Washington DC Attractions:
Lafayette Square
This seven-acre public park, named in 1824 for a French marquis who fought in America’s Revolutionary War, is surrounded by some of D.C.’s most historically ...
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Holocaust Museum
The somber, sobering Holocaust Museum is unlike any other museum in Washington D.C. In remembering the millions murdered by the Nazis, it is brutal, ...
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Washington Monument
At 555 ft (170 m) the Washington Monument is not only the tallest building in Washington D.C., it is also the tallest masonry structure in the world. ...
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Capitol Hill
First-time visitors will be forgiven for assuming Capitol Hill, the geographic and legislative heart of the city, is all about the majestic icon that sits ...
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National Air and Space Museum
Each year, eight million people visit the cavernous halls of the National Air and Space Museum, for this popular Smithsonian museum is one of the best for ...
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The Pentagon
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, housed in one of the largest office buildings in the world, is the daily workplace for over 30,000 ...
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Pentagon Memorial
Dedicated in 2008, this roughly 2-acre site honors the 184 people who died in the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. Set on the west side of the ...
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Watergate Complex
Designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti in 1962, this distinctive five-building apartment and business complex beside the Potomac River was home to the ...
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Arlington National Cemetery
More than four million people visit Arlington National Cemetery, which contain the graves of soldiers of every war the United States has fought since the ...
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U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Overlooking the Potomac River at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, this statue of Marines raising the American flag on Japanese soil after the ...
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Supreme Court
The highest court in the country, the Supreme Court of the United States convenes in an imposing 1935 all-marble building. The stately Corinthian marble ...
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Library of Congress
One of the most iconic and impressive structures in Washington D.C., the Library of Congress contains a staggering 120 million items, including 22 million ...
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Potomac River
From its source in West Virginia to where it empties out in Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River is an area rich in American history, so much that’s often ...
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Mount Vernon
A visit to George Washington's Virginia home, Mount Vernon, is an easy escape from Washington D.C. – one that the president himself enjoyed. It's also a ...
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Adams Morgan
Better known for nightlife than tourist attractions, this diverse, funky neighborhood is proof that D.C. has a soul. Once an exclusively African-American part ...
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DC Segway Night Tour
Explore Washington DC at night as you glide through the streets on the hippest transportation around - the Segway! Experience this unique and once-in-a-lifetime way of visiting the highlights, including: the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Washington Monument, and many more. Don't miss the chance of seeing DC in this fun and exciting way!
Viator Guides in Washington DC
Book a private tour of Washington DC with a Viator guide! Let our local guides show you around DC's top destinations while sharing fascinating stories and facts about the city.
