Attractions in Washington, Washington D.C.

Amusements

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The 202-874-2330
Located at Fourteenth & C Streets
The largest producers of security documents in the United States, this center prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes for delivery to the Federal Reserve System each... more info
International Trade Center 202-312-1300
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
The tallest building in Washington, D.C., this trade center is the first and only federal building dedicated to both government and private use. A diverse food court,... more info map
Madame Tussauds 202-942-7300
1001 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Visit Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. where you can see, touch, and take photos with some of your favorite celebrities and historical figures under one roof. more info map
National Aquarium 202-482-2825
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Located in Lower Level of the Commerce Building
The oldest aquarium in the nation, this historic National Aquarium houses more than 80 exhibits with over 200 species of salt and freshwater marine life, including... more info
Supreme Court of the United States 202-479-3211
Located at First Street & Maryland Avenue
The most powerful court in our country, this famous court offers a variety of educational programs for visitors, as well as lectures in the courtroom typically given... more info
Tidal Basin Pedal Boats 202-484-0206
Located at Ohio Drive & Tidal Basin Northwest
The whole family will enjoy this unique activity which takes place in the shadow of the Jefferson Memorial from March through September. more info

Historic Homes & Buildings

Decatur House 202-842-0920
1610 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
One of the oldest surviving homes in Washington, D.C., this historic house was built for naval hero Commodore Stephen Decatur and is one of only three remaining... more info map
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 202-426-5961
1411 West Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous African American of the 19th century, this is the former residence of African American abolitionist Frederick... more info
His Lordship's Kindness 301-856-0358
7606 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Call for schedule. Built in 1787 by Robert Darnall, this National Historic Landmark has been the home to many prominent families. Site contains historic art, buildings,... more info map
Octagon House Museum, The 202-638-3221
1799 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
Designed by Dr. William Thornton, the architect of the U.S. Capitol; for Colonel John Tayloe, a wealthy Virginian plantation owner; the three-story, brick Octagon House... more info map
Old Stone House 202-426-6851
3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
One of the oldest known structures remaining in the nation's capital, this simple 18th century historic house was built and inhabited by common people and is surrounded... more info map
Oxon Hill Manor 301-839-7782
6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Located Near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
The land and former mansion, destroyed by fire in 1895; was home to the nephews of George Washington and the nephew of John Hanson, the first president elected by the... more info map
President Lincoln's Cottage 202-829-0436
3700 North Capitol Street North West, Washington, DC 20011
Located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, three miles north of the White House, this 34-room Gothic Revival-style house was the seasonal home of... more info map
Surratt House Museum 301-868-1121
9110 Brandywine Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Located 12 Miles Northwest of Washington D.C.
Restored by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Surratt House was not only the country home of Mary Surratt, the first woman to be executed by... more info map
Tudor Place 202-965-0400
1644 Thirty-First Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Get a rare glimpse into American cultural and social history while at this historic, elegant Neoclassical house which was designed by Dr. William Thornton, who also... more info
White House - President's Park 202-208-1631
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (Visitor Center), Washington, DC 20500
Located at the SE Corner of 15th and E Streets
Originally constructed between 1792 and 1800 by James Hoban, this well-known historic Federal-style house was reconstructed in 1815 after being burned by British... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

African American Civil War Memorial 202-667-2667
Located at Vermont Avenue & U Street
"The first and only national memorial and museum for United States colored troops in the Civil War," this memorial commemorates the more than 208,000 African American... more info
FDR Memorial 202-376-6704
1850 West Basin Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Located Near the Jefferson Memorial
Situated on seven and a half acres, this memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency through a series of four outdoor gallery rooms. ... more info
Jefferson Memorial 202-426-6841
Fifteenth Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20007
Located at the South End of the Tidal Basin
Situated beneath a marble rotunda, this 19 foot statue of the third United States President is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other... more info
Korean War Veterans Memorial 202-426-6841
900 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20007
Located at the Lincoln Memorial
Nestled on over a two acre site, this memorial features a sculptured column of 19 foot soldiers arrayed for combat with the American flag as their symbolic objective, as... more info map
Lincoln Memorial 202-426-6841
900 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Located at West Potomac Park
Designed to resemble a Greek temple, this grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool and is a 19 foot marble statue of the 16th United States President. The statue... more info map
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 202-737-3400
400 7th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004
This elegant marble wall memorial displays the names of more than 14,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. ... more info map
U.S. Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center 202-737-2300
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20004
Founded in 1977, this center and memorial honors all service personnel who have served in the sea services and perpetuates their heritage, values, and traditions. A... more info map
Vietnam Veterans Memorial 202-634-1568
Located at Constitution Avenue & Henry Bacon Drive
Names of the 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam conflict is printed upon the black granite walls of this moving V-shaped memorial. Designed by Frederick... more info
Vietnam Women's Memorial 202-426-6841
Located at Twenty-First & Constitution Avenue
Nestled in a grove of trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000 pound bronze statue was designed by Santa Fe-based sculptor Glenna Goodacre and it... more info
Washington Monument 202-426-6841
Located at Fifteenth & Constitution Avenue
One of the tallest masonry structures in the world, this magnificent monument was built in 1885 in memory of the first President of the United States, known as the... more info

Libraries & Research Centers

Library of Congress 202-707-8000
10 First Street, Washington, DC 20007
Located on Capitol Hill
The largest library in the world, this library is also the oldest federal cultural institution in the nation and it serves as the research arm of Congress. Nearly 128... more info map
U.S. National Archives & Records Administration 202-501-5000
Located at Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenues
The original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are housed at this center that also contains over three billion historic records. more info

Museums & Galleries

Anacostia Community Museum, The 202-633-4820 (Main Office)
1901 Fort Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20013
Located in Southeast Washington, D.C.
Bordered by the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers on the west, in the city’s Ward 8; the predominantly African American Anacostia is one of the District’s first suburbs. ... more info map
Billingsley House Museum 301-627-0730
6900 Green Landing Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
9 Miles East of the Washington Beltway (I-95)
A brick Tidewater Colonial plantation house situated on 430 acres overlooking the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Western Branch, Billingsley House Museum is... more info
Capital Children's Museum 202-675-4120
800 Third Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
A unique educational complex that features over 30,000 square feet of hands-on interactive exhibits which focus on culture, the arts, and sciences. Children and... more info map
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum 202-824-0613
437 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
The rooms where Clara Barton lived and worked during the Civil War are now preserved, lit by beautifully replicated faux gas light. The Clara Barton Missing Soldiers... more info
Corcoran Museum of Art 202-639-1700
500 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
One of the oldest art museums in the United States, the Corcoran Museum of Art's permanent collection includes 19th-century American prints and drawings and 20th-century... more info map
DAR Museum 202-879-3241
1776 D Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
This museum of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution features 32 period rooms which contain a superb collection of pre-1840s furnishings. A... more info map
Darnall's Chance House Museum 301-952-8010
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
With special emphasis on the lives of mid-18th century women, Darnall's Chance House Museum is a historic house museum situated between Schoolhouse Pond and St. Mary's... more info map
Dumbarton House 202-337-2288
2715 Que Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
First owned by Joseph Nourse, Register of the U.S. Treasury for the first six Presidents of the United States, Dumbarton House is a fine example of Federal period... more info map
Folger Shakespeare Library 202-544-4600
201 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent museum contains splendid Renaissance architecture and houses Henry Clay Folger's impressive... more info map
Freedman's Hall Gallery of Art 202-865-1471
2041 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20060
Located at Howard University Hospital
Celebrating Howard University Hospital's treasured past, thriving present, and fertile future, this exhibition gallery is a permanent educational and cultural site that... more info map
Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 202-633-1000
1050 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC 20013
Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, Southwest
Located on the National Mall, connected by an underground exhibition space, these two galleries include "a world-renowned collection of art from China, Japan, Korea,... more info map
Hillwood Museum & Gardens 202-686-5807
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
The Washington residence of art collector Marjorie Merriweather Post from 1955 to 1973, this extate is known for having the most comprehensive assemblage of Russian... more info map
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 202-633-1000
Independence Avenue at 7th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20013
The Hirshhorn houses a collection of modern and contemporary art "in a range of media, including works on paper, painting, installation, photography, sculpture, digital... more info
International Spy Museum, The 202-393-7798
800 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Exploring the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage, the International Spy Museum features "the largest collection of international espionage... more info map
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington 202-789-0900
Corner of Third & G Streets, Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
701 4th Street Northwest, #200 (Office)
The region's foremost destination and source for American Jewish history, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores the unique Jewish heritage of... more info map
National Building Museum 202-272-2448
401 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
American achievements in architecture, design, engineering, planning, and construction are examined and interpreted at this private, nonprofit museum which also presents... more info map
National Gallery of Art 202-737-4215
Located at Sixth and Constitution Avenues
One of the finest collections in the world that illustrates major achievements in paintings, sculptures, and graphics is featured at this museum which contains a... more info
National Museum of African Art 202-633-4600
950 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20560
Located on the National Mall between the Smithsonian's Arts & Industries Building and the Sackler Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art... more info map
National Museum of American History 202-633-1000
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC 20560
Located on the National Mall
A National Historic Landmark designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, the National Museum of American History was the sixth Smithsonian building on... more info map
National Museum of Crime & Punishment 202-393-1099
575 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Described by Good Morning America as a "must see for CSI fans," the National Museum of Crime & Punishment includes a crime lab and the filming studios for America's Most... more info map
National Museum of Health and Medicine 202-782-2200
6900 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20307
Founded as the Army Medical Museum in 1862 to study and improve medical conditions during the American Civil War, this museum houses a collection of over twenty-five... more info map
National Museum of Women in the Arts 202-783-5000
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
This museum contains a permanent collection of more than 3,000 works of art by 400 women from 28 countries from the 16th century to the present. Works by artists such... more info map
National Portrait Gallery 202-633-8300
8th and F Streets Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Located in Downtown Washington, D.C.
Housed along with the Smithsonian American Art Museum in a renovated National Historic Landmark building, the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture;... more info map
National Postal Museum 202-633-5555
2 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
A Smithsonian Institution museum which is located in the old historic Post Office building and occupies 75,000 square feet of the building, with 23,000 square feet... more info map
Naval Historical Center 202-433-4882
805 Kidder Breese Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20374
Located at the Washington Navy Yard
Housed in the old Naval Gun Factory, this museum features a collection that includes the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution, the bathyscaphe Trieste, ship... more info
Patuxent Rural Life Museums 301-627-6074
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Located within the Patuxent River Park, the Patuxent Rural Life Museums are a collection of late 19th century and early 20th century historic structures and buildings... more info map
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center 202-635-5400
3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
A must-see museum while your in Washington, this highly interactive museum explores Pope John Paul II's teachings through state-of-the-art technology in an array of... more info map
Renwick Gallery, The 202-633-2850
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW @ 17th Street, Washington, DC 20006
Housed in a historic architectural landmark across the street from the White House, the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery "collects, exhibits, studies... more info map
Smithsonian American Art Museum 202-633-7970
8th and F Streets Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
The nation's first collection of American art is housed in one of the oldest public buildings constructed in early Washington. The Smithsonian American Art Museum is... more info map
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) 202-633-1000
1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20013
The Smithsonian Institution's signature building and home to the Smithsonian Visitor Center. Guests can see collections highlights from each of the other museums, tour... more info map
Textile Museum 202-667-0441
2320 S Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
One of the world's foremost specialized art museums, this museum is housed in two historic buildings and features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary... more info map
Touchstone Gallery 202-347-2787
406 Seventh Street Northwest, Second floor, Washington, DC 20004
Located in the Downtown Arts District
An artist-owned gallery with an active membership of 35 to 40 artists, the Touchstone Gallery features several exhibition spaces and five other galleries. Its members... more info map
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 202-488-0400
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
The documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history is the goal of this national institution which serves as as a memorial to the millions of people... more info map
Washington Design Center 202-646-6118
300 D Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Containing just under 400,000 square feet of space, there are over 60 wholesale residential, commercial, and building products showrooms located inside this center which... more info map
Washington Dolls' House and Toy Museum 202-363-6400
5236 Forty-Fourth Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
Founded in 1975, this unique museum contains a carefully researched collection of antique doll houses, games, and toys, many of them being Victorian. There is also an... more info
Woodrow Wilson House Museum 202-387-4062
2340 S Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
Washington's only presidential museum, this house is a National Trust Historic Site and it was the final home of our 28th President. Built in 1915 by architect Waddy... more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens 202-426-6905
1900 Anacostia Drive Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
Located Between Quarles and Douglas Streets
A National Park Service site which constitutes some 700 acres, this park includes the aquatic gardens which are situated on 14 acres along the east bank of the Anacostia... more info map
National Mall, The 202-426-6841
900 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's and commissioned by George Washington, this splendid park extends approximately two miles from the United States Capitol to the... more info map
Rock Creek Park 202-895-6070
3545 Wiliamsburg Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
Established in 1890, this historic park is filled with majestic trees and wild animals and visitors can walk in the footsteps of the Piscataway Indians, as well as... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Clearwater Nature Center 301-297-4575
11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Live animal displays, hands-on exhibits, hiking trails, gardens, nature programs, and gift shop. Call for schedule. more info map
Lafayette Square 202-755-7798
Located at Sixteenth & Pennsylvania Avenues
Overlooking the White House, this famous, historic square was built in 1824 and was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, the French general and a hero in the American... more info
National Arboretum 202-245-2726
3501 New York Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
A United States Department of Agriculture research and education facility and a living museum that is situated on 400 acres and is filled with trees, shrubs, flowering... more info map
National Zoo 202- 673-4721
60 East Fifth Street, Washington, DC 20008
Nearly a quarter of the animals at the National Zoo are endangered species, and include giant pandas, Asian elephants, white-naped cranes, western lowland gorillas,... more info map
National Zoological Park 202-673-4800
3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
Home to a wonderfully diverse animal collection, this beautiful, 163 acre urban zoological park contains thousands and offers science based educational programs, as well... more info map
Patuxent River Park 301-627-6074
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
The Patuxent River Park consists of more than 6,000 acres of natural area parklands along the eastern boundary of Prince George's County. Aquasco Farm, the Patuxent... more info map
Potomac Park 202-485-9880
Located at Jefferson Memorial Basin
Divided into West and East Potomac parks, this exceptionally beautiful park contains 3,000 Japanese cherry trees, as well as facilities for golfing, picnicking,... more info
United States Botanic Garden 202-225-8333
100 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20001
The United States Botanic Garden is a living plant museum on the National Mall at the foot of the U.S. Capitol. Bartholdi Park, named for sculptor Frederic Auguste... more info map

Science & Technology

National Air & Space Museum 202-633-1000
Independence Avenue at 6th Street, Southwest, Washington, DC 20560
The National Mall Building Downtown
A vital center for research into the history, science and technology of aviation and space flight, the Smithsonian Institution's National Air & Space Museum maintains... more info
National Geographic Museum, The 202-857-7588
1145 Seventeenth Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Past and current expeditions, adventures, and scientific research come to life at this unique museum that showcases a wide variety of changing exhibits which reflects... more info map
National Museum of Natural History, The 202-633-1000
Constitution Avenue Northwest & 10th Street, Washington, DC 20560
Open daily except for Christmas, the National Museum of Natural History houses virtual exhibits, more than 126 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts,... more info

Tours & Cruises

Bike and the Like
Hosts Suzie and Roger Knable offer supported and reasonably priced bicycle tours in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Each year they host an exciting weeklong journey by... more info
Bike the Sites 202-842-BIKE
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Located at The Old Post Office Pavilion
Tour at a leisurely pace on scenic paths and trails while professional guides discuss history, architecture, and scandal at the many stops along this bike tour which are... more info map
Bitez Food Tours 202-735-4446
1155 F Street Northwest, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20004
Bitez Food Tours offers culinary adventures in your favorite city. Learn where the locals eat and drink while being led by one of their entertaining culinary... more info map
Capitol Entertainment Services 202-636-9203
3629 Eighteenth Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
Interesting and enjoyable guided sightseeing tours which unique showcases the nation's capital and describes its rich history are offered by this company which also... more info map
DC Ducks 202-832-9800
2460 Reed Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20018
Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored World War II amphibious vessel and experience a whole new sightseeing adventure as you enjoy a fully narrated, 90 minute land... more info
DC Insider Tours 202-237-7534
2844 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20007
Enjoy all-day urban excursions which provide an insider's look at our nation's capital through this tour group which offers multi-dimensional tour programs in the DC... more info map
ELD Touring Enterprises 301-395-1575
2107 Marbury Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20747
Founded in 1999, ELD Touring Enterprises has provided years of personalized service. This family run, family oriented business' past clients have included the University... more info map
Federal Bureau of Investigation 202-324-3000
935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535
Take a one hour tour of the FBI facility and see crime labs, history exhibits, and a live firearms demonstration. more info map
Odyssey Cruises 866-306-2469
600 Water Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Located at the Gangplank Marina
One of Washington's most elegant and contemporary cruising vessel, this cruise boat offers three hour lunch cruises and four hour diner cruises, both with four course... more info map
Old Town Trolley Tours 202-832-9800
2460 Reed Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
You will find the best conductors in the city with this company that provides daily two hour narrated tours of the city with reboarding available from 19 sites around... more info map
Shore Shot Cruises 202-554-6500
3000 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Located at Washington Harbour
This ten mile, 50 minute professionally narrated cruise allows you to see various sites of interest, including the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Washington... more info map
Sky Blue Tours 202-657-6516
2425 Branch Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
Are you planning to visit Washington DC, or Arlington, Virginia, shortly? Make sure to hire Sky Blue tours. There sightseeing services includes professional tours, main... more info
Sky Blue Tours 202-657-6516
2425 Branch Avenue Southeast , Washington, DC 20020
Sky Blue Tours offer fully narrated historic tours of Washington DC. Providing guided tours to all the monuments and attractions in the area including National Mall,... more info map
Spirit of Washington 202-554-8000
Pier 4, Washington, DC 20024
Located at 6th and Water Street
Dine and dance as you cruise the Potomac River in this 600 passenger luxury vessel which offers dinner cruises, complete with sumptuous buffets, live music, and... more info
Tourmobile Sightseeing 202-554-5100
1000 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Seasonal narrators and drivers take you right where you want to go aboard a variety of vehicles, including an 85 passenger, multi-axeled vehicle approximately 55 feet in... more info map
U.S. Capitol 202-225-6827
Located on Capitol Hill
Get a behind-the-scenes look of America's legislative process while at this famous building which offers guided tours to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday... more info
Washington Walks 202-484-1565
819 G Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
No reservations are required to enjoy these two hour, professionally guided walking tours where you will learn about the famous and infamous people of DC, as well as... more info map

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