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Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more.
You can find all the best things to do right here in DC, from concerts and cultural events to American history, free attractions and so much more. It’s easy to ride the Metro or hop on a bike and explore all that the nation’s capital has to offer.
Learn more about the three major airports in the Washington, DC region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (code: DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (code: IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (code: BWI).
A Guide to America's 250th Anniversary in Washington, DC in 2026. There is only one place to celebrate America's 250th birthday. And there is Only One DC. Explore the largest library in the world, the Library of Congress. See the Star-Spangled Banner flag at the National Museum of American History.
Getting To & Around Washington, DC. Discover easy-to-use public transportation, accessible airports and more with our guide to getting around the nation’s capital.
Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives.
Go wild with pandas, lions and elephants at Smithsonian's National Zoo, one of the most popular (and free) zoological parks year right here in Washington, DC. It’s not all elephants and donkeys in DC.
Washington, DC has fun activities and attractions for every kind of visitor. During your visit to the nation’s capital, choose from world-class cultural events, a vibrant and delicious dining scene, museums packed with history and so much more.
The National World War II Memorial honors the 16 million people who served as part of the American armed forces during World War II, including more than 400,000 who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
From historic performing arts theaters to ultra-modern art galleries and interactive museums, there are countless attractions in Washington, DC. Plan your visit and discover all the best attractions in the nation's capital.
