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Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Washington D.C.? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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United States Capitol
4.5
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591 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Washington Monument
4.5
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794 Reviews
Night view
The White House
4.4
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1,040 Reviews
Historic landmark
National Mall
4.5
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137 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Capitol Hill
4.4
/5
176 Reviews
Night view
Library of Congress
4.8
/5
128 Reviews
Cultural experiences
Big Bus Tours Washington D.C.
4.5
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5 Reviews
Sightseeing bus
Night view
Museum of the Bible
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Chinatown
4.3
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53 Reviews
Historic landmark
International Spy Museum
4.0
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58 Reviews
National Archives Museum
4.8
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56 Reviews
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
4.8
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57 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Washington D.C., complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Tempo by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
4.7
/5
87 Reviews
Capital Hilton
4.4
/5
287 Reviews
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
4.6
/5
241 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
4.8
/5
108 Reviews
Washington Hilton
4.6
/5
155 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express WASHINGTON DC DOWNTOWN by IHG
4.5
/5
251 Reviews
Conrad Washington DC
4.6
/5
52 Reviews
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
4.5
/5
98 Reviews
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Embassy Row
4.5
/5
147 Reviews
JW Marriott Washington, DC
4.3
/5
47 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels THE WILLARD WASHINGTON D.C. by IHG
4.7
/5
120 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Washington
4.5
/5
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What to eat
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minibar by José Andrés
4.5
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7 Reviews
Innovative cuisine
Prime location
Avg. BRL1,794/person
Jônt
5.0
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Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. BRL1,794/person
Fiola
4.3
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Western cuisine
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Avg. BRL1,267/person
Sushi Taro
4.3
/5
17 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. BRL645/person
Rose's Luxury
4.3
/5
38 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. BRL612/person
Rania
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
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Avg. BRL636/person
Sushi Nakazawa
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
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Avg. BRL837/person
Rooster & Owl
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Avg. BRL598/person
1789 Restaurant
4.5
/5
14 Reviews
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Avg. BRL478/person
Blue Duck Tavern
4.5
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Rasika
4.4
/5
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4.2
/5
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Viceroy Washington DC
8.8
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102 Reviews
The Graham Georgetown
8.7
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104 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Washington
9.0
/5
122 Reviews
Hotel Zena
8.5
/5
106 Reviews
The Morrow Washington DC, Curio by Hilton
8.0
/5
121 Reviews
Marriott Vacation Club at the Mayflower, Washington, D.C.
8.8
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/5
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/5
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/5
126 Reviews
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The Pentagon
4.1
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106 Reviews
Arlington National Cemetery
4.5
/5
81 Reviews
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Great Falls Park
5.0
/5
10 Reviews
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
4.2
/5
33 Reviews
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4.5
/5
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5.0
/5
43 Reviews
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5.0
/5
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4.8
/5
13 Reviews
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4.7
/5
15 Reviews
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4.3
/5
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Monticello
5.0
/5
10 Reviews
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4.8
/5
53 Reviews
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4.6
/5
18 Reviews
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4.5
/5
11 Reviews
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4.7
/5
29 Reviews
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4.6
/5
34 Reviews
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4.5
/5
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/5
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Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
8.6
/5
122 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
9.4
/5
106 Reviews
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
9.2
/5
125 Reviews
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9.0
/5
109 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
8.7
/5
102 Reviews
Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown
8.7
/5
104 Reviews
Hilton Norfolk The Main
9.0
/5
102 Reviews
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9.6
/5
76 Reviews
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The Ivy Hotel
10.0
/5
56 Reviews
Inn at Willow Grove
9.7
/5
32 Reviews
Congress Hall
9.3
/5
96 Reviews
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
117 Reviews
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9.3
/5
138 Reviews
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9.4
/5
97 Reviews
The Georges
9.8
/5
102 Reviews
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9.5
/5
78 Reviews
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
9.6
/5
100 Reviews
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9.3
/5
50 Reviews
The Manor at Airmont
10.0
/5
3 Reviews
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9.8
/5
40 Reviews
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9.8
/5
65 Reviews
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9.4
/5
114 Reviews
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MGM National Harbor
8.6
/5
90 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
9.4
/5
105 Reviews
JW Marriott Reston Station
9.8
/5
43 Reviews
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9.4
/5
106 Reviews
The Ivy Hotel
10.0
/5
56 Reviews
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9.3
/5
101 Reviews
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9.1
/5
79 Reviews
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9.5
/5
78 Reviews
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8.7
/5
62 Reviews
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9.6
/5
102 Reviews
Hotel du Pont
8.7
/5
80 Reviews
Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery
9.8
/5
11 Reviews
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
8.9
/5
131 Reviews
Crystal Gateway Marriott
9.2
/5
121 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
9.0
/5
107 Reviews
Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ
9.3
/5
102 Reviews
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
8.6
/5
102 Reviews
AC Hotel National Harbor Washington, DC Area
8.9
/5
104 Reviews
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
8.8
/5
103 Reviews
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
8.8
/5
107 Reviews
Archer Hotel Tysons
9.5
/5
105 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center
9.2
/5
107 Reviews
Tysons Corner Marriott
8.7
/5
96 Reviews
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9.1
/5
89 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
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Exhibitions & events
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Concerts
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Farms and pastures
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Parks
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The Octagon Museum
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Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
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The Kreeger Museum
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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Southwest Washington
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United States Botanic Garden
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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
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Library of Congress
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George Mason Memorial
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DC History Center
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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DC Improv Comedy Club
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Glover Park
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Chevy Chase
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Healy Hall
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The Lansburgh
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Girard Street Park
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Bethel Christian Fellowship
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Marion Park
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