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Created by Samir L • Updated On: August 14, 2022

Samir's favorite things to do in DC, mostly grouped

Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard is one of DC.

1. Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard

9.2
800 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 24 tips and reviews
Vue Rooftop is one of DC.

2. Vue Rooftop

8.2
515 15th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Rooftop Bar · 1 tip
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is one of DC.

3. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

7.8
1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Park · Kenilworth · 16 tips and reviews
Theodore Roosevelt Island is one of DC.

4. Theodore Roosevelt Island

8.6
Analostan Island, Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 29 tips and reviews
National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of DC.

5. National Museum of African American History and Culture

9.4
1400 Constitution Ave NW (btwn 12th & 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 150 tips and reviews
Renwick Gallery is one of DC.

6. Renwick Gallery

9.3
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW (17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 79 tips and reviews
Key Bridge Boathouse is one of DC.

7. Key Bridge Boathouse

3500 K St NW (Under Key Bridge), Washington, D.C.
Harbor or Marina · Georgetown · 28 tips and reviews
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of DC.

8. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 203 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Forget all the other Smithsonians, this one is the bomb. *Hangars* full of awesome aerospace history, including a retired space shuttle! (Also: largest IMAX screen in Virginia was great for Star Wars)

Freedom Plaza is one of DC.

9. Freedom Plaza

7.5
1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Orient yourself to DC with this concrete map of the city just a few steps away from the White House.

Washington Monument is one of DC.

10. 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

Samir L.Samir L: Reserve tickets in advance online (sometimes months in advance) or show up first thing in the AM for day-of tickets. https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm

President Lincoln's Cottage is one of DC.

11. President Lincoln's Cottage

8.2
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW (at Upshur St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Petworth · 17 tips and reviews
Pierre Charles L'Enfant Grave is one of DC.

12. Pierre Charles L'Enfant Grave

Arlington National Cemetery (Sherman Dr), Arlington, VA
Memorial Site · 3 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: An unparalleled view of DC (see also: National Cathedral)

John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is one of DC.

13. John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame

9.1
Arlington National Cemetery (Section 45), Arlington, VA
Monument · 29 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Steps below L'Enfant's Grave -- a striking tribute to JFK.

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats is one of DC.

14. Tidal Basin Paddle Boats

1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Harbor or Marina · Southwest Washington · 17 tips and reviews
Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of DC.

15. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.3
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 145 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Especially awesome at sunrise / sunset. Take a run and finish up there!

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is one of DC.

16. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

9.2
400 W Basin Drive SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 108 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Water features galore - totally tranquil space. Especially awesome when lit at night/dusk.

Washington National Cathedral is one of DC.

17. Washington National Cathedral

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

Samir L.Samir L: Spot the Darth Vader gargoyle, and go here during the fall/winter (when the trees have shed their leaves) for an awesome vantage point of DC (see also: L'Enfant's Grave)

United States Botanic Garden is one of DC.

18. United States Botanic Garden

8.9
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · Southwest Washington · 112 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Relaxing and beautiful indoor garden and pond near the Capitol building.

United States Capitol Rotunda is one of DC.

19. United States Capitol Rotunda

8.7
801 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Historic and Protected Site · Northwest Washington · 25 tips and reviews
Main Reading Room is one of DC.

20. Main Reading Room

9.1
101 Independence Ave SE (Thomas Jefferson Bldg, LJ 100), Washington, D.C.
Library · Southeast Washington · 13 tips and reviews
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (NHS) is one of DC.

21. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (NHS)

7.8
1411 W St SE, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Historic Anacostia · 12 tips and reviews