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Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)
Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Washington D.C.? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Washington Monument
4.5
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794 Reviews
Night view
United States Capitol
4.5
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591 Reviews
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Night view
The White House
4.4
/5
1,040 Reviews
Historic landmark
National Mall
4.5
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137 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Capitol Hill
4.4
/5
176 Reviews
Night view
Library of Congress
4.8
/5
128 Reviews
Cultural experiences
Big Bus Tours Washington D.C.
4.5
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5 Reviews
Sightseeing bus
Night view
Museum of the Bible
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Chinatown
4.3
/5
53 Reviews
Historic landmark
International Spy Museum
4.0
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National Archives Museum
4.8
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
4.8
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Washington D.C., complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Tempo by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
4.7
/5
84 Reviews
Capital Hilton
4.3
/5
287 Reviews
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
4.6
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241 Reviews
Conrad Washington DC
4.6
/5
52 Reviews
Washington Hilton
4.6
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157 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express WASHINGTON DC DOWNTOWN by IHG
4.5
/5
241 Reviews
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
4.4
/5
97 Reviews
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Embassy Row
4.5
/5
145 Reviews
JW Marriott Washington, DC
4.3
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47 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Washington
4.5
/5
59 Reviews
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4.7
/5
120 Reviews
Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE by IHG
4.6
/5
70 Reviews
What to eat
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minibar by José Andrés
4.5
/5
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Innovative cuisine
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Avg. THB12,935/person
Pineapple and Pearls
4.1
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Avg. THB12,073/person
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Japanese cuisine
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Avg. THB12,935/person
Sushi Taro
4.3
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Fiola
4.3
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10 Reviews
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Avg. THB9,141/person
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4.3
/5
38 Reviews
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Avg. THB4,415/person
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4.7
/5
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Avg. THB6,036/person
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5.0
/5
6 Reviews
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4.7
/5
6 Reviews
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4.0
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Avg. THB5,346/person
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4.4
/5
5 Reviews
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Avg. THB7,761/person
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4.8
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Western cuisine
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Avg. THB6,036/person
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The Pentagon
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/5
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9.4
/5
105 Reviews
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9.6
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101 Reviews
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8.7
/5
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8.8
/5
129 Reviews
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9.1
/5
119 Reviews
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9.0
/5
107 Reviews
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8.6
/5
102 Reviews
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9.3
/5
102 Reviews
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8.6
/5
102 Reviews
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9.3
/5
99 Reviews
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8.9
/5
103 Reviews
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8.8
/5
105 Reviews
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8.8
/5
107 Reviews
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9.5
/5
105 Reviews
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9.2
/5
107 Reviews
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Science & technology museums
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Popular Attractions in Washington D.C.
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church
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Luther W. Brady Art Gallery
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Planet Word
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Peace Monument
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Spanish Steps
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Oxon Run Parkway
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Willard History Gallery
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Biltmore Triangle Garden
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Rabaut Park
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The District Church
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Ward Memorial AME Church
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LOVE mural
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Simón Bolívar Memorial
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AU - Sports Center Annex
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Grant Circle Park
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Blair House
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Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
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East Potomac Park
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The Aspen Institute
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Delaware Ave Baptist Church
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Roosevelt lsland Park
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Anacostia Neighborhood Library
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National Capitol Columns
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