Things To Do In Washington, D. C.

The District of Columbia is one of the most iconic cities in the U.S. Many of the best places to visit in Washington D.C. are national symbols like Capitol Hill and The White House. The city’s culture, from its food and art to its tourist attractions, is profoundly influenced by American history.

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The National Mall and Memorial Parks contain a plethora of museums and memorials. The Washington Monument is located near the midpoint of the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol.

Baseball fans should check out a Nats game at Nationals Park. For cool things to do in D.C. at night, check out the 9:30 Club downtown or the Kennedy Center along the Potomac River.

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An Insider's Guide to Washington, DC's National Mall

Tyler Clark

From the Lincoln Memorial to the Native American Museum, we take you on a local's tour of the National Mall.

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Adult Pirate Ship Party Cruise

Boomerang Boat Tours Boomerang Boat Tours $32 $16

Two-Hour Party Yacht Cruise

Boomerang Boat Tours Boomerang Boat Tours $27 $14

Hop-On, Hop-Off DC Bus Tour

DC Trails Washington $42 $28

Double-Decker Bus Night Tour

CitySights DC Union Station (Main Lobby) $45 $25

Tour, Tasting, and Cocktails

One Eight Distilling Northeast Washington $15 $9

Wings of Fancy Admission

Montgomery Parks Wheaton-Glenmont $16 $8

Hop-On, Hop-Off DC Bus Pass

DC Trails Washington $59 $39

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Western Maryland Scenic Railroad $50.69 $29

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Held in early April, the annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival is one of the fun activities in D.C. Children 12 and under can enter for free!

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DC's Best Beauty & Wellness Deals, Ranked by Customers

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Check out our customers' selections for the best salons, spas, and other beauty-centric businesses in Washington, DC.

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Salt-Room Therapy

The Salt Sanctuary of Maryland Elkridge $45 $19

Salt-Cave Sessions

Bethesda Salt Cave Bethesda $45 $27

Massages

Angel Health Spa Adams Morgan $70 $45

Choice of Massages

VA Retreat Massage Arlington Heights $60 $45

Introductory Customized Facials

Skincare by Nurse Leslie Northwest Washington $125 $39

Massage

Spirit Massage & Bodywork Spirit Massage & Bodywork LLC $100 $45

Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage

Ace Massage Of Maryland College Park $79 $39

Salt Therapy for One or Two

Grace Spa & Salt Cave Martinsburg $120 $69

Ben’s Chili Bowl is one of the best restaurants in D.C. For fine dining, Fiola Mare is an Italian seafood restaurant on Georgetown’s waterfront known for feeding presidents.

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Doing DC by Foot Is Surprisingly Easy

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Museums, restaurants, and cultural experiences abound in Washington, DC—and you can walk to all of them.

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Adult Pirate Ship Party Cruise

Boomerang Boat Tours Boomerang Boat Tours $32 $16

Two-Hour Party Yacht Cruise

Boomerang Boat Tours Boomerang Boat Tours $27 $14

Hop-On, Hop-Off DC Bus Tour

DC Trails Washington $42 $28

Kings Dominion Visit

Kings Dominion Kings Dominion $67 $33.50

Caribbean Food and Wine Festival

Annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival Howard County Fairground $30 $18

Double-Decker Bus Night Tour

CitySights DC Union Station (Main Lobby) $45 $25

Play-Center Fun or Kids' Books

Be With Me Playseum Bethesda $18 $9

River Tubing

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Where there’s politics, there’s journalists. The Newseum allows visitors to experience front-page stories from the past. The Smithsonian also has 19 museums, galleries, gardens, and zoos, each with its own charms.

With close to 500 shops, Georgetown is Washington D.C.’s main retail hub. For boutiques, try browsing Union Market and Eastern Market. For a traditional mall, head to Tyson’s Corner.

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