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Explore Washington DC

Landmarks, neighborhoods and experiences worth building a day around. Swipe each row to see more.

From the National Mall to Georgetown — start with the sights below.

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Top Attractions

The sights most visitors plan their trip around.

National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian museum on the National Mall celebrating Native American cultures, history, and art.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
National museum documenting the history of the Holocaust through survivor testimony, artifacts, and immersive exhibits.
National Building Museum
Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering, and design, housed in a soaring Great Hall with giant Corinthian columns.
The Phillips Collection
America's first museum of modern art, in a Dupont Circle mansion, famous for Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party.
National Gallery of Art
A world-class art museum spanning two buildings and a sculpture garden, home to the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas.
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
The original, castle-like 1855 Smithsonian headquarters building on the National Mall, serving as a visitor center.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
A memorial featuring 19 stainless steel soldier statues advancing through juniper bushes, honoring those who served in the Korean War.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
A domed neoclassical monument on the Tidal Basin honoring Thomas Jefferson, surrounded by famous cherry blossom trees.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
The Smithsonian's museum of modern and contemporary art, housed in a distinctive cylindrical concrete building with an outdoor sculpture garden.
Arlington National Cemetery
The United States' premier military cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and JFK's gravesite.
The White House
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, open for tours by advance request only.
National World War II Memorial
A grand plaza and fountain honoring the 16 million who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.

Neighborhoods

Each corner of the city has its own pace, food and architecture.

Adams Morgan
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Adams Morgan
Eclectic, nightlife-heavy neighborhood along 18th Street known for global restaurants, murals and rowhouse charm.
Alexandria, VA
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Alexandria, VA
Old Town Alexandria's cobblestone King Street, waterfront and colonial architecture, just south of DC on the Potomac.
Anacostia
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Anacostia
Historic neighborhood east of the Anacostia River, home to the Anacostia Community Museum and Frederick Douglass's Cedar Hill home.
Arlington, VA
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Arlington, VA
Across the Potomac — Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon Memorial and the Rosslyn skyline, a short Metro ride from the Mall.
Capitol Hill
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Capitol Hill
Historic residential district around the U.S. Capitol, with 19th-century rowhouses, Eastern Market and the Library of Congress.
Columbia Heights
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Columbia Heights
Diverse, vibrant neighborhood with Meridian Hill Park, Latino eateries and a lively retail core.
Downtown / Penn Quarter
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Downtown / Penn Quarter
The central business and entertainment district — museums, theaters, Capital One Arena, Chinatown and the National Portrait Gallery.
Dupont Circle
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Dupont Circle
Cosmopolitan hub of embassies, galleries and cafes centered on the circle fountain, with the Phillips Collection and lively Connecticut Avenue.
Foggy Bottom
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Foggy Bottom
Home to the Kennedy Center, George Washington University and the State Department, bordering the National Mall and Georgetown.
Georgetown
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Georgetown
DC's oldest neighborhood — cobblestone streets, Federal-era townhouses, the C&O Canal, M Street shopping and the Georgetown Waterfront.
Logan Circle / Shaw
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Logan Circle / Shaw
Victorian rowhouses, trendy restaurants on 14th Street and historic African-American cultural landmarks in Shaw.
National Mall
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National Mall
The monumental core of Washington DC — a two-mile green spine lined with Smithsonian museums, memorials and the reflecting pool between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial.
Navy Yard / Waterfront
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Navy Yard / Waterfront
Revitalized riverfront district with Nationals Park, The Wharf, Yards Park and waterfront dining along the Anacostia and Potomac.
U Street
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U Street
Once 'Black Broadway' — a corridor of jazz history, the African American Civil War Memorial, live music and late-night dining.

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