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Washington DC - Things to Do


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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The DC by Foot "More than Monuments" FREE walking tour is a quick and free tour of the monuments that some consider to be smarter and funnier than the tours that are presented by the park service or...

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest; Monument; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The majesty of Daniel Chester French's 19-foot high statue of Lincoln is complemented by Jules Guernin's 60-foot high murals depicting the Angel of Truth on one side and Fraternity and Charity on another.

Attraction type: Monument; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The Vietnam Memorial Wall is a must-see.  You will see touching photos, letters and flowers left in rememberence of the daddy they never knew or son that never came home.  Please, if you are taking...

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

Prominent 555-foot-high classical obelisk where visitors are whisked by elevator to an observation deck for spectacular views of America's capital.

Attraction type: Monument; Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

Open area of gardens, fountains, trees and monuments stretching nearly two miles between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.

Attraction type: Park; Town centre/square/plaza; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The section of Massachusetts Avenue with many embassies and the house of the Vice President located on one end.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

National Park Service Website: http://www.nps.go... Contains opening hours

Attraction type: Historic site; Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Island; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The world's largest museum and research complex is actually comprised of 15 specialty museums, and other affiliates, with subjects that vary from African Art to the postal service, sculpture to space exploration.

Attraction type: Museum complex; Museum; Zoo; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #51 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #67 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

Major train station and tourist attraction with many shops and restaurants.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Mall; Town centre/square/plaza; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The office building where the Watergate scandal led to the downfall of President Nixon.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #75 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Architectural building; History museum; Mysterious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #80 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

This neighborhood is home to ethnic and culinary diversity, color and funky shops.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #81 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #86 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

Topaz Hotel on N street (just off Dupont Circle) hosts a free live standup comedy show on Thursday nights downstairs in the hotel's basement. Starts at 8pm & runs til 10pm.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #88 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: History museum; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #90 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

A charming neighborhood that, with its upscale boutiques and notable residents, is more than a college hangout.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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