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Eastern Market
Washington, DC's oldest continually operating public fresh food market, located in a historic 19th-century brick building in the…
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Capitol Hill
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What to do in Washington, D.C. today
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Library of Congress
The world's largest library and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, serving as the research arm for Con…
1 min
Place
National Gallery of Art
A preeminent world museum on the National Mall, featuring an expansive collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the pres…
1 min
National Mall
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Lincoln Memorial
A neoclassical temple honoring the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, anchoring the western end of the National Mall with its…
2 min
National Mall
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Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
Established in 1805, the Municipal Fish Market is the oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States, offering a…
2 min
National Mall
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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, featuring…
Route map for Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
Free walk
Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
A 1.6-kilometer stroll through the heart of Dupont Circle and out along Massachusetts Avenue, Washington's storied Embassy Row. E…
44 min
Route map for Historic Georgetown
Free walk
Historic Georgetown
A roughly two-and-a-half-kilometer walk through Washington’s oldest neighborhood, with six stops spanning a historic hilltop camp…
50 min
Route map for National Mall & Memorials
Free walk
National Mall & Memorials
A roughly four-kilometer walk along the western National Mall and Tidal Basin, linking eight of Washington's great memorials and…
77 min
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Best things to do today in Washington, D.C.
Source-backed place · Markets
Eastern Market
Washington, DC's oldest continually operating public fresh food market, located in a historic 19th-century brick building in the…
Weekend stalls, antiques, and local makers make this DC’s most browsed market, not a tourist trap.
Source-backed place · Markets
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
Established in 1805, the Municipal Fish Market is the oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States, offering a…
Spend an easy waterfront night with boats, patios, and live events tourists often skip.
Source-backed place · 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 inspired…
Bold contemporary Indian plates that feel like a “why don’t we live closer?” neighborhood secret.
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Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Echostage
A world-renowned hybrid nightclub and concert hall in Washington, D.C., famous for hosting elite EDM artists and massive dance pa…
DC’s biggest DJ nights and festival-style crowds make this the city’s top club pilgrimage.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Emissary
A Scandi-chic independent coffeehouse, bar, and cafe nestled in the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, offering a sophisticated…
A moody, all-day hangout where locals camp out for coffee, pastry, and conversation.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
La Colombe
A pioneer of the third wave of coffee, this Chinatown cafe offers ethical, single-origin brews in a modern urban setting.
A tucked-away Blagden Alley stop for draft lattes before the alley fills up.
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