Washington DC Attractions:
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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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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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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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Georgetown
Fronting the Potomac River, Georgetown is an evocative neighborhood, combining the most elegant, wedding-cake exterior décor of Washington D.C. with a ...
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Freedom Park
This two-block-long elevated linear park in Rosslyn, Virginia, formerly a freeway overpass, was once a monument to the First Amendment; in 2008, though, all of ...
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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Park and Marsh
At its peak bloom from late May to early September, this Anacostia River wetland full of lotuses, lilies and forest wildflowers is accessible either by ...
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National Portrait Gallery
One half of the Smithsonian’s Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture (along with the adjacent American Art Museum), the National Portrait ...
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National Zoological Park
Part of the Smithsonian, the 163-acre National Zoo (as it’s most often called) is home to 2,000 individual animals of 400 species. Most famous for its Giant ...
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Rock Creek Park
Stretching over nine miles long and one mile across through the center of the city, this 1,754-acre forest park is one of the most distinctive and beloved ...
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U.S. National Arboretum
Established by Congress in 1927, the federally sponsored Arboretum is dedicated to breeding and fostering plants for different locales around the United ...
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United States Botanic Garden
Set one block southwest of the U.S. Capitol Building, this indoor-outdoor garden was first proposed by former farmer George Washington as a museum dedicated to ...
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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!
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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.
