DC Guidebook
Sightseeing
A must do while in the city is to stand at the bottom of the Washington Monument and peer up to the very top, but an even better way to experience it is to go inside! Get a bird's eye view of the nation's capital by riding the elevator up!
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Washington Monument
2 15th St NWA must do while in the city is to stand at the bottom of the Washington Monument and peer up to the very top, but an even better way to experience it is to go inside! Get a bird's eye view of the nation's capital by riding the elevator up!
One of our favorites - this museum contains a trove of celebrated aircraft, including Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega 5B, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Wilbur and Orville Wright's 1903 Wright Flyer, among others. Exhibits include a flight simulator, an IMAX theater and the Einstein Planetarium.
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Avenue SouthwestOne of our favorites - this museum contains a trove of celebrated aircraft, including Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega 5B, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Wilbur and Orville Wright's 1903 Wright Flyer, among others. Exhibits include a flight simulator, an IMAX theater and the Einstein Planetarium.
Situated on the tidal basin - and if you catch it at the right time of year, it'll be surrounded by cherry blossoms. Ashley recommends packing a lunch and eating it right on the steps to the monument. The ultimate place to people watch and take in the surrounding beauty.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWSituated on the tidal basin - and if you catch it at the right time of year, it'll be surrounded by cherry blossoms. Ashley recommends packing a lunch and eating it right on the steps to the monument. The ultimate place to people watch and take in the surrounding beauty.
Our favorite place to kayak in the Potomac. Float right past the monuments or explore nature trails off the river! We've also had a great experience on a nighttime river boat cruise.
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWOur favorite place to kayak in the Potomac. Float right past the monuments or explore nature trails off the river! We've also had a great experience on a nighttime river boat cruise.
The most charming area you'll step foot in. Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets & fashion and design shops. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans boisterous college bars, traditional taverns and intimate live music lounges. Georgetown Waterfront Park has a riverside promenade and gardens, and there's a bike path along the C&O Canal.
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Georgetown
The most charming area you'll step foot in. Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets & fashion and design shops. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans boisterous college bars, traditional taverns and intimate live music lounges. Georgetown Waterfront Park has a riverside promenade and gardens, and there's a bike path along the C&O Canal.
One of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded in 1820! Free to enter.
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Botanischer Garten der Vereinigten Staaten
100 Maryland Ave SWOne of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded in 1820! Free to enter.
A massive museum that documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. Fun for the kiddos - and the adults too!
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International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWA massive museum that documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. Fun for the kiddos - and the adults too!
Like all Smithsonian Museums, this massive spot is free to roam. They’ve got fossil and mammal exhibits, the Hope Diamond, a butterfly pavilion and more!
If you have kids, this is a great museum with a lot of interactive learning tools that they’ll love too!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWLike all Smithsonian Museums, this massive spot is free to roam. They’ve got fossil and mammal exhibits, the Hope Diamond, a butterfly pavilion and more!
If you have kids, this is a great museum with a lot of interactive learning tools that they’ll love too!
If this is your first time in DC, definitely prioritize this museum. After all, it houses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These are documents that are really neat to see and well worth the long lines.
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National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Ave. NWIf this is your first time in DC, definitely prioritize this museum. After all, it houses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These are documents that are really neat to see and well worth the long lines.
From Renaissance to Rococo, the National Gallery of Art has it all. If you love art and want to explore the works of Degas, the Greeks, and Warhol, this is a great museum to spend a couple of hours in.
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Nationale Kunstgalerie
Constitution Avenue NorthwestFrom Renaissance to Rococo, the National Gallery of Art has it all. If you love art and want to explore the works of Degas, the Greeks, and Warhol, this is a great museum to spend a couple of hours in.
An incredibly moving museum. This museum is an interactive way to learn about the history of the Holocaust, the events that led up to it, and survivor reflections and testimonies.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWAn incredibly moving museum. This museum is an interactive way to learn about the history of the Holocaust, the events that led up to it, and survivor reflections and testimonies.
Food scene
Brian's favorite place in all of DC. He finds every excuse to come here. Friend visiting town? Let's go to Filomena! Anniversary dinner? Let's go to Filomena! Holiday? Let's go to Filomena! It's Tuesday? Let's go to Filomena!
The BEST Italian food in the city, provided by the best service. Enjoy house-made pasta and other rich Italian dishes in an elegant, highly-decorated dining atmosphere.
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Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NWBrian's favorite place in all of DC. He finds every excuse to come here. Friend visiting town? Let's go to Filomena! Anniversary dinner? Let's go to Filomena! Holiday? Let's go to Filomena! It's Tuesday? Let's go to Filomena!
The BEST Italian food in the city, provided by the best service. Enjoy house-made pasta and other rich Italian dishes in an elegant, highly-decorated dining atmosphere.
Located 3 blocks west of the White House. Amazing food, great atmosphere!
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWLocated 3 blocks west of the White House. Amazing food, great atmosphere!
When you’re so close to many coastal cities, expect some great seafood in DC. And for excellent oysters, look no further. Combine that with crawfish fritters and seafood gumbo, and it is a perfect restaurant up in the Logan Circle area of DC!
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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWWhen you’re so close to many coastal cities, expect some great seafood in DC. And for excellent oysters, look no further. Combine that with crawfish fritters and seafood gumbo, and it is a perfect restaurant up in the Logan Circle area of DC!
Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar!
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEEclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar!
Creative preparations of sustainable seafood served in an upscale tavern with take-out fish market.
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BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd NWCreative preparations of sustainable seafood served in an upscale tavern with take-out fish market.
City/town information
Visit Arlington for Iwo Jima Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. This military cemetery is proud and somber with white marbled stones covering rolling hills. There are sights like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Memorial Amphitheatre, and the John. F. Kennedy Gravesite with the eternal flame.
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Arlington
Visit Arlington for Iwo Jima Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. This military cemetery is proud and somber with white marbled stones covering rolling hills. There are sights like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Memorial Amphitheatre, and the John. F. Kennedy Gravesite with the eternal flame.
You'll be charmed by Old Town Alexandria. Take a walk down King's Street Mile or ride the trolley, pop into various boutique shops, and perhaps grab a waterfront dinner!
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Alexandria
You'll be charmed by Old Town Alexandria. Take a walk down King's Street Mile or ride the trolley, pop into various boutique shops, and perhaps grab a waterfront dinner!
Tipps für Reisende
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One of the best ways to experience DC is on foot
The city’s wide sidewalks meander past the inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall, as well as the intimate museums, world-class theaters and splendid gardens in the city’s collection of neighborhoods.
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Or if you prefer two wheels...
Capital Bikeshare has over 350 stations across DC, Virginia and Maryland. Its fleet includes more than 3,000 bicycles, and the system is easy: simply join (options range from a Day Key to a year-long membership) and access bicycles 24 hours a day. The first 30 minutes of each trip is free, with each additional half hour incurring a fee.