Washington, District Of Columbia County, DC
Places to go in Washington
146 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots.
1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, USA
Wellness
King SPA
25330 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, Chantilly, VA 20152, USA
Food & Drink
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a fashionable space.
1710 I (Eye) Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Food & Drink
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a fashionable space.
900 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Food & Drink
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a fashionable space.
924 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Food & Drink
La Coop Coffee
500 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
Food & Drink
La Grande Boucherie DC
699 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Outdoors
Lady Bird Johnson Park
Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this park on Columbia Island has trails & memorials.
Washington Blvd, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Outdoors
Lafayette Square
This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.
Pennsylvania Ave NW &, 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sports & Recreation
Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
Built in 1939, this 18-hole golf course features rolling hills, a driving range & a restaurant.
2600 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Food & Drink
Le Diplomate
Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating, serving familiar French fare, brunch staples, and drinks.
1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Outdoors
Lincoln Park
Open public green space with statues of Abraham Lincoln & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.
Washington, DC 20003, USA
Nightlife
Madam's Organ
Lively blues bar offers comfort food & drinks in mason jars along with music, dancing & a roof deck.
2461 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Outdoors
Mason Neck State Park
Riverfront home to nesting bald eagles, osprey & herons, with woodland & marsh boardwalk trails.
7301 High Point Rd, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
Outdoors
Meridian Hill Park
Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.
16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Nightlife
Moonraker
655 Water St SW #14th, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Arts & Culture
Museum of Illusions Washington DC
CityCenterDC, 927 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Family
National Aquarium
Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.
501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Arts & Culture
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
Arts & Culture
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
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Art
Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Art - East Building
4th St NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA
Arts & Culture
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
Arts & Culture
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.
1600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA