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National Museum of American History is one of dc.

1. National Museum of American History

9.0
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 357 tips and reviews

TLCTLC: Recently renovated and FREE (like all Smithsonian museums), our favorite stops are the World War II exhibit and Julia Child's kitchen and...

Smithsonian Butterfly Garden is one of dc.

2. Smithsonian Butterfly Garden

7.2
9th St Expy (btwn Madison Dr & Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Garden · Northwest Washington · 9 tips and reviews

Dayana B.Dayana B: Since its outside the butterflies are free to roam. See exotic ones inside the Musuem in the pavilion. FREE ON TUESDAY! Come early

Teaism is one of dc.

3. Teaism

400 8th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Penn Quarter · 130 tips and reviews

Sarah J.Sarah Jorgensen: Get the ginger limeade and a plain salty oat cookie. Thank me later.

Pizzeria Paradiso is one of dc.

4. Pizzeria Paradiso

8.8
3282 M St NW (at 33rd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Georgetown · 107 tips and reviews

Richard M.Richard Marshall: Georgetown location features an ever changing tap beer menu plus the BEST pizza in DC. You won't leave disappointed! Read more.

Georgetown Cupcakes is one of dc.

5. Georgetown Cupcakes

6.9
1316-1348 E Severn Way, Sterling, VA
Cupcake Shop · 4 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie Markadonatos: I think they are mediocre. They are overrated.

Baked & Wired is one of dc.

6. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The most delicious bakery in the city- order a soccer mom bar or a bee sting cookie. Be sure to take a photo on the pink bike on your way out, it’s always parked outside.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of dc.

7. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

The Flea Market at Eastern Market is one of dc.

8. The Flea Market at Eastern Market

8.6
300 7th St SE (at C St SE), Washington, D.C.
Flea Market · Capitol Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Sandra R.Sandra Rubinchik: Besides general knick-knacks, you can find lots of booths selling vintage maps and inexpensive jewelry.

National Mall is one of dc.

9. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 268 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)

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of dc.

10. Smithsonian’s National Zoo

9.0
3001 Connecticut Ave NW (at Hawthorne St NW), Washington, D.C.
Zoo · National Zoological Park · 326 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Free admission, free parking, over 2,000 animals. What's not to love?