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Washington D.C. Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Washington D.C.
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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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793 Reviews
Night view
The White House
4.4
/5
1,040 Reviews
Historic landmark
National Mall
4.5
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136 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
United States Capitol
4.5
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589 Reviews
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Night view
Capitol Hill
4.4
/5
176 Reviews
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Library of Congress
4.8
/5
127 Reviews
Cultural experiences
Georgetown
4.3
/5
78 Reviews
Night view
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
4.4
/5
53 Reviews
Historic landmark
International Spy Museum
4.0
/5
58 Reviews
National Archives Museum
4.8
/5
56 Reviews
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
73 Reviews
Capital Hilton
4.4
/5
289 Reviews
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
4.6
/5
239 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
4.8
/5
110 Reviews
Conrad Washington DC
4.6
/5
54 Reviews
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
4.5
/5
97 Reviews
Washington Hilton
4.6
/5
163 Reviews
JW Marriott Washington, DC
4.2
/5
45 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express WASHINGTON DC DOWNTOWN by IHG
4.5
/5
233 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels THE WILLARD WASHINGTON D.C. by IHG
4.7
/5
120 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Washington
4.4
/5
58 Reviews
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Embassy Row
4.5
/5
145 Reviews
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Jônt
5.0
/5
8 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR107,477/person
Pineapple and Pearls
4.1
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR100,311/person
minibar by José Andrés
4.5
/5
7 Reviews
Innovative cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR107,477/person
Fiola
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR75,950/person
Sushi Taro
4.3
/5
17 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR38,691/person
Rose's Luxury
4.3
/5
38 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR36,685/person
BRESCA
4.0
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR44,423/person
Rania
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Prime location
Sushi Nakazawa
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR50,155/person
Rooster & Owl
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PKR35,825/person
Imperfecto
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Avg. PKR50,155/person
Magic Gourd Restaurant
4.0
/5
8 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. PKR7,738/person
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The Pentagon
4.1
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Arlington National Cemetery
4.5
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4.2
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4.8
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4.3
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5.0
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4.8
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4.7
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4.3
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4.6
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4.7
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Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
8.6
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118 Reviews
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9.6
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105 Reviews
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9.3
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8.7
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102 Reviews
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8.9
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9.6
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The Ivy Hotel
10.0
/5
57 Reviews
Inn at Willow Grove
9.7
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37 Reviews
Congress Hall
9.3
/5
98 Reviews
The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel
9.1
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100 Reviews
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9.1
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133 Reviews
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9.4
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97 Reviews
The Georges
9.8
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100 Reviews
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Swanendele Inn
9.5
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28 Reviews
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
9.6
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101 Reviews
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House
9.3
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50 Reviews
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9.8
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9.8
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9.4
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114 Reviews
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MGM National Harbor
8.6
/5
89 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
9.4
/5
105 Reviews
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9.7
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39 Reviews
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9.6
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52 Reviews
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9.6
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105 Reviews
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10.0
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9.3
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102 Reviews
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78 Reviews
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9.5
/5
74 Reviews
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8.7
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61 Reviews
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9.6
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103 Reviews
Hotel du Pont
8.7
/5
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
8.8
/5
127 Reviews
Crystal Gateway Marriott
9.1
/5
119 Reviews
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9.0
/5
107 Reviews
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8.5
/5
101 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
101 Reviews
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8.7
/5
103 Reviews
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8.8
/5
107 Reviews
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8.8
/5
107 Reviews
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9.5
/5
105 Reviews
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9.0
/5
106 Reviews
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Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
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Ben's Upstairs
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Dumbarton House
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
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National Museum of the American Indian
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White House Historical Association
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National Japanese American Memorial
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Shiloh Baptist Church
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New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
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The Phillips Collection
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Nathan Hale Memorial
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Takoma Field
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Washington Wizards
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Washington City Church of the Brethren
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