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"Off The Mall" Destinations

"Off The Mall" Destinations

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Created by M Squared Real Estate • Updated On: February 29, 2012

The National Mall may have most of DC's museums, but every trip to DC should include these must-see's.

National Geographic Museum is one of "Off The Mall" Destinations.

1. National Geographic Museum

1145 17th St NW (at Sumner Row NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 49 tips and reviews

beckalimbeckalim: This is another one of DC's most under-rated gems! Saw the terracotta warriors here and always have a great time whenever I revisit!

2. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 307 tips and reviews

t m.t mc: 6th floor has great view for photos!

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of "Off The Mall" Destinations.

3. 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?

4. National Museum of Health and Medicine

7.1
2500 Linden Ln (The Forest Glen Annex), Silver Spring, MD
History Museum · 15 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Clarke: The Museum is open daily 10a-5:30p even weekends and federal holidays (exc Dec 25). Parking available. 2nd and 4th Saturdays: free public tour at 1pm, no reservations required. Read more.

The Phillips Collection is one of "Off The Mall" Destinations.

5. The Phillips Collection

8.8
1600 21st St NW (at Q St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 80 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Check out the Rothko room and free concerts on Sunday. Ask for the 'cell phone audio tour' to learn as you walk.

Washington National Cathedral is one of "Off The Mall" Destinations.

6. Washington National Cathedral

9.1
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Church · Woodley Park · 80 tips and reviews

Jen B.Jen Burnett: The 7th floor observatory has great views of DC, MD and VA on a clear day.

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center is one of "Off The Mall" Destinations.

7. Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center

7.5
1056 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, D.C.
Tourist Information and Service · Georgetown · 9 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: If you've followed the Michelin walking tour, end by taking a ride on a mule-drawn boat on the canal. -- Green Guide Editor