Find the best things to do in Washington, DC
Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...
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Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 19-21, 2025
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Virginia
The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.
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.
Brookland
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Downtown
Explore the Nation's Capital on Big Bus Tours, the official tour of the National Mall.
A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!
DC Metro Area
Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is coming to Washington, D.C. summer 2026.
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Discover the Design of the Nation’s Capital
Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum & Café’s 16 interactive exhibits, recording studio and concert stages celebrate the past, present and future of go-go
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Learn about local Washington, DC history!
Shaw
The African American Civil War Memorial, dedicated under the leadership of Dr
Southwest & The Wharf
At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st century art experience to the nation's capital.
Untold DC Tours offers private tours beyond monuments—sharing the people, places, and stories that shaped the nation’s capital.
A Top 3 Small City in the U.S.
Congress Heights
Entertainment and Sports Arena