Washington, D.C. guide
Things to do in Washington, D.C.
Things to do in Washington, D.C.: start with 9:30 Club, Eastern Market, and Library of Congress. Use the 204 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
204 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Museums
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 6,000 works…
Source-backed place · History
The Octagon House
A masterpiece of late Federalist architecture, this historic townhouse served as the temporary White House for President James Ma…
Source-backed place · Museums
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 Circle ne…
Source-backed place · Public art
Titanic Memorial
A poignant granite monument in Southwest Waterfront Park honoring the men who sacrificed their lives for women and children durin…
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True Reformer Building
A historic five-story landmark at 1200 U Street NW, designed and financed by the Black community as a symbol of independence and…
Source-backed place · Museums
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
A National Historic Landmark in Georgetown featuring Federal-period architecture, expansive gardens, and the largest collection o…
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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 arts used…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
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 building hous…
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U.S. Naval Observatory
The U.S. Naval Observatory is a premier scientific and military facility in Washington, D.C., serving as the official source of t…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
U.S. Navy Memorial
The official national tribute to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, featuring a massive granite world…
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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 Diamond's…
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Wardman Tower
A historic 1928 residential-hotel annex, now luxury condos, known for housing US Presidents and global celebrities in the Woodley…
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Washington Improv Theater
Washington, D.C.'s premier destination for long-form improvisational comedy, offering unpredictable live performances, creative c…
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Woodrow Wilson House
Step into a preserved 1924 time capsule at the former residence of the 28th U.S. President, featuring original furniture, gifts o…
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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
A bold, non-profit powerhouse in Penn Quarter, Woolly Mammoth is a national innovator known for producing edgy, risk-taking new p…
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Yards Park Dancing Fountains
A vibrant riverfront splash pad at the entrance of The Yards Park, featuring interactive water jets and color-changing lights to…
Source-backed place · History
15 Logan Circle
The Old Korean Legation Museum is a Victorian landmark at 15 Logan Circle, serving as a diplomatic bridge between the Joseon king…
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Addison/Ripley Fine Art
A premier contemporary art gallery in Georgetown, established in 1981, showcasing a dynamic mix of local, national, and internati…
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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 Chevrolet Ser…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
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 Ellington.
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Church Street Theater
An intimate, award-winning theater company in Washington, D.C., known for powerful productions of classic and modern plays and mu…
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Commodore John Paul Jones Memorial
A stately tribute to the American Revolution's most recognized naval hero, featuring a towering bronze statue and marble pylon si…
Source-backed place · History
Cox's Row
A distinguished row of five Federal-style townhouses in west Georgetown, built by Colonel John Cox for himself and his sons in 18…
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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 the Washing…
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