.S. relations through free art exhibits, s…
National Law Enforcement Museum
An immersive, mostly underground facility in Judiciary Square that explores 300 years of American law enforcement throu…
National Museum of American Diplomacy
Located at the U.S. Department of State headquarters, this unique institution is the first museum in the United States…
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Dedicated to the courage of Jewish Americans, this museum preserves military contributions from colonial days to the pr…
National Postal Museum
Discover the epic journey of the mail at the National Postal Museum, a free Smithsonian institution featuring rare stam…
Old Korean Legation Museum
A historic Victorian house museum in Logan Circle, detailing the early diplomatic relations between the Joseon kingdom…
Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery is the nation's premier museum dedicated to American craft, housed in a stunning National Historic…
Rubell Museum DC
A dedicated contemporary art museum housed in a historic 1906 school building, showcasing the extensive Rubell Family c…
The Museum at Dumbarton Oaks
A hidden gem in Georgetown, this Harvard University research institute and museum houses an exceptional collection of B…
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The world's first museum dedicated solely to championing women through the arts, featuring a vast collection of over 6,…
The Society of the Cincinnati at Anderson House
The headquarters of the nation's oldest patriotic organization, housed in a grand 1905 Beaux Arts mansion in the Dupont…
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
A National Historic Landmark in Georgetown featuring Federal-period architecture, expansive gardens, and the largest co…
U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms
An opulent living museum within the Harry S. Truman Building, showcasing over 5,000 pieces of early American decorative…
Woodrow Wilson House
Step into a preserved 1924 time capsule at the former residence of the 28th U.S. President, featuring original furnitur…
Addison/Ripley Fine Art
A premier contemporary art gallery in Georgetown, established in 1981, showcasing a dynamic mix of local, national, and…
Foundry Gallery
Visit Washington, DC's oldest non-profit artists' cooperative, a member-run space dedicated to showcasing high-quality,…
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History
Embassy Row
A prestigious diplomatic district in Northwest Washington, D.C., featuring a high concentration of embassies, diplomati…
Georgetown University
The oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, Georgetown University's stunning Hilltop camp…
National Historic Landmark Old Patent Office Building façade
A masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture, this National Historic Landmark once housed the U.S. Patent Office and now…
Petersen House
The solemn site where President Abraham Lincoln passed away on April 15, 1865, after his assassination at Ford's Theatr…
Barracks Row
The oldest commercial district in Washington, D.C., this historic corridor on 8th Street SE blends military history wit…
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
The oldest residence on Capitol Hill, this historic home served as the epicenter for Alice Paul and the National Woman'…
Blagden Alley
A hidden gem in the Shaw neighborhood, Blagden Alley blends 19th-century history with the DC Alley Museum's vibrant mur…
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
The former residence of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black History," this Victorian row house served as the he…
Chinese Embassy (former Walsh Mansion)
A historic Gilded Age mansion at 1600 21st Street Northwest, designed by Henry Andersen in 1903 for gold miner Thomas F…
Constitution Hall
Washington, D.C.'s largest concert hall, built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to host their annual…
Foggy Bottom Historic District
A preserved pocket of 19th-century working-class history in Washington, D.C., featuring narrow brick rowhouses and quie…
Fourteenth Street Historic District
A vibrant commercial corridor blending historic architecture with modern urban energy, this National Register district…
Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District
A premier Northwest Washington corridor blending late 19th-century commercial prosperity with modern nightlife, recogni…
Healy Hall
The iconic flagship building of Georgetown University, Healy Hall is a massive Neo-Romanesque and High Victorian Gothic…
Industrial Bank
The oldest and largest African American and family-owned community bank in the metropolitan Washington region, Industri…
Logan Circle Historic District
A stunning eight-block historic district in Northwest D.C. featuring 135 late-19th-century residences and a central 1.8…
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
A Victorian townhouse serving as a memorial to Mary McLeod Bethune and the first headquarters of the National Council o…
Mount Zion / Female Union Band Society Cemeteries
A profound historic memorial park containing two of the oldest African American cemeteries in Washington, D.C., includi…
National Union Building
A restored 1890 Romanesque Revival landmark in Chinatown/Penn Quarter, this former insurance headquarters now serves as…
Oak Hill Cemetery
A serene 22-acre rural cemetery in Georgetown, featuring the Gothic Revival Renwick Chapel and the resting places of in…
Old Stone House
The oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, D.C., this 1765 pre-Revolutionary home in Georgetown pro…
Pierce Mill
A historic 1829 water-powered mill in Rock Creek Park, offering seasonal demonstrations of corn, wheat, and rye grindin…
Prince Hall Masonic Temple
A stunning Indiana limestone landmark on U Street, this 1929 temple serves as a monument to African American advocacy a…
Riggs National Bank (historic building)
A stunning example of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival architecture, this 1891 landmark once served as the 'Bank of Pre…
The Line Hotel (former First Church of Christ, Scientist)
A stunning Neoclassical Revival church from 1912 converted into a design-centric boutique hotel and community hub in th…
The Octagon House
A masterpiece of late Federalist architecture, this historic townhouse served as the temporary White House for Presiden…
True Reformer Building
A historic five-story landmark at 1200 U Street NW, designed and financed by the Black community as a symbol of indepen…
U.S. Naval Observatory
The U.S. Naval Observatory is a premier scientific and military facility in Washington, D.C., serving as the official s…
Walsh-McLean House (Embassy of Indonesia)
A lavish Gilded Age mansion designed by Henry Anderson, this eclectic architectural gem served as the home of the Hope…
15 Logan Circle
The Old Korean Legation Museum is a Victorian landmark at 15 Logan Circle, serving as a diplomatic bridge between the J…
Apollo Theater site / Ourisman Chevrolet Service Center
A historic site in Washington, D.C., marking the former location of an Apollo Theater, now occupied by the Ourisman Che…
Cox's Row
A distinguished row of five Federal-style townhouses in west Georgetown, built by Colonel John Cox for himself and his…
Eight Hundred Block of F St. NW
A historic collection of five commercial buildings in Penn Quarter, featuring 1875 architecture and recognized on the U…
General John A. Logan House
The 1878 residence of Senator John A. Logan, a Civil War general and champion of equal rights for Black Americans, loca…
Holt House
Tucked away within the National Zoo, Holt House is a derelict Neoclassical mansion and the oldest building owned by the…
Home for the Aged Men and Women site
The site of a 19th-century charitable refuge managed by the Little Sisters of the Poor, which later evolved into the Na…
Josephine Butler Parks Center
A stunning 40-room Renaissance Revival mansion overlooking Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, once home to the Hungarian and…
Knickerbocker Theatre Site
The site of the 1922 Knickerbocker Theatre collapse, where a massive blizzard caused the city's deadliest building disa…
Lanier Firehouse
A historic 1908 Mission-style firehouse in Lanier Heights, repurposed as a community arts center and home to the DC Fir…
Mary Ann Shadd Cary House
The former home of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, a pioneering Black newspaperwoman and lawyer, stands as a brick rowhouse in the…
Old City Hall
A National Historic Landmark at Judiciary Square, this imposing stone structure evolved from a 1849 brick city hall int…
Patterson Mansion
A stunning Neoclassical landmark at 15 Dupont Circle NW, this former socialite's estate now serves as a premier event v…
Richard H. Townsend House
A Beaux Arts masterpiece on Massachusetts Avenue, this former Gilded Age mansion served as a brief residence for Frankl…
Tingey House
The official residence of the Chief of Naval Operations, this 1804 landmark is one of the few structures to survive the…
Volta Laboratory and Bureau
A National Historic Landmark in Georgetown, this neoclassical building served as Alexander Graham Bell's research cente…
Warder Mansion
A Romanesque Revival masterpiece by H. H. Richardson, this 1886 mansion is the only surviving building by the famed arc…
Whitelaw Hotel
A landmark of Black entrepreneurship, the Whitelaw was Washington's first luxury hotel and apartment building financed,…
Whittemore House
A landmark 19th-century mansion in Dupont Circle, serving as a historic house museum and the headquarters of the Woman'…
Woodley Mansion
A stately Federal-style hilltop mansion built in 1801, now serving as the heart of the Maret School campus in the histo…
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Landmarks
Capitol Visitor Center
The primary gateway to the U.S. Capitol, this massive underground complex provides a welcoming, educational introductio…
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
A sprawling 7.5-acre outdoor museum honoring the 32nd US President and Eleanor Roosevelt, featuring four thematic rooms…
Jefferson Memorial
A neoclassical marble tribute to the third U.S. President, situated on the Tidal Basin and framed by iconic Japanese fl…
Korean War Veterans Memorial
A poignant national memorial honoring U.S. and South Korean service members who fought against North Korea's 1950 invas…
Lincoln Memorial
A neoclassical temple honoring the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, anchoring the western end of the National Mall…
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
A powerful tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a massive granite statue and symbolic architecture that hon…
National Statuary Hall
A grand semicircular chamber in the U.S. Capitol, showcasing a collection of 100 statues donated by each of the 50 stat…
Old Post Office Pavilion
A Romanesque Revival masterpiece at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, featuring a 315-foot clock tower and a historic atrium…
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
A world-renowned conservation center and zoo located within Rock Creek Park, featuring over 2,100 animals from nearly 4…
Supreme Court of the United States
The highest court in the federal judiciary, this landmark serves as the final appellate court of the United States judi…
The Reflecting Pool
The largest reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., this iconic water feature creates a stunning mirror image of the Washi…
The Watergate Complex
A midcentury modern landmark in Foggy Bottom, this six-building complex is globally recognized for its architectural br…
The Wharf
A vibrant, mile-long mixed-use waterfront district featuring over 80 shops and restaurants, four hotels, and the nation…
Tidal Basin
An iconic man-made reservoir in West Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin combines engineering and beauty, serving as the hear…
Tidal Basin
A quatrefoil-shaped man-made reservoir in West Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin is a scenic hub for national memorials and…
U.S. Capitol Rotunda
The symbolic and physical heart of the U.S. Capitol, this massive domed gallery showcases historic paintings and sculpt…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A poignant national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the 58,318 Americans who died in the Vietnam War, featuring…
Washington Monument Grounds
Explore the sprawling lawns surrounding the iconic 555-foot obelisk dedicated to George Washington, a central hub for n…
World War II Memorial
A powerful tribute on the National Mall honoring the 16 million armed forces members and millions of home-front support…
District of Columbia War Memorial
A serene, open-air Doric temple of Vermont marble honoring 499 District residents who died in World War I, serving as t…
District Pier
The longest pier in Washington, D.C., District Pier extends 425 feet into the Washington Channel, serving as a premier…
Dupont Circle Fountain
An iconic memorial fountain honoring Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, serving as a vibrant community hub and gather…
Francis Scott Key Bridge
An elegant reinforced concrete arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 29, connecting the historic Georgetown neighborhood of W…
Francis Scott Key Memorial
A serene Georgetown park featuring a bronze bust and a 15-star replica flag, honoring the author of the U.S. national a…
Gallaudet University
A historic, federally chartered private university in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet stands as the world's only institutio…
House of the Temple
An imposing Masonic temple in Dupont Circle, modeled after the ancient Tomb of Mausolus, serving as the national headqu…
J. Edgar Hoover Building
The imposing headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this concrete landmark on Pennsylvania Avenue serves…
Kogod Courtyard
A stunning, light-filled sanctuary within the National Portrait Gallery, featuring a wavy, floating glass canopy design…
Marine Barracks Washington
Established in 1801, this National Historic Landmark is the oldest post in the Marine Corps and serves as the official…
Mount Vernon Square
A historic city square in Northwest Washington, D.C., featuring the white marble Beaux-Arts Carnegie Library and a rich…
The Exorcist Steps
An iconic set of 75 stone stairs in Georgetown, made world-famous by the climactic final scene of the 1973 horror maste…
U.S. Department of the Interior Main Building
The headquarters of the U.S. Department of the Interior, this New Deal-era landmark is a massive Stripped Classical bui…
U.S. Navy Memorial
The official national tribute to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, featuring a massive gra…
Wardman Tower
A historic 1928 residential-hotel annex, now luxury condos, known for housing US Presidents and global celebrities in t…
Calvert Street Bridge / Duke Ellington Bridge Approach
A historic concrete arch bridge spanning Rock Creek, renamed in 1974 to honor the legendary jazz musician Duke Ellingto…
Commodore John Paul Jones Memorial
A stately tribute to the American Revolution's most recognized naval hero, featuring a towering bronze statue and marbl…
John Ericsson Memorial
A bronze and granite tribute to Swedish-born inventor John Ericsson, honoring his revolutionary creation of the screw p…
Kutz Memorial Bridge
A historic multi-span plate girder bridge designed by Paul Philippe Cret, crossing the northern point of the Tidal Basi…
Latrobe Gate
A Greek Revival masterpiece and the oldest continuously manned Marine sentry post in the nation, this historic gate sur…
Spanish Steps
A whimsical, multi-tiered stone staircase in Kalorama, inspired by Rome's famous steps, providing a romantic urban oasi…
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library
A modern, light-filled civic hub in the Shaw neighborhood, this LEED Silver certified library blends sustainable archit…
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Theaters and music
9:30 Club
A legendary Washington, D.C. concert venue and nightclub, recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the top ten live music…
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
A Tony Award-winning national center dedicated to American voices, this pioneering theater was the first racially integ…
Blues Alley
Tucked away in Georgetown, Blues Alley is the oldest continuing jazz supper club in the United States, offering an inti…
Howard Theatre
A historic landmark in the Shaw neighborhood, the Howard Theatre was the first African American-owned theatre in the Un…
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The national cultural center of the United States and the only official memorial to President John F. Kennedy in Washin…
National Theatre
A historic landmark on Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Theatre is one of America's oldest continually operating theat…
Atlas Performing Arts Center
A cultural anchor in the Near Northeast, this historic nonprofit venue is housed in a restored 1930s Art Deco movie hou…
Black Cat
A cornerstone of Washington's indie scene since 1993, this legendary venue on 14th Street NW hosts independent music, p…
DC Arts Center
A pioneering alternative arts center in Adams Morgan, dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists across all discip…
Lincoln Theatre
A historic landmark on Washington's Black Broadway, this 1922 theater served as a cultural sanctuary for the African Am…
Lisner Auditorium
A historic Art Deco performance venue on George Washington University's campus, home to the Washington Concert Opera an…
Pearl Street Warehouse
An intimate nightlife fixture at The Wharf, this venue hosts national musical acts in a 300-person room featuring full-…
Shakespeare Theatre Company
A premier regional theatre in Washington, D.C., specializing in the works of William Shakespeare and other classic play…
Sidney Harman Hall
A premier venue in Penn Quarter, Sidney Harman Hall serves as a flexible, contemporary home for the Shakespeare Theatre…
Songbyrd Music House
A celebrated live music venue, bar, and restaurant in the Union Market neighborhood, known for its eclectic mix of perf…
Studio Theatre
A premier destination for contemporary theater in DC, this nonprofit production company occupies a unique converted car…
The Anthem
A bold, industrial music venue and auditorium in the Southwest Waterfront, The Anthem hosts marquee international artis…
Union Stage
A dynamic live music and performance venue located at 740 Water Street SW, dedicated to creative expression for everyon…
Washington Improv Theater
Washington, D.C.'s premier destination for long-form improvisational comedy, offering unpredictable live performances,…
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
A bold, non-profit powerhouse in Penn Quarter, Woolly Mammoth is a national innovator known for producing edgy, risk-ta…
Church Street Theater
An intimate, award-winning theater company in Washington, D.C., known for powerful productions of classic and modern pl…
Discovery Theater
A Smithsonian-run performing arts venue in the S. Dillon Ripley Center, offering interactive, educational live shows fo…
Keegan Theatre
An award-winning professional theater company in Dupont Circle, the Keegan Theatre offers intimate performances of clas…
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Parks and outdoors
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
A sprawling 184.5-mile linear park tracing the Potomac River, preserving a 19th-century transportation artery that once…
National Mall
The premier civic and symbolic heart of Washington, D.C., this expansive landscaped park stretches from the U.S. Capito…
National Mall
Known as America’s Front Yard, this iconic landscaped park in downtown Washington, D.C. serves as the nation's symbolic…
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Known as 'America's Front Yard,' this vast expanse of green space in downtown Washington, D.C., showcases over 100 uniq…
Rock Creek Park
A massive 1,754-acre urban sanctuary in Northwest Washington, D.C., offering a peaceful escape from the city's bustle w…
United States National Arboretum
A sprawling 451-acre public garden and research facility in northeast Washington, D.C., featuring 16 major gardens and…
U.S. National Arboretum
A sprawling 451-acre public garden and research facility in northeast Washington, D.C., blending scientific discovery w…
West Potomac Park
A sprawling 400-acre national park in Washington, D.C., home to the Tidal Basin, world-famous cherry blossoms, and seve…
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
A scenic, paved trail system winding along the Anacostia River, connecting historic neighborhoods, sports arenas, and l…
C&O Canal Towpath
A historic 184.5-mile dirt and stone trail stretching from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland, originally built for mul…
East Potomac Park
A 330-acre man-made island sanctuary in the Potomac River, featuring historic miniature golf, scenic cherry blossoms, a…
Georgetown Waterfront Park
A stunning 10-acre civic space along the Potomac River, featuring an interactive fountain, a meditative labyrinth, and…
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A serene sanctuary in Northeast D.C., this unique National Park Service site features over 45 ponds of water lilies and…
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
A serene 700-acre sanctuary in Northeast D.C., this is the only National Park Service unit dedicated to the propagation…
Meridian Hill Park
A grand Italian-style garden in Northwest D.C., this National Historic Landmark features monumental walls, cascading fo…
Theodore Roosevelt Island
A 91-acre wooded sanctuary in the Potomac River, dedicated to the 26th President's legacy as a conservationist and outd…
Diamond Teague Park
A serene half-acre riverfront plaza named for a fallen Earth Conservation Corps member, connecting Nationals Park to th…
Unity Park
A vibrant triangle park in the heart of Adams Morgan, serving as the seasonal home for the beloved Adams Morgan Farmers…
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Religious sites
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The largest Catholic church in North America, this stunning Neo-Byzantine and Romanesque Revival shrine is a global cen…
National Cathedral
A Neo-Gothic masterpiece and the world's sixth-largest Gothic cathedral, this Indiana limestone landmark serves as a si…
Foundry United Methodist Church
Founded in 1814, Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic, progressive congregation located on 16th Street NW, kno…
Georgetown Visitation Monastery
A serene sanctuary of faith and education, this 1799 monastery is the first Catholic girls' school and first Visitation…
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
A cornerstone of spiritual and community life, the Metropolitan AME Church is the oldest continuously operating Black c…
Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington
Founded in 1863 by 21 formerly enslaved people from Fredericksburg, Virginia, this historic Civil War-era congregation…
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
A revitalized historic synagogue in Chinatown, Sixth & I is a non-denominational Jewish congregation and cultural cente…
St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown
A historic Gothic Revival sanctuary in Georgetown, St. John's Episcopal Church has served as a center for worship and c…
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle rectory and campus
A historic Catholic cathedral in downtown Washington, D.C., serving as the seat of the archbishop and a renowned site f…
Christ Church, Washington, D.C.
A welcoming community church located on Capitol Hill, offering spiritual guidance and Sunday worship services for all v…
Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes
A historic Victorian Gothic Episcopal church located at 'The Summit' of Massachusetts Avenue, known for its stunning st…
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Dedicated in 1893, this historic Jesuit-administered chapel serves as the spiritual heart of Georgetown University, off…
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
Founded in 1841 by John F. Cook, Sr., this historic congregation is a vital landmark on the African American Heritage T…
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Founded in 1787, Holy Trinity is the oldest Roman Catholic community and house of worship in continuous operation withi…
Luther Place Memorial Church
A neo-Gothic sanctuary at Thomas Circle, constructed in 1873 as a memorial to peace and reconciliation following the Am…
National City Christian Church
The national cathedral of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), this 1930s historic landmark on Thomas Circle is…
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Public art
Freedom Statue
The crowning feature of the U.S. Capitol dome, this 19-foot-6-inch bronze figure represents freedom, perched 288 feet a…
Albert Einstein Memorial
A monumental 12-foot bronze statue of Albert Einstein, seated with manuscript papers, tucked away in a serene grove on…
Emancipation Memorial
A bronze monument in Lincoln Park depicting Abraham Lincoln and a freed man, funded by formerly enslaved people and vet…
Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial
A groundbreaking monument in Lincoln Park, this was the first statue of an African American leader and an American woma…
Titanic Memorial
A poignant granite monument in Southwest Waterfront Park honoring the men who sacrificed their lives for women and chil…
Yards Park Dancing Fountains
A vibrant riverfront splash pad at the entrance of The Yards Park, featuring interactive water jets and color-changing…
Darth Vader Gargoyle at National Cathedral
A hidden pop-culture treasure, this limestone carving of the Star Wars villain resides high on the Northwest Tower of t…
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan
A grand 25-foot bronze equestrian statue of General John A. Logan, serving as the focal point of the historic Logan Cir…
Friendship Archway
A vibrant paifang and the world's largest single-span Chinese archway, this 1986 monument serves as the colorful gatewa…
Historic Bridge Ornamentation of the Taft Bridge
Discover the ornate artistry of the Taft Bridge, featuring massive concrete lions, bronze eagles, and 56 identical scul…
Japanese Lantern
A historic 17th-century granite lantern from Tokyo, symbolizing peace and friendship between the United States and Japa…
Japanese Pagoda
A 17th-century granite sculpture gifted by the Mayor of Yokohama, this serene pagoda stands as a symbol of internationa…
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
A serene public statue of Mahatma Gandhi, gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, honoring his global lega…
Marilyn Monroe Mural
An iconic, monumental portrait of Marilyn Monroe perched high above Connecticut Avenue in Woodley Park, created by arti…
Toulouse-Lautrec Mural
A vibrant public art piece in Adams Morgan, depicting a famous Toulouse-Lautrec poster of the singer Aristide Bruant.
13 places
Bars and nightlife
CODE RED
A glamorous 1920s-inspired speakeasy hidden behind an unmarked door in Adams Morgan, offering immersive Prohibition-era…
Cotton & Reed
Washington, DC's first rum distillery and cocktail bar, offering on-site production of American rums and guided tours i…
Denson Liquor Bar
A subterranean Art Deco lounge in Penn Quarter, evoking the glamour of the 1920s with a focus on cocktails, spirits, an…
Echostage
A world-renowned hybrid nightclub and concert hall in Washington, D.C., famous for hosting elite EDM artists and massiv…
Madam's Organ
A legendary Adams Morgan blues bar and nightclub, Madam's Organ is renowned for its soul food and live music seven nigh…
Round Robin Bar
Established in 1847, the Round Robin Bar is an iconic Washington, D.C. institution located in the Willard InterContinen…
Service Bar
A celebrated U Street staple since 2016, Service Bar blends a laid-back atmosphere with world-class cocktails and famou…
Silver Lyan
An award-winning subterranean cocktail bar located in the historic former vault of Riggs National Bank, featuring inven…
The Green Zone
An award-winning, two-story cocktail bar in Adams Morgan celebrating Middle Eastern flavors and independent spirits thr…
Flash
An intimate nightclub and bar in the Shaw district, Flash is a premier destination for music lovers specializing in hou…
Left Door
A whimsical, vintage-inspired cocktail lounge tucked away upstairs on S Street, blending high-end mixology with a light…
The Mirror
A subterranean speakeasy located at 1413 K St. NW, featuring retro craft cocktails and a hidden entrance via an antique…
VUE Rooftop
A chic rooftop lounge perched atop Hotel Washington, offering unparalleled views of the White House and Washington Monu…
12 places
Food and drink
Daru
A low-lit, modern-Indian bar and restaurant in the H Street corridor known for its creative fusion dishes and cocktails…
Emissary
A Scandi-chic independent coffeehouse, bar, and cafe nestled in the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, offering a sop…
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
A world-renowned whiskey destination in Adams Morgan, featuring a massive collection of over 2,700 expressions and a gl…
La Colombe
A pioneer of the third wave of coffee, this Chinatown cafe offers ethical, single-origin brews in a modern urban settin…
Menya Hosaki
A Michelin-recognized Japanese ramen shop in Petworth, known for its humble beginnings as a pop-up and its commitment t…
The Coffee Bar
A neighborhood fixture known to locals as TCB, this specialty coffee house established its roots in Washington, D.C. in…
Tryst
A legendary Adams Morgan institution since 1998, Tryst blends a cozy coffeehouse, late-night bar, and all-day diner int…
Zaytinya
An acclaimed Mediterranean destination by James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés, Zaytinya serves an innovative mez…
Big Bear Cafe
A community-focused cafe and event space in Bloomingdale, housed in a 120-year-old Victorian building featuring a lush…
Colada Shop
A vibrant all-day Cuban café and bar blending bold coffee, authentic hospitality, and spirited cocktails in the heart o…
Peregrine Espresso
Founded in 2008 by Ryan and Jill Jensen, Peregrine Espresso is a sustainable coffee destination in Capitol Hill, known…
Purple Patch
A critically acclaimed Filipino-owned destination in Mount Pleasant, serving family-inspired comfort classics and child…
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Markets
Eastern Market
Washington, DC's oldest continually operating public fresh food market, located in a historic 19th-century brick buildi…
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
Established in 1805, the Municipal Fish Market is the oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States, o…
Dupont Circle Farmers Market
A premier year-round Sunday market in the heart of Dupont Circle, featuring local produce, artisan cheeses, and Distric…
O Street Market (CityMarket at O)
A rare 19th-century public market building in the Shaw neighborhood, blending Italian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Gothi…
Union Market District
A thriving historic neighborhood and culinary epicenter in Washington, D.C., featuring a massive food hall with over 50…
H Street Farmers Market
A vibrant, year-round community hub in Washington, D.C., where locals gather every Saturday to shop for fresh produce,…
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Event Venue
Capital One Arena
A premier indoor sports and entertainment hub in Chinatown, serving as the home for the Washington Capitals, Washington…
Nationals Park
The home of the Washington Nationals, this LEED-certified stadium is a cornerstone of the Capitol Riverfront neighborho…
Audi Field
A state-of-the-art, 20,000-capacity soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point, serving as the home for D.C. United, DC P…
DC9 Nightclub
A staple of the Shaw neighborhood since 2004, DC9 is a versatile music venue, restaurant, and nightclub known for its i…
Dupont Underground
A hidden subterranean arts venue housed in Washington's only former underground streetcar station, offering a unique bl…
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Spa Wellness
Synergy & Serenity
An esteemed alternative wellness center in Dupont Circle blending ancient healing practices with modern approaches to f…
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
A premier luxury wellness escape in Georgetown, offering sophisticated massages, facials, and exclusive in-room Beauty…
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
A nationally recognized luxury oasis in Georgetown, this modern wellness escape offers high-end treatments, a dedicated…
Spa Pendry
A world-class luxury wellness sanctuary located on the second floor of the modern Pendry Washington DC hotel in The Wha…
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Shopping
Kramers / Afterwords Cafe
A legendary independent bookstore and café in Dupont Circle, serving as a cultural hub for authors, politicians, and lo…
Salt & Sundry
A chic home and lifestyle boutique founded by Amanda McClements, Salt & Sundry offers an eclectic mix of handcrafted fu…
Shop Made in DC
A vibrant retail hub and café exclusively featuring products from local Washington, D.C. artisans, showcasing the creat…
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Activity
Thompson Boat Center
A historic Georgetown boathouse established in 1961, offering non-motorized watercraft rentals and serving as a vital h…
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Class
Hemphill Artworks
A cornerstone of the D.C. art scene since 1993, Hemphill Artworks is a contemporary gallery known for championing emerg…
1 place
Daytrip
Gettysburg National Military Park
A massive U.S. National Park Service site commemorating the 1863 battle that turned the tide of the American Civil War,…
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Places
Adams Morgan Main Street
A vibrant Northwest D.C. hub where historic row houses meet a global culinary scene and an iconic nightlife district ce…