U.S. National Arboretum
Wander huge gardens, bonsai, and the National Capitol Columns without the National Mall crowds.
Local pickParks and outdoors
H Street NE
Washington, D.C. · Jul 25–26
29 new and novel ideas in Washington, D.C. this weekend: Jul 25–26
A weekend shortlist for Washington, D.C., Jul 25–26: verified events, food, neighborhoods, and easy plan pairings.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
Songbyrd Music House
Union Market 150-cap live room with a restaurant, bar, and vinyl shop hosting indie, soul, and experimental acts nightly
Local pickTheaters and music
U Street Corridor
Brooklyn Food Tour: Heights, DUMBO & Bridge Views - GetYourGuide
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey through Brooklyn. See iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge on the w…
Partner experienceGetyourguideFood Drink
Madam's Organ
Adams Morgan blues-and-rock bar with nightly live bands, a divey vibe, and a patio perfect for late-night dancing
Local pickBars and nightlife
Adams Morgan
Eastern Market
Weekend stalls, antiques, and local makers make this DC’s most browsed market, not a tourist trap.
Local pickMarkets
Capitol Hill
New York City: The Banksy Museum Entry Ticket | GetYourGuide
Discover the Banksy Museum in New York City and see the largest collection of Banksy's life-sized murals and artwork in…
Partner experienceGetyourguideMuseum Culture
The Phillips Collection
Locals flock here for the first U.S. modern art museum housing van Gogh, Renoir, and a relaunched avant-garden in a quiet Dupont townhouse.
Local pickMuseums
Dupont Circle
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Save up to 50%* on entry to 2-10 attractions, tours, and experiences in New York City with Go City's Explorer Pass. Cho…
Partner experienceGetyourguideDay Trip
Service Bar
No-fuss cocktails, fried chicken, and a room locals treat like a standing-date ritual.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Logan Circle
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Trade city noise for shady trails, river views, and a surprisingly wild island in the Potomac.
Local pickParks and outdoors
Foggy Bottom
NYC: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket | GetYourGuide
The Museum's prices are dynamic, you'll get the cheapest tickets when booking in advance · VIP customers get skip the l…
Partner experienceGetyourguideMuseum Culture
Silver Lyan
Inventive, high-concept cocktails in a polished hotel bar that still feels under-the-radar.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Penn Quarter
Tryst
A neighborhood living room with strong coffee, late-night energy, and an easy linger factor.
Local pickFood and drink
Dupont Circle
NYC: Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour
Start the day with a visit to Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blo…
Partner experienceGetyourguideDay Trip
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s mansion pairs glittering treasures with some of DC’s loveliest gardens.
Local pickMuseums
Woodley Park
Meridian Hill Park
Climb the cascading terraces, then people-watch beside one of DC’s most photogenic urban parks.
Local pickParks and outdoors
Dupont Circle
Washington DC from New York 1 Day | GetYourGuide
Washington offers you a unique combination of history, culture, and fun. Without a doubt, it will make you feel the gre…
Partner experienceGetyourguideOutdoors
Emissary
A moody, all-day hangout where locals camp out for coffee, pastry, and conversation.
Local pickFood and drink
Adams Morgan
Synergy & Serenity
Dupont Circle wellness center offers massage, sound baths, meditation, and tai chi for holistic mind-body balance.
Local pickSpa Wellness
Dupont Circle
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
Spend an easy waterfront night with boats, patios, and live events tourists often skip.
Local pickMarkets
National Mall
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Whiskey-dense rooftop drinking with a polished, see-and-be-seen Adams Morgan crowd.
Local pickFood and drink
Dupont Circle
Flash
A music-first nightclub where locals go for serious DJs and a real dance floor.
Local pickBars and nightlife
U Street Corridor
The Mirror
A staircase-to-a-mirror entrance leading to one of downtown’s stealthiest cocktail rooms.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Dupont Circle
Big Bear Cafe
A leafy corner café where the patio and calm, local feel beat the usual tourist trail.
Local pickFood and drink
U Street Corridor
Purple Patch
Homey Filipino brunch favorites in a place that feels like a beloved neighborhood secret.
Local pickFood and drink
Adams Morgan
The Museum at Dumbarton Oaks
A hushed Georgetown garden escape with terraces, fountains, and one of DC’s calmest strolls.
Local pickMuseums
Georgetown
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Boardwalks through lotus ponds and water lilies feel miles from the usual DC circuit.
Local pickParks and outdoors
Parks and outdoors
Left Door
Climb past the storefront and land in a no-frills cocktail haven locals keep to themselves.
Local pickBars and nightlife
U Street Corridor
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