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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Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1, Washington, DC 20006, USA
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.
G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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Smithsonian Castle
Known as the Castle, this 1855 building serves as an information center for visitors to the Mall.
1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.
650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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State Theatre
Concert venue hosting touring bands, tribute acts & comedy groups in a 1930s-era movie theater.
220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Free museum telling the story of human flight via exhibits of many actual aircraft & spacecraft.
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
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The Anthem
Expansive, modern concert venue featuring a lineup of well-known live acts & many bars.
901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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The Atlantis
2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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The Birchmere
Barnlike music performance space with a supper club-style main hall & a bandstand area.
3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305, USA
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The Kreeger Museum
Art from the 1850s-1970s, with Impressionists & American art.
2401 Foxhall Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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The Phillips Collection
Townhome venue showcasing an exquisite collection of post-Impressionist & modern art.
1600 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
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The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
Sophisticated quarters in a posh lodging with a spa, an indoor pool & a fitness center, plus dining.
1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Tudor Place
This historic 1816 home features a huge collection of items from the 1700s-2000s plus hourly tours.
1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA