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National Mall
★4.8 (136548)Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
Washington, DC, United States
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
★4.8 (50956)From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States
Lincoln Memorial
★4.8 (49327)Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, United States
National Museum of African American History and Culture
★4.8 (27936)Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
★4.7 (25217)Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States
World War II Memorial
★4.9 (24193)Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II. · Dogs allowed
1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
Washington Monument
★4.7 (21304)Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
US Capitol Grounds
★4.7 (20050)Washington, DC 20004, United States
George Washington's Mount Vernon
★4.8 (15085)George Washington's vast estate, furnished with period pieces & the president's own belongings.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121, United States
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
★4.8 (10539)Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.
16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242, United States
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
★4.9 (8119)Memorial pays tribute to slain civil rights leader near where he delivered "I Have a Dream" speech. · Dogs allowed
1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Ford's Theatre
★4.7 (7109)The site of Lincoln's assassination, this historic theater offers nightly performances & tours.
511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
United States Capitol
★4.6 (4705)Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.
Washington, DC 20004, United States
National Building Museum
★4.3 (3840)Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering & design, with exhibits for kids as well as adults.
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Meridian Hill Park
★4.5 (3147)Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles. · Dogs allowed
16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Korean War Veterans Memorial
★4.8 (2522)Outdoor memorial commemorating people who served in the Korean War through lifelike statues & more.
900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
★4.8 (1972)₹₹Opulent estate with 18th-century Russian Imperial & French decorative art, 13-acre gardens & cafe.
4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
Constitution Gardens
★4.8 (1924)Compact garden featuring a variety of relaxing spots, as well as a pond & island.
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
★4.8 (931)1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
★4.7 (843)Former home of Robert E. Lee, this Greek Revival mansion features a flower garden & on-site museum.
321 Sherman Dr, Fort Myer, VA 22211, United States
African American Civil War Museum
★4.7 (718)Museum spotlighting the history of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
1925 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Peace Monument
★4.8 (607)Completed in 1878, this elegant statue pays tribute to naval officers who died during the Civil War.
Washington, DC 20004, United States
Old Post Office Pavilion
★4.4 (596)19th-century former post office building turned high-end lodging, with dining & a spa.
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
President Lincoln's Cottage
★4.6 (586)Lincoln's home during the height of the Civil War, the Gothic-Revival cottage is now a museum.
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States
Washington Monument Grounds
★4.8 (463)Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.
130 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States
Abraham Lincoln Statue
★4.7 (352)451 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Old Stone House
★4.2 (331)Restored & furnished listed house & former clock shop constructed in 1766, open to visitors.
3051 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
Peirce Mill
★4.7 (317)2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
Heurich House Museum
★4.5 (257)Grand 19th-century mansion known for its beer-brewing history, with period furniture & guided tours.
1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
★4.7 (232)511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
George Mason Memorial
★4.6 (224)This memorial commemorates one of America's lesser-known founding fathers, George Mason.
900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
Garfield Monument
★4.6 (217)2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Dumbarton House
★4.3 (199)Early 19th-century house featuring Federal-period architecture, decorative arts & furnishings.
2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
National Japanese American Memorial
★4.7 (198)Plaques & a bronze sculpture memorializing Japanese-American internment & patriotism during WWII.
Washington, DC 20001, United States
Fort Stevens
★4.2 (185)Park known for its remnants of Civil War fortifications, plus hiking, biking & other recreation.
6001 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States
Vietnam Women's Memorial
★4.7 (162)V-shaped black granite monument inscribed with the names of nearly 60,000 Vietnam War dead & MIA.
5 Henry Bacon Dr SW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
Watermelon House
★4.6 (157)A bright, cheerful mural of a watermelon adorns the side of this row house, a popular photo-op site.
1112 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Abner Cloud House
★4.6 (151)Storied building, constructed more than two centuries ago, overlooking the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
Washington, DC 20007, United States
Decatur House
★4.7 (140)Grand, 3-level red-brick townhouse constructed in 1818 near the White House, with tours & events.
748 Jackson Pl NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States
Summerhouse
★4.5 (90)Washington, DC 20004, United States
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
★4.4 (88)Museum honoring early civil rights leader through stories & archives of African American history.
1318 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
Rochambeau Statue
★4.7 (82)Pennsylvania Ave NW &, Jackson Pl NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States
Fort Bunker Hill
★4.4 (66)Wooded site overseen by the National Park Service that was built as a Civil War bunker in 1861.
Washington, DC 20017, United States
General Winfield Scott Statue
★4.2 (59)16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
Watergate Steps
★4.5 (39)Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Fort De Russy
★3.7 (28)Washington, DC 20015, United States
DC History Center
★4.2 (26)This historical society showcases rotating exhibits that are free to the public some weekdays.
801 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Maine Lobsterman Memorial
★4.6 (25)Washington, DC 20024, United States
José de San Martín Monument
★4.4 (25)511 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States
Decatur Carriage House
★4.7 (15)1610 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States