Top Attractions
Must-see places in Washington, ranked by popularity
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★ 4.8
National Mall
Washington, DC, USA
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140,199 reviews
★ 4.8
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 2056...
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59,052 reviews
★ 4.8
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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54,345 reviews
★ 4.6
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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49,926 reviews
★ 4.8
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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31,085 reviews
★ 4.6
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
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47,204 reviews
★ 4.7
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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28,124 reviews
★ 4.8
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, USA
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20,797 reviews
★ 4.7
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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24,527 reviews
★ 4.8
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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17,537 reviews
★ 4.8
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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18,891 reviews
★ 4.8
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, USA
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11,494 reviews
★ 4.7
Museum of the Bible
400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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14,505 reviews
★ 4.4
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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18,240 reviews
★ 4.8
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
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7,384 reviews
★ 4.7
United States Capitol
Washington, DC 20004, USA
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5,185 reviews
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Food & Nightlife
Restaurants, bars and entertainment in Washington
Where to Eat
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar$$
★ 4.9
Old Ebbitt Grill$$
★ 4.6
Founding Farmers DC$$
★ 4.5
The HamiltonRestaurant
★ 4.5
Zaytinya$$
★ 4.5
Le Diplomate$$$
★ 4.6
Unconventional Diner$$
★ 4.7
Westfield WheatonRestaurant
★ 4.2
Nightlife
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab$$$$
★ 4.6
Virtue Feed & Grain$$
★ 4.5
The Fillmore Silver Spring$$$
★ 4.5
Kramers$$
★ 4.5
DAIKAYA Izakaya and Ramen Shop$$
★ 4.4
Barcelona Wine Bar$$
★ 4.5
The Dubliner Restaurant$$
★ 4.4
Yard House$$
★ 4.3
Shows & Events
NWSL Semifinal: Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals
Nov 14
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Long Island University Sharks Women's Basketball
Nov 14
WHITE FORD BRONCO: DC's ALL 90s BAND
Nov 14
Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
Nov 14
Capitals vs Devils (Veterans Day)
Nov 14
Bedouine
Nov 14
Mamma Mia!
Nov 14
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!
Nov 14
Shopping
Malls, markets and retail in Washington
★ 4.4
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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★ 4.5
Costco Wholesale
2441 Market St NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
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★ 4.4
Tanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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★ 4.4
Springfield Town Center
6500 Franconia-Springfield Pkwy, Springfield, V...
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★ 4.5
Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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★ 4.2
Mall at Prince George's
3500 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA
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★ 4.5
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
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★ 4.5
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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★ 4.4
Costco Wholesale
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★ 4.3
Costco Wholesale
1200 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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★ 4.1
Walmart Supercenter
310 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011, USA
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★ 4.4
Costco Wholesale
7940 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
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★ 4.6
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
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★ 4.4
Eden Center
6751-6799 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044, USA
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★ 4.0
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
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★ 3.9
Walmart
5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315, USA
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Live Events
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NWSL Semifinal: Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals
Nov 14, 2026
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George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Long Island University Sharks Women's Basketball
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WHITE FORD BRONCO: DC's ALL 90s BAND
Nov 14, 2026
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Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
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Capitals vs Devils (Veterans Day)
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Mamma Mia!
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Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Nov 14, 2026
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Fruit Bats
Nov 14, 2026
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Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China
Nov 14, 2026
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Secretaries' Cup Fan Fest
Nov 14, 2026
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Secretaries' Cup: USCGA VS. USMMA
Nov 14, 2026
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Sammy Rae & The Friends - the GET DOWN!
Nov 14, 2026
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Capital City Go-Go vs. Raptors
Nov 14, 2026
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Nov 14, 2026
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Costa (21+ Event)
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Trey Anastasio Band
Nov 14, 2026
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National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs
Nov 14, 2026
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Fortas Chamber Music Concerts: PUBLIQuartet: RhythmNation
Nov 15, 2026
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Mamma Mia!
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Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)
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Gilla Band
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Sports
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14
NWSL Semifinal: Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals
100 Potomac Ave. SW, Washington, DC
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NOV
14
George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Long Island University Sharks Women's Basketball
600 22nd St. NW , Washington, DC
Concert
NOV
14
WHITE FORD BRONCO: DC's ALL 90s BAND
740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC
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NOV
14
Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
1215 U St NW, Washington, DC
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NOV
14
Capitals vs Devils (Veterans Day)
601 F Street NW, Washington, DC
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NOV
14
Bedouine
2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC
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NOV
14
Mamma Mia!
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW , Washington, DC
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NOV
14
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!
513 13th St NW, Washington, DC
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NOV
14
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC