Washington, DC

Ornate religious complex featuring intricate mosaics, soaring domes, and chapels dedicated to the Virgin Mary from cultures around the world.

Government facility offering guided tours that showcase the intricate process of printing U.S. paper currency through elevated walkways and educational exhibits.

Leave Washington, D.C. via Canal Road NW from Georgetown and follow it west until you reach the park entrance near Great Falls along the C&O towpath.

From Washington, DC central, head north on 9th St NW or take Metro’s Red/Orange/Yellow lines to Gallery Place–Chinatown or Blue/Orange/Red to Metro Center, then walk to 10th & H Streets.

A steep outdoor staircase linking a historic waterfront neighborhood to an elevated residential district, made famous by its appearance in a classic supernatural horror film.

From central DC, take Metro’s Red Line to Gallery Place–Chinatown or take bus routes along 10th St NW, then walk to Ford’s Theatre at 10th Street and E Street NW.

Peaceful religious sanctuary featuring a Byzantine-style church, Holy Land shrine replicas, catacombs, and expansive gardens with over a thousand rose bushes.

From downtown Washington, D.C., take Independence Avenue SW westbound, turn left onto West Basin Drive SW, and follow signs to the memorial near the Tidal Basin.

Historic estate, museum, and preserved residence showcasing the life, writings, and achievements of one of America's most influential abolitionists, orators, and advocates for civil rights and equality.

Historic neighborhood and a commercial and entertainment district located in northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River

Victorian-era mansion featuring original furnishings, brewery history exhibits, and a garden biergarten celebrating local craft beer culture.

Elegant estate museum featuring Russian imperial art, French decorative arts, and twelve acres of formal gardens including a Japanese-style garden and rose garden.

Circular modern art museum featuring rotating exhibitions, immersive installations, and an outdoor sculpture garden with iconic contemporary works.

Interactive museum dedicated to global espionage, featuring immersive exhibits, spy gadgets, and undercover missions that explore the art and science of spying.

Brutalist federal headquarters housing the FBI’s central operations, featuring secure facilities and a public education center offering guided tours by advance request.

Presidential memorial built as a memorial to the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence

National cultural center and living memorial offering world-class performances, immersive exhibits, rooftop dining, and panoramic views of the Potomac River.

National park sanctuary featuring cultivated ponds of blooming lotuses and water lilies, tidal marshes, and trails ideal for birdwatching and nature walks.

Memorial to those who served in the Korean War, located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park

From downtown Washington, D.C., walk or drive along Pennsylvania Avenue NW toward the White House and enter Lafayette Square directly north of the Executive Mansion.

Research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States

National memorial built in the form of a neoclassical temple, to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln

Long and large rectangular pool located on the National Mall, directly east of the Lincoln Memorial, with the Washington Monument to the east of the reflecting pool

Memorial includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin

Urban hillside park featuring cascading fountains, historic sculptures, and terraced gardens ideal for picnics, performances, and peaceful reflection.

Historic open-air seafood market offering fresh and cooked catches from multiple vendors along the waterfront, with floating barges and scenic picnic spots.

Monumental neoclassical archive housing the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, along with rotating exhibitions and historical records.

Architecturally grand museum exploring the built environment through exhibitions, public programs, and a soaring Great Hall with towering Corinthian columns.

Art museum located on the National Mall includes collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculpture traces the development of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the present

Military heritage museum chronicling the history of the National Guard through immersive exhibits, historic artifacts, and interactive displays spanning over 380 years.

Interactive museum exploring the history and role of American law enforcement through immersive exhibits, simulators, and over 25,000 artifacts spanning three centuries.

Smithsonian museum chronicling African American life, history, and culture through powerful exhibitions, historic artifacts, and immersive storytelling across five floors.

Smithsonian museum dedicated to traditional and contemporary African art, featuring rotating exhibitions, cultural programs, and a subterranean gallery space on the National Mall.

Smithsonian museum showcasing traditional and contemporary Asian art across diverse cultures, with immersive exhibitions and a tranquil garden courtyard.

Architecturally striking Smithsonian museum dedicated to Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere, featuring immersive exhibitions, indigenous landscaping, and a Native foods café.

Smithsonian museum celebrating the history of the U.S. Postal Service with interactive exhibits, vintage mail vehicles, and the world’s largest stamp collection.

Expansive urban zoo home to over 1,500 animals from around the world, featuring immersive habitats, daily keeper talks, and the beloved giant pandas.

Historic clock tower offering panoramic views of Washington, D.C., from a 270-foot observation deck accessed via a glass elevator inside a landmark federal building.

High white marble memorial was erected from 1877 to 1878 in commemoration of the naval deaths at sea during the American Civil War

Intimate modern art museum housed in a historic Dupont Circle townhouse, featuring works by Renoir, Rothko, O’Keeffe, and rotating contemporary exhibitions.

Grassy hilltop within an urban park marked by a survey disk and small monument indicating the highest elevation in Washington D.C..

Historic museum dedicated to American craft and decorative arts, featuring immersive contemporary installations in a landmark building steps from the White House.

Expansive urban park offering wooded trails, historic sites, equestrian paths, and nature centers, providing a peaceful retreat for recreation and wildlife observation.

Building constructed of Seneca red sandstone in the Norman Revival style houses the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices and information center

A museum featuring extensive collections of artifacts, documents, technology, cultural treasures, and exhibits that explore the social, political, military, and cultural history of the United States.

A world-renowned museum showcasing extensive collections of fossils, minerals, gemstones, cultural artifacts, human origins exhibits, wildlife specimens, and scientific discoveries spanning Earth's history.

Center for research into the history and science of aviation and spaceflight is the fifth most visited museum in the world, and the second most visited museum in the United States

Beaux-Arts style public staircase built in 1911 featuring a lion-head fountain, landscaped terraces, and curved balustrades connecting two levels of Kalorama’s historic streetscape.

Vibrant waterfront destination offering dining, shopping, entertainment, and scenic views along the Potomac River.

Riverfront park featuring modern landscaping, interactive fountains, and open green spaces ideal for recreation and community events.

Wooded island sanctuary and memorial featuring scenic trails, a tidal marsh boardwalk, and a towering statue honoring America’s 26th president.

Presidential memorial honoring American Civil War general and 18th United States President Ulysses S. Grant

Living plant museum featuring a historic conservatory, outdoor gardens, and seasonal exhibits that celebrate the diversity and importance of plants to life on Earth.

Meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government

Powerful living memorial to the Holocaust featuring historical exhibitions, survivor testimonies, and educational programs that confront hatred and promote human dignity.

446-acre living museum featuring diverse plant collections, historic columns, and seasonal floral displays.

Building housing the Supreme Court of the United States, serving as the official workplace of the Chief Justice of the United States and the eight Associate Justices of the Supreme Court

National memorial dominated by a black granite wall engraved with the names of those service members who died as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia

Obelisk made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, built to commemorate George Washington, is both the world's tallest predominantly stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk

Neo-Gothic designed cathedral is the second-largest church building in the US, and the third-tallest building in Washington, D.C.

Iconic mid-century modern complex known for its architectural design, luxury accommodations, and pivotal role in American political history.

Official residence and workplace of the president of the United States, and has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800

Open-air monument commemorating American military service and sacrifice during World War II through symbolic architecture and sculpture.