Top attractions
Top attractions
A guide to getting in to Washington's most popular museums and the can't-miss spots for tourists.
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Eat like the Obamas
The First Family has embraced the local restaurant scene. See the places where they've eaten.
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More than the Mall
Once you've seen the major sites, explore these off-the-Mall museums, memorials and culinary stars.
Photo: Titanic Memorial by Tom Allen/The Post
D.C. tours to try
We give you the scoop on six tours around town that travel by land, river and even Segway.
Photo: Matt McClain
Get to Know D.C.
Mapping the Mall
Explore the landmarks on the city's famous swath of green with our interactive guide.
Getting ahead of yourself
Advance planning is needed to experience sites like the White House and Supreme Court.
An art lover's cheat sheet
A day-by-day guide to museum hours and gallery open houses.
Three days in D.C.
Make the most of a short trip to Washington — explore our restaurants and boutiques as well as historic sites.
Washington 101
An introduction to the National Mall, the monuments and the Smithsonian.
Branching out
Adventures for families, history buffs, shoppers and people-watchers.
Further afield
Day trips to Alexandria and Mount Vernon, explorations around Chinatown.
Browse Visitors Guide
By Museum Type
- Gallery [240]
- Other Museums [77]
- Historic Site [75]
- History Museum [36]
- Monument [34]
- Art Museum [24]
- Science Museum [19]
- Smithsonian [17]
- School/Studio [12]
- Zoo [5]
- Children's Museum [4]
- Aquarium [2]
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