Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more.

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Washington, DC has fun activities and attractions for every kind of visitor. During your visit to the nation’s capital, choose from world-class cultural events, a vibrant and delicious dining scene, museums packed with history and so much more.

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From historic performing arts theaters to ultra-modern art galleries and interactive museums, there are countless attractions in Washington, DC. Plan your visit and discover all the best attractions in the nation's capital.

As Americans faced the Watergate scandal, inflation, energy crises and a host of other developments, documentary photographers shifted their collective perspective, leading to brilliant images that depict vibrant communities, suburban sprawl, conceptual art, nature and much more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission National Gallery of Art, 6th ...

Tickets 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 Blossom Kite Festival – March 29 Head to the Washington Monument grounds for this free kite-flying extravaganza, one of the most highly anticipated events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Marvel at the free-to-visit national landmarks in Washington, DC that make up America’s front yard. According to the American Institute of Architects, half of Americans’ top 12 favorite architectural gems line the National Mall .

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