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To do in DC

1. Kreeger Theatre

Washington, D.C.
Theater · Southwest Employment Area · No tips or reviews
Crumbs Bakeshop is one of To do in DC.

2. Crumbs Bakeshop

710 Lenfant Plz SW, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Southwest Employment Area · 4 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Grill is one of To do in DC.

3. Jimmy's Grill

1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Southwest Washington · 8 tips and reviews

4. Maine Avenue Fish Market

8.5
1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Fish Market · Southwest Washington · 33 tips and reviews

Doll B.Doll Babe: If your buying crabs NEVER buy the precooked crabs. First order live ( Talk the price down) then ask the to steam YOUR order. The crabs that are precooked are NEVER fresh !

The White House is one of To do in DC.

5. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews
DC9 is one of To do in DC.

6. DC9

8.3
1940 9th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Night Club · U-Street · 76 tips and reviews
Bohemian Caverns is one of To do in DC.

7. Bohemian Caverns

2001 11th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Jazz and Blues Venue · U-Street · 27 tips and reviews
President Lincoln's Cottage is one of To do in DC.

8. President Lincoln's Cottage

8.1
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW (at Upshur St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Petworth · 17 tips and reviews
Fort Lincoln Park is one of To do in DC.

9. Fort Lincoln Park

6.9
Fort Lincoln Dr NE, Washington, D.C.
Park · Northeast Washington · 2 tips and reviews
Grant Circle is one of To do in DC.

10. Grant Circle

7.0
Grant Cir. NW (at New Hampshire & Illinois Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Petworth · 4 tips and reviews
Eighteenth Street Lounge is one of To do in DC.

11. Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 89 tips and reviews
National Air and Space Museum is one of To do in DC.

12. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 638 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Originally called the National Air Museum when it was formed on August 12, 1946 by an act of Congress, some pieces in the National Air and Space Museum collection date back to 1876.

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of To do in DC.

13. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.6
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.

National Mall is one of To do in DC.

14. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 267 tips and reviews

Joel P.Joel Pirrone: Walk to all the museums via the Mall or just stroll from the Capitol to Lincoln Memorial - its the quintessential walk in DC (WH,Cap,Smithsonian,Wash Mem,Lincoln Mem,WW2 Mem,Vietnam Mem,Korea Mem,etc)

15. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 428 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.

Washington Monument is one of To do in DC.

16. Washington Monument

9.4
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.

Ford's Theatre is one of To do in DC.

17. Ford's Theatre

8.6
511 10th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 72 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: On the second floor of the Theater, you can see the boxseat where Abe Lincoln was sitting when he was killed. On the lower level the museum displays exhibits about Lincoln’s life and his tragic death.

United States Capitol is one of To do in DC.

18. United States Capitol

Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northwest Washington · 205 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.

International Spy Museum is one of To do in DC.

19. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened on July 19, 2002 and is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.

World War II Memorial is one of To do in DC.

20. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: A gorgeous tribute to those who lost their lives in WWII.

Supreme Court of the United States is one of To do in DC.

21. Supreme Court of the United States

1 1st St NE (at E Capitol St NE), Washington, D.C.
Courthouse · Northeast Washington · 51 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of To do in DC.

22. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

9.3
1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 143 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and help bring his vision to life: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” Read more.

The White House is one of To do in DC.

23. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.

Lincoln Memorial is one of To do in DC.

24. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .

Union Station is one of To do in DC.

25. Union Station

7.7
50 Massachusetts Ave NE (at Columbus Cir NE), Washington, D.C.
Rail Station · 662 tips and reviews
15 Ria is one of To do in DC.

26. 15 Ria

1515 Rhode Island Ave NW (at 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Northwest Washington · 12 tips and reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC is one of To do in DC.

27. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC

1515 Rhode Island Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 31 tips and reviews
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel is one of To do in DC.

28. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

480 L'Enfant Plaza SE, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Southwest Employment Area · 27 tips and reviews
Co Co. Sala is one of To do in DC.

29. Co Co. Sala

929 F St NW (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews
Kate Spade New York is one of To do in DC.

30. Kate Spade New York

3034 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Women's Store · Georgetown · 2 tips and reviews
Newseum is one of To do in DC.

31. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 306 tips and reviews
Washington National Cathedral Tower Climb is one of To do in DC.

32. Washington National Cathedral Tower Climb

3030 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Church · Woodley Park · 6 tips and reviews