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Things to do in Washington DC

Museums
Air & Space Museum
Natural History
National Gallery of Art
Botanical Garden

Monuments
DC Architecture
US Capitol
The National Mall

Washington Monument
Arlington Cemetery
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
Korean War Memorial
World War II Memorial
National Cathedral

Neighborhoods
The National Mall
Adams Morgan
Georgetown

Chinatown
Waterfront
Old Town Alexandria

Eden Center
 

Travel Planning
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Transportation
Where to Stay

DC Restaurants Guide
TDY to Washington DC
Family Vacations
Walking Tour
DC Night Tour
DC Photography
Christmas in DC
DC Hotels Near
The Smithsonian
Union Station
Georgetown
National Mall
Air & Space Museum
National Airport

Old Town Alexandria
 

 

Washington Monument, DCWashington History
Historic Washington DC is our Nation's Capital and an exciting place to visit.  Our visitor's guide offers unparalleled coverage of DC's sights, monuments, museums, and all of its splendid attractions.  Browse our online guide, featured travel planning articles, and photo essay tribute to our capital city.  Check out our new Getting around DC article.  Looking for Things To Do?  Check out our Interactive DC Attractions Map.  For a unique view of the monuments, check out our DC Night Tour section.  View our new Christmas in DC section.

Family Vacation Washington DCFamily Vacation
The District of Columbia is a wonderful place for vacationing families.  DC offers a perfect mix of history, culture, striking scenery, and allure of the outdoors.  Most activities and attractions are free or relatively cheap.  Children of all ages will enjoy their time learning about our nation's storied history while visiting DC.  Read our article about DC Family Vacations.  Looking for culture and the arts?  Visit the Kennedy Center.

Monuments
The most striking monument seen for miles around is the Washington Monument.  On one end of the National Mall sits the US Capitol and the other end is the majestic Lincoln Memorial.  Most visitors will visit the DC monuments during the day - but a different dramatic and serene experience is offered when viewing them at night.  Check out our DC Night Tour section.  View our new Tidal Basin page with details and photos on the FDR Memorial and Jefferson Monument.

Museums
The Smithsonian Institution has defined DC for visiting tourists.  Their museums include the ultra-popular Air and Space Museums and Natural History Museum and lesser known ones such as the Museum of the Native American and the underground Sackler Art Gallery.  Check out our Washington DC Museum Guide for more information and photos.

Adams Morgan, DCNeighborhoods
Washington DC is a colorful mixture of distinctly different and culturally-rich neighborhoods.  Some neighborhoods are famous for their architecture, some for their eclectic stores or even their tantalizing restaurants.  Read our articles on the Adams Morgan Neighborhood and Georgetown.

Architecture
Ornate stone faces and tall columns typify the architecture of Washington, DC.  A walking tour of the government buildings in DC offers a view of the inspiring and extravagant architecture of the era.  Admire the photos on our Washington DC Architecture page and our US Capitol section.

Washington DC monuments at night
Check out our DC Night Tour section

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