Go for a long walk or take a scooter on the National Mall and stop in at museums and monuments along the way. Here, you can see several Smithsonians, the Washington Monument, the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, and the Lincoln Memorial.
This is one of our favorite museums in Washington. No tickets required.
Free timed-entry passes required.
Visit the historic U.S. Captiol on a free guided tour. Reservations recommended.
Go for a stroll and window shop in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Grab a sweet treat at Baked & Wired, or lunch at Yellow. There are endless spots to dine and drink. Some of our favorites include Brasserie Liberté, the Sovereign, and Chez Billy Sud. Tori used to live in this neighborhood, and frequented Thomas Sweets for late night ice cream.
Check out the Old Town neighborhood in Alexandria, VA! Take an evening ghost tour and see the waterfront. Filled with cute shops and wonderful restaurants, Old Town is a quaint place to explore.
Free passes required. Say hello to Qing Bao and Bao Li!
Free entry. No tickets required.
Take a detour off the National Mall to walk around the Tidal Basin and see the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Self guided tickets or guided tickets required.
The Wharf has a great boardwalk with several restaurants and bars. Visit the International Spy Museum just a few blocks away!
The AdMo neighborhood has a great nightlife scene. Have a drink at The Green Zone or at The Line Hotel.
We recommend reserving free timed-entry tickets in advance. Check out the Supreme Court next door, and explore the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood!
Free entry. No tickets required.
This public course has the best views in Washington. We like to come here on summer afternoons.