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Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Dupont Circle
Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.
Downtown
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
A bustling neighborhood just steps from the White House and Dupont Circle
NoMa & Union Market
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National Mall
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
RFK Memorial Stadium
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City, where history, live music, local eats, and small-town charm come together in the heart of Northern Virginia.
Georgetown Foodie Tour: eat and explore the neighborhood
Let your imagination run wild in mind bending exhibits blending education and entertainment, for all ages.
Foggy Bottom
Their name is inspired by the Italian word for silver.
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the arts of Africa
The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
Maryland
National Aquarium