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Washington, DC

Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court – but also its museums and performing arts venues such as the Kennedy Center.

 

Destination Highlights

  • Six Flags America
  • National Aquarium
  • National Cathedral
  • National Zoo
  • Old Post Office Bell Tower
  • President Lincoln’s Cottage
  • Supreme Court
  • The Library of Congress
  • The White House Visitor’s Center
  • United States Botanic Garden
  • United States Capitol Building & Visitor’s Center
  • United States National Arboretum
  • Washington Navy Yard
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art
  • International Spy Museum
  • Madame Tussaud’s Washington, DC
  • National Archives
  • National Building Museum
  • National Gallery of Art
  • National Museum of Crime and Punishment
  • Newseum
  • Smithsonian African Art Museum
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
  • Smithsonian Institution Building – The Castle
  • Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
  • Smithsonian National Museum of American History
  • Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
  • Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
  • Smithsonian National Postal Museum
  • The Phillips Collection
  • The United States Holocaust Museum
  • Woodrow Wilson House
  • African American Civil War Memorial
  • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
  • Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, Petersen House, and Center for Education & Leadership
  • George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
  • President Lincoln’s Cottage
  • The Einstein Memorial
  • The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
  • The Jefferson Memorial
  • The Korean War Veterans Memorial
  • The Lincoln Memorial
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
  • The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
  • The United States Air Force Memorial
  • The United States Army Memorial
  • The United States Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)
  • The United States Navy Memorial
  • The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial
  • The Washington Monument
  • The World War II Memorial
  • Arlington National Cemetery & Wreath Laying Ceremony
  • Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House Tour
  • Georgetown Tour
  • Ghost Tour of Alexandria or Washington DC
  • Guided Bus/Walking Tour of Washington’s Monuments/Memorials
  • Historical Walking Tour of Alexandria
  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Tour
  • Library of Congress Tour
  • Old Town Trolley Tour
  • Riverboat Cruise
  • Supreme Court Tour
  • The National Archives Tour
  • The White House Tour
  • Union Station Tour
  • United States Bureau of Printing & Engraving Tour
  • United States Capitol Tour
  • United States Supreme Court Tour
  • Washington National Cathedral Tour
  • Armand’s Pizza
  • Ben’s Chili Bowl
  • Buca di Beppo
  • Carmine’s
  • Entertainment Cruises
  • FoBoGro Bag Lunches & Catering
  • Fresco’s Eatery
  • Fuel Pizza
  • Hard Rock Café
  • Hill Country BBQ
  • Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
  • Joe’s Crab Shack
  • Magill’s Famous Pizza & Buffet
  • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
  • Mystery Dinner Playhouse (Arlington)
  • National Harbor Restaurants
  • Lunch at the Old Post Office Pavilion
  • Lunch at Ronald Reagan Building
  • Union Station Food Court
  • Eastern Market
  • Friendship Heights
  • Georgetown
  • Leesburg Premium Outlets
  • Metro Center
  • National Harbor
  • Old Town Alexandria Shopping District
  • Armed Forces Retirement Home
  • Congressional Office Buildings
  • Gallaudet University
  • Jefferson Memorial
  • National Mall
  • Six Flags America
  • The African American Civil War Memorial
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
  • The Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center (by invitation only)
  • Washington Harbor
  • Embassy Tours
  • Go Ape Treetop Adventures
  • Kayaking
  • National Symphony Orchestra Concert
  • Paddle Boating
  • Picnic on The National Mall
  • Washington Ballet
  • Washington Capitals NHL Hockey Game
  • Washington, DC Scavenger Hunt
  • Washington Nationals MLB Baseball Game
  • Washington Redskins NFL Football Game
  • Washington Wizards NBA Basketball Game

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You’ll spend most of your time walking, but most attractions are within 5 to 10 minutes apart if driving.