Washington Washington D.C. Attractions
Amusements
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The
Located at Fourteenth & C Streets
202-874-2330
The largest producers of security documents in the United States, this center prints billions of... more...International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20004
202-312-1300
The tallest building in Washington, D.C., this trade center is the first and only federal building... more... mapNational Aquarium
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest • Washington, DC 20007
Located in Lower Level of the Commerce Building
202-482-2825
The oldest aquarium in the nation, this historic National Aquarium houses more than 80 exhibits... more...Supreme Court of the United States
Located at First Street & Maryland Avenue
202-479-3211
The most powerful court in our country, this famous court offers a variety of educational programs... more...Tidal Basin Pedal Boats
Located at Ohio Drive & Tidal Basin Northwest
202-484-0206
The whole family will enjoy this unique activity which takes place in the shadow of the Jefferson... more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Decatur House (circa 1818)
1610 H Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20006
202-842-0920
One of the oldest surviving homes in Washington, D.C., this historic house was built for naval hero... more... mapFrederick Douglass National Historic Site (circa 1877)
1411 West Street Southeast • Washington, DC 20020
202-426-5961
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous African American of the 19th century, this is... more...Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington (circa 1876)
600 I Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20001
202-789-0900
The oldest synagogue building in Washington, this historic house museum retains various parts of... more... mapOctagon House Museum, The (circa 1800)
1799 New York Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20006
202-638-3221
Designed by Dr. William Thornton, the architect of the U.S. Capitol; for Colonel John Tayloe, a... more... mapOld Stone House (circa 1765)
3051 M Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20008
202-426-6851
One of the oldest known structures remaining in the nation's capital, this simple 18th century... more... mapOxon Hill Manor (circa 1928)
6901 Oxon Hill Road • Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Located Near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
301-839-7782
The land and former mansion, destroyed by fire in 1895; was home to the nephews of George... more... mapPresident Lincoln's Cottage (circa 1842)
3700 North Capitol Street North West • Washington, DC 20011
202-829-0436
Located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, three miles north of the White House,... more... mapSurratt House Museum (circa 1852)
9110 Brandywine Road • Clinton, MD 20735
Located 12 Miles Northwest of Washington D.C.
301-868-1121
Restored by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Surratt House was not only... more... mapTudor Place (circa 1816)
1644 Thirty-First Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20007
202-965-0400
Get a rare glimpse into American cultural and social history while at this historic, elegant... more...White House - President's Park
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (Visitor Center) • Washington, DC 20500
Located at the SE Corner of 15th and E Streets
202-208-1631
Originally constructed between 1792 and 1800 by James Hoban, this well-known historic Federal-style... more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
African American Civil War Memorial
Located at Vermont Avenue & U Street
202-667-2667
"The first and only national memorial and museum for United States colored troops in the Civil... more...FDR Memorial
1850 West Basin Drive Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
Located Near the Jefferson Memorial
202-376-6704
Situated on seven and a half acres, this memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin Delano... more...Jefferson Memorial
Fifteenth Street Southwest • Washington, DC 20007
Located at the South End of the Tidal Basin
202-426-6841
Situated beneath a marble rotunda, this 19 foot statue of the third United States President is... more...Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Drive Southwest • Washington, DC 20007
Located at the Lincoln Memorial
202-426-6841
Nestled on over a two acre site, this memorial features a sculptured column of 19 foot soldiers... more... mapLincoln Memorial
900 Ohio Drive Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
Located at West Potomac Park
202-426-6841
Designed to resemble a Greek temple, this grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool and is a 19... more... mapNational Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
400 7th Street NW, Suite 300 • Washington, DC 20004
202-737-3400
This elegant marble wall memorial displays the names of more than 14,000 federal, state, and local... more... mapU.S. Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Avenue • Washington, DC 20004
202-737-2300
Founded in 1977, this center and memorial honors all service personnel who have served in the sea... more... mapVietnam Veterans Memorial
Located at Constitution Avenue & Henry Bacon Drive
202-634-1568
Names of the 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam conflict is printed upon the black... more...Vietnam Women's Memorial
Located at Twenty-First & Constitution Avenue
202-426-6841
Nestled in a grove of trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000 pound bronze... more...Washington Monument
Located at Fifteenth & Constitution Avenue
202-426-6841
One of the tallest masonry structures in the world, this magnificent monument was built in 1885 in... more...
Libraries & Research Centers
Library of Congress
10 First Street • Washington, DC 20007
Located on Capitol Hill
202-707-8000
The largest library in the world, this library is also the oldest federal cultural institution in... more... mapU.S. National Archives & Records Administration
Located at Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenues
202-501-5000
The original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are housed at... more...
Museums & Galleries
Anacostia Community Museum, The
1901 Fort Place Southeast • Washington, DC 20013
Located in Southeast Washington, D.C.
202-633-4820 (Main Office)
Bordered by the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers on the west, in the city’s Ward 8; the predominantly... more... mapBillingsley House Museum (circa 1740)
6900 Green Landing Road • Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
9 Miles East of the Washington Beltway (I-95)
301-627-0730
A brick Tidewater Colonial plantation house situated on 430 acres overlooking the confluence of the... more...Capital Children's Museum
800 Third Street Northeast • Washington, DC 20002
202-675-4120
A unique educational complex that features over 30,000 square feet of hands-on interactive exhibits... more... mapCorcoran Museum of Art
500 17th Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20006
202-639-1700
One of the oldest art museums in the United States, the Corcoran Museum of Art's permanent... more... mapDAR Museum
1776 D Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20006
202-879-3241
This museum of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution features 32 period... more... mapDarnall's Chance House Museum (circa 1742)
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive • Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-8010
With special emphasis on the lives of mid-18th century women, Darnall's Chance House Museum is a... more... mapDumbarton House (circa 1804)
2715 Que Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2288
First owned by Joseph Nourse, Register of the U.S. Treasury for the first six Presidents of the... more... mapFolger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol Street Southeast • Washington, DC 20003
202-544-4600
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent museum contains splendid... more... mapFreedman's Hall Gallery of Art
2041 Georgia Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20060
Located at Howard University Hospital
202-865-1471
Celebrating Howard University Hospital's treasured past, thriving present, and fertile future, this... more... mapFreer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
1050 Independence Avenue, Southwest • Washington, DC 20013
Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, Southwest
202-633-1000
Located on the National Mall, connected by an underground exhibition space, these two galleries... more... mapHillwood Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20008
202-686-5807
The Washington residence of art collector Marjorie Merriweather Post from 1955 to 1973, this extate... more... mapHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Avenue at 7th Street Southwest • Washington, DC 20013
202-633-1000
The Hirshhorn houses a collection of modern and contemporary art "in a range of media, including... more...International Spy Museum, The
800 F Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20004
Located Four Blocks From National Mall
202-393-7798
This fascinating museum seeks to educate the public about espionage through the use of over 600... more... mapNational Building Museum
401 F Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20001
202-272-2448
American achievements in architecture, design, engineering, planning, and construction are examined... more... mapNational Gallery of Art
Located at Sixth and Constitution Avenues
202-737-4215
One of the finest collections in the world that illustrates major achievements in paintings,... more...National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Avenue Southwest • Washington, DC 20560
202-633-4600
Located on the National Mall between the Smithsonian's Arts & Industries Building and the Sackler... more... mapNational Museum of American History
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest • Washington, DC 20560
Located on the National Mall
202-633-1000
A National Historic Landmark designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, the... more... mapNational Museum of Crime & Punishment
575 7th Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20004
202-393-1099
Described by Good Morning America as a "must see for CSI fans," the National Museum of Crime &... more... mapNational Museum of Health and Medicine
6900 Georgia Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20307
202-782-2200
Founded as the Army Medical Museum in 1862 to study and improve medical conditions during the... more... mapNational Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20005
202-783-5000
This museum contains a permanent collection of more than 3,000 works of art by 400 women from 28... more... mapNational Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets Northwest • Washington, DC 20001
Located in Downtown Washington, D.C.
202-633-8300
Housed along with the Smithsonian American Art Museum in a renovated National Historic Landmark... more... mapNational Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast • Washington, DC 20002
202-633-5555
A Smithsonian Institution museum which is located in the old historic Post Office building and... more... mapNaval Historical Center
805 Kidder Breese Street Southeast • Washington, DC 20374
Located at the Washington Navy Yard
202-433-4882
Housed in the old Naval Gun Factory, this museum features a collection that includes the foremast... more...Patuxent Rural Life Museums
16000 Croom Airport Road • Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-627-6074
Located within the Patuxent River Park, the Patuxent Rural Life Museums are a collection of late... more... mapPope John Paul II Cultural Center
3900 Harewood Road Northeast • Washington, DC 20017
202-635-5400
A must-see museum while your in Washington, this highly interactive museum explores Pope John Paul... more... mapRenwick Gallery, The
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW @ 17th Street • Washington, DC 20006
202-633-2850
Housed in a historic architectural landmark across the street from the White House, the Smithsonian... more... mapSmithsonian American Art Museum
800 F Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20004
202-633-7970
Located above the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station in the downtown arts district known as the... more... mapSmithsonian Information Center
1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest • Washington, DC 20013
202-633-1000
Known as "the Castle," this museum is the oldest of the 14 Smithsonian museums in Washington and it... more... mapTextile Museum
2320 S Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20008
202-667-0441
One of the world's foremost specialized art museums, this museum is housed in two historic... more... mapTouchstone Gallery
406 Seventh Street Northwest, Second floor • Washington, DC 20004
Located in the Downtown Arts District
202-347-2787
An artist-owned gallery with an active membership of 35 to 40 artists, the Touchstone Gallery... more... mapUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
202-488-0400
The documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history is the goal of this national... more... mapWashington Design Center
300 D Street Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
202-646-6118
Containing just under 400,000 square feet of space, there are over 60 wholesale residential,... more... mapWashington Dolls' House and Toy Museum
5236 Forty-Fourth Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20015
202-363-6400
Founded in 1975, this unique museum contains a carefully researched collection of antique doll... more...Woodrow Wilson House Museum
2340 S Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20008
202-387-4062
Washington's only presidential museum, this house is a National Trust Historic Site and it was the... more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
1900 Anacostia Drive Southeast • Washington, DC 20020
Located Between Quarles and Douglas Streets
202-426-6905
A National Park Service site which constitutes some 700 acres, this park includes the aquatic... more... mapNational Mall, The
900 Ohio Drive Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
202-426-6841
Envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's and commissioned by George Washington, this splendid park extends... more... mapRock Creek Park
3545 Wiliamsburg Lane Northwest • Washington, DC 20008
202-895-6070
Established in 1890, this historic park is filled with majestic trees and wild animals and visitors... more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Lafayette Square (circa 1824)
Located at Sixteenth & Pennsylvania Avenues
202-755-7798
Overlooking the White House, this famous, historic square was built in 1824 and was named after the... more...National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue Northeast • Washington, DC 20002
202-245-2726
A United States Department of Agriculture research and education facility and a living museum that... more... mapNational Zoo
60 East Fifth Street • Washington, DC 20008
202- 673-4721
Nearly a quarter of the animals at the National Zoo are endangered species, and include giant... more... mapNational Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20008
202-673-4800
Home to a wonderfully diverse animal collection, this beautiful, 163 acre urban zoological park... more... mapPatuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road • Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-627-6074
The Patuxent River Park consists of more than 6,000 acres of natural area parklands along the... more... mapPotomac Park
Located at Jefferson Memorial Basin
202-485-9880
Divided into West and East Potomac parks, this exceptionally beautiful park contains 3,000 Japanese... more...United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Avenue Southwest • Washington, DC 20001
202-225-8333
The United States Botanic Garden is a living plant museum on the National Mall at the foot of the... more... map
Science & Technology
National Air & Space Museum
Independence Avenue at 6th Street, Southwest • Washington, DC 20560
The National Mall Building Downtown
202-633-1000
A vital center for research into the history, science and technology of aviation and space flight,... more...National Geographic Museum, The
1145 Seventeenth Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20007
202-857-7588
Past and current expeditions, adventures, and scientific research come to life at this unique... more... mapNational Museum of Natural History, The
Constitution Avenue Northwest & 10th Street • Washington, DC 20560
202-633-1000
Open daily except for Christmas, the National Museum of Natural History houses virtual exhibits,... more...
Tours & Cruises
Bike and the Like
Hosts Suzie and Roger Knable offer supported and reasonably priced bicycle tours in the U.S.,... more...Bike the Sites
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20004
Located at The Old Post Office Pavilion
202-842-BIKE
Tour at a leisurely pace on scenic paths and trails while professional guides discuss history,... more... mapCapitol Entertainment Services
3629 Eighteenth Street Northeast • Washington, DC 20018
202-636-9203
Interesting and enjoyable guided sightseeing tours which unique showcases the nation's capital and... more... mapDC Insider Tours
2844 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Suite 310 • Washington, DC 20007
202-237-7534
Enjoy all-day urban excursions which provide an insider's look at our nation's capital through this... more... mapELD Touring Enterprises
2107 Marbury Drive • Upper Marlboro, MD 20747
301-395-1575
Founded in 1999, ELD Touring Enterprises has provided years of personalized service. This family... more... mapFederal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest • Washington, DC 20535
202-324-3000
Take a one hour tour of the FBI facility and see crime labs, history exhibits, and a live firearms... more... mapOdyssey Cruises
600 Water Street Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
Located at the Gangplank Marina
866-306-2469
One of Washington's most elegant and contemporary cruising vessel, this cruise boat offers three... more... mapOld Town Trolley Tours
2460 Reed Street Northeast • Washington, DC 20018
202-832-9800
You will find the best conductors in the city with this company that provides daily two hour... more... mapShore Shot Cruises
3000 K Street Northwest • Washington, DC 20007
Located at Washington Harbour
202-554-6500
This ten mile, 50 minute professionally narrated cruise allows you to see various sites of... more... mapSky Blue Tours
2425 Branch Avenue Southeast • Washington, DC 20020
202-657-6516
Are you planning to visit Washington DC, or Arlington, Virginia, shortly? Make sure to hire Sky... more...Sky Blue Tours
2425 Branch Avenue Southeast • Washington, DC 20020
202-657-6516
Sky Blue Tours offer fully narrated historic tours of Washington DC. Providing guided tours to all... more... mapSpirit of Washington
Pier 4 • Washington, DC 20024
Located at 6th and Water Street
202-554-8000
Dine and dance as you cruise the Potomac River in this 600 passenger luxury vessel which offers... more...Tourmobile Sightseeing
1000 Ohio Drive Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
202-554-5100
Seasonal narrators and drivers take you right where you want to go aboard a variety of vehicles,... more... mapU.S. Capitol
Located on Capitol Hill
202-225-6827
Get a behind-the-scenes look of America's legislative process while at this famous building which... more...Washington Walks
819 G Street Southwest • Washington, DC 20024
202-484-1565
No reservations are required to enjoy these two hour, professionally guided walking tours where you... more... map
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