What are things to do in DC?

Visit the National Mall to see landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol. Explore world-class museums along the Smithsonian Institution, including the Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. End your day with a stroll past the White House or a sunset walk along the Tidal Basin.
 
Start at the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence. Dive deeper into American history at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, then visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Holocaust Memorial Museum. Cap it off with a guided tour of Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated.
 
Walk or bike the National Mall, paddle boats in the Tidal Basin under cherry blossoms, or hike nearby Rock Creek Park. Enjoy outdoor exhibits at the U.S. National Arboretum, and take in views of the city from the top of the Washington National Cathedral or The Wharf waterfront.
 
Kids will love the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum, with its giant dinosaur fossils and butterfly pavilion. Explore hands-on science at the Air and Space Museum, visit animals at the National Zoo, and grab a treat at Eastern Market. Many museums are free, making it an affordable family trip.
 
Explore the art galleries and bookstores of Dupont Circle, or enjoy indie boutiques in Georgetown. Grab bites at Union Market, catch live jazz in U Street Corridor, and sip cocktails at rooftop bars like POV at Hotel Washington. For late-night fun, Adams Morgan is a top nightlife spot.
 
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