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Things to Do in Washington, DC

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
 
Seventh Street Southwest and Independence Avenue, Washington, DC, 20024 // 202-633-1000
 
Some of history's most prominent sculptures rendezvous at this peaceful respite from the sometimes-hectic bustle of t... more
Folger Shakespeare Library
 
201 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20003 // 202-544-4600
 
Literary minds approach the Folger Shakespeare Library as if it were an amusement park—and for good reason. With 256,... more
West Potomac Park
 
2298 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20037 // 210-619-7222
 
Some 1,600 cherry trees line the border of West Potomac Park's Tidal Basin, the celebrated scene of D.C.'s Cherry Blo... more
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
 
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest, Washington, DC, 20238 // 202-488-0400
 
Both educational and inspirational, this powerful experience changes visitors who pass through the haunting exhibits ... more
Dumbarton Oaks Garden in Georgetown
 
1703 32nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 // 202-339-6401
 
Tucked away from the fervent politics of D.C. sits a garden so lovely and pristine that the outside world simply diss... more
National Mall and Memorial Parks
 
Seventh Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20500 // 202-426-6841
 
The long, spacious lane of green grass running from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol building offers a rel... more
Washington Monument
 
Madison Drive Northwest and 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 // 202-426-6841
 
Built in memory of George Washington, this monument dominates the D.C. skyline as the largest masonry structure in th... more
National Museum of the American Indian
 
950 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, 20560 // 202-633-1000
 
The first national museum dedicated to the American Indian conveys a wonderfully organic quality that permeates throu... more
National Gallery of Art
 
401 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20565 // 202-737-4215
 
It’s a magical feeling to stand face-to-face with Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci and know that the... more
 

Family Attractions in Washington, DC

National Zoological Park
 
3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20008 // 202-633-4800
 
Giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Tai Shan are crowd favorites at this free, 163-acre national treasure, home to ... more
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
 
600 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, 20560 // 202-633-1000
 
Watch your children gawk at the famed "Spirit of St. Louis" airplane, the command module of Apollo 11, and others at ... more
International Spy Museum
 
800 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20004 // 866-779-6873
 
For kids who like to get down and dirty, let them perfect their spy-crawl through ceiling ductwork and adopt their ow... more
 

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Best Places to Eat in Washington, DC

1789 Restaurant
 
1226 36th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 // 202-965-1789
 
Expect sumptuous, traditional dishes, impeccable service, and elegant décor at this romantic, upscale restaurant. For... more
Zaytinya
 
701 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 // 202-638-0800
 
This glam Penn Quarter eatery has received scores of industry accolades since opening in 2002. The menu's small-plate... more
Michel Richard Citronelle
 
3000 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 // 202-625-2150
 
With dishes like the Egg Symphony, a clever culinary trompe l'oeil, world-famous chef Michel Richard delivers cuisine... more
Jaleo DC
 
480 Seventh Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20004 // 202-628-7949
 
This hugely popular Spanish restaurant is the place to go for authentic tapas in D.C. The extensive menu, which has c... more
 

Nightlife in Washington, DC

U Street
 
U Street and 14th Street, Washington, DC, 20002 // 202-789-7000
 
The U Street corridor - the heart of D.C.'s music scene - is home to several famous nightclubs and jazz venues where ... more
Dupont Circle
 
Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 // 202-789-7000
 
Chock-full of art galleries, bookstores, and ethnic restaurants, Dupont Circle boasts a nightlife scene that's just a... more
H Street
 
H Street and 12th Street, Washington, DC, 20009 //
 
You can find a traditional pub, but it would be more fun to visit one of H Street's whimsical establishments with swo... more
Adams Morgan
 
18th Street Northwest and Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 // 202-667-5370
 
One of D.C.'s best barhopping hotspots, the quirky Adams Morgan district flaunts international flavor and diverse cro... more
 

Where to Shop in Washington, DC

Chevy Chase Pavilion
 
5335 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20015 // 202-626-5335
 
Stunningly charming, this upscale shopping mall epitomizes the restrained elegance of D.C. style. Relatively small wi... more
ALEX Boutique
 
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 // 202-296-2610
 
What boutiques lack in bulk, they make up in hip fashion. In this case, remixed vintage couture takes the spotlight, ... more
Union Station
 
50 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 // 202-289-1908
 
As a major transportation hub, the most-visited destination in D.C. also doubles as a shopping mall, featuring a mult... more
M Street and Wisconsin Avenue
 
3222 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 // 202-342-8190
 
This Georgetown intersection has become the hub for high-end shopping in D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park offer a un... more
 
 

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