Popular places to visit
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Air and Space Museum
Housing the world’s largest collection of air and spacecraft, this museum carries you through the history of flight.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Smithsonian's National Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight in Washington? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Potomac River Cruise, Entry Tickets
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
Washington DC National Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Odyssey Washington D.C. Premier 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Band
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Other neighbourhoods around Takoma
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and National Mall, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Upper Northwest
If you're spending time in Upper Northwest, check out sights like Smithsonian's National Zoo or Washington National Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tenleytown Station or Van Ness-UDC Station.
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.