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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
Historic landmark
Night view
The White House
4.4
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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
/5
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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58 Reviews
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
286 Reviews
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
4.6
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241 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
4.8
/5
108 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express WASHINGTON DC DOWNTOWN by IHG
4.5
/5
241 Reviews
Washington Hilton
4.6
/5
157 Reviews
Conrad Washington DC
4.6
/5
52 Reviews
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
4.5
/5
98 Reviews
JW Marriott Washington, DC
4.3
/5
47 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Washington
4.5
/5
59 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels THE WILLARD WASHINGTON D.C. by IHG
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. AED1,377/person
Jônt
5.0
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Japanese cuisine
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Avg. AED1,377/person
Fiola
4.3
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Western cuisine
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Sushi Taro
4.3
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Avg. AED495/person
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Avg. AED470/person
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4.7
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4.7
/5
6 Reviews
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Avg. AED642/person
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5.0
/5
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Avg. AED459/person
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/5
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4.5
/5
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4.4
/5
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4.2
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The Pentagon
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Arlington National Cemetery
4.5
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Great Falls Park
5.0
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10 Reviews
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4.2
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4.5
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5.0
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4.5
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8.5
/5
120 Reviews
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9.6
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8.7
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102 Reviews
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9.3
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9.1
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9.4
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101 Reviews
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9.6
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100 Reviews
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9.3
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10.0
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MGM National Harbor
8.6
/5
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9.4
/5
105 Reviews
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42 Reviews
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9.6
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105 Reviews
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9.3
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9.6
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101 Reviews
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8.7
/5
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
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
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
8.6
/5
102 Reviews
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
9.3
/5
100 Reviews
AC Hotel National Harbor Washington, DC Area
8.9
/5
103 Reviews
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
8.8
/5
105 Reviews
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
8.8
/5
107 Reviews
Archer Hotel Tysons
9.5
/5
105 Reviews
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9.2
/5
107 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Farms and pastures
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Cycling
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Warner Theatre
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Shiloh Baptist Church
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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Black Fashion Museum
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Nationals Park
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D.C. World War I Memorial
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Saint John Paul II National Shrine
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Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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St. John's, Lafayette Square
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Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site
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Cosmos Club
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German-American Heritage Museum of the USA
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Washington National Cathedral
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Audie L. Murphy Grave Site
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Turtle Park
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St. Ann Catholic Church
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Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
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Friendship Recreation Center
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Pentecost Ministries International
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Cleveland Park Library
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