Washington, District Of Columbia County, DC
Places to go in Washington
40 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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9:30 Club
Enduring, intimate rock concert venue with shows, dancing, a pub food menu & beer.
815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Art Museum of the Americas
Museum displaying roughly 2,000 works by contemporary artists from the Caribbean & Latin America.
201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
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Culture House DC
Community arts, exhibition & private events venue in a brightly-painted former church building.
700 Delaware Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Echostage
Vast nightspot offering bars, a dance floor, a smoking area & large-scale live music performances.
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
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Filene Center at Wolf Trap
Iconic, architectural outdoor concert amphitheater in a national park with covered & lawn seating.
1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, USA
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Opulent estate with 18th-century Russian Imperial & French decorative art, 13-acre gardens & cafe.
4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
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Hirshhorn Museum
Renowned modern & contemporary art museum with serene sculpture gardens right on the National Mall.
Independence Ave SW &, 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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International Spy Museum
Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Esteemed cultural center hosting plays, music & dance shows in its multiple theaters plus art tours.
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, USA
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Karma DC Live Music Venue
2221 Adams Pl NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
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Museum of Illusions Washington DC
CityCenterDC, 927 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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National Building Museum
Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering & design, with exhibits for kids as well as adults.
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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National Children's Museum
Reimagined kids' museum with exhibits & hands-on programs for science, technology, arts & more.
Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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National Gallery of Art
Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA
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National Gallery of Art - East Building
4th St NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA
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National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden
Set amid the Sculpture Garden, this outdoor ice skating rink offers a cafe for light fare & drinks.
Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.
1600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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National Museum of African Art
Vibrant museum gift shop featuring unique African artwork, home decorations, clothing & jewelry.
950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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National Museum of Asian Art
Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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National Museum of the American Indian
Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.
4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.
1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
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National Portrait Gallery
Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.
8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA