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Nation's Capitol

Nation's Capitol

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Created by Sarah I • Updated On: September 29, 2021
The Hay-Adams is one of Nation's Capitol.

1. The Hay-Adams

9.3
800 16th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 41 tips and reviews
President Lincoln's Cottage is one of Nation's Capitol.

2. 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
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

3. National Bonsai and Penjing Museum

9.0
Washington, D.C.
Garden · National Arboretum · 9 tips and reviews
Cherry Blossoms is one of Nation's Capitol.

4. Cherry Blossoms

9.2
Potomac Park, Washington, D.C.
Garden · Southwest Washington · 33 tips and reviews
Busboys and Poets is one of Nation's Capitol.

5. Busboys and Poets

8.9
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Nation's Capitol.

6. 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
Meridian Hill Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

7. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews
Dupont Circle is one of Nation's Capitol.

8. Dupont Circle

8.8
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Washington National Cathedral is one of Nation's Capitol.

9. Washington National Cathedral

9.1
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Church · Woodley Park · 80 tips and reviews
The White House is one of Nation's Capitol.

10. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews
Lincoln Memorial is one of Nation's Capitol.

11. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews
Newseum is one of Nation's Capitol.

12. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 307 tips and reviews
Capital One Arena is one of Nation's Capitol.

13. Capital One Arena

8.7
601 F St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Basketball Stadium · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of Nation's Capitol.

14. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews
National Museum of American History is one of Nation's Capitol.

15. National Museum of American History

9.1
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 357 tips and reviews
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of Nation's Capitol.

16. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

9.3
1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
National Museum of Natural History is one of Nation's Capitol.

17. National Museum of Natural History

9.3
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 428 tips and reviews
National Mall is one of Nation's Capitol.

18. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 268 tips and reviews
National Air and Space Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

19. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of Nation's Capitol.

20. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

9.2
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 91 tips and reviews
International Spy Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

21. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews
Ford's Theatre is one of Nation's Capitol.

22. Ford's Theatre

8.3
511 10th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 72 tips and reviews
World War II Memorial is one of Nation's Capitol.

23. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews
Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of Nation's Capitol.

24. Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.2
10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 74 tips and reviews
Washington Monument is one of Nation's Capitol.

25. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews
The Phillips Collection is one of Nation's Capitol.

26. The Phillips Collection

8.8
1600 21st St NW (at Q St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 80 tips and reviews
National Archives and Records Administration is one of Nation's Capitol.

27. National Archives and Records Administration

8.6
700 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Federal Triangle · 151 tips and reviews
Farragut Square is one of Nation's Capitol.

28. Farragut Square

7.7
901 17th St NW (btwn I & K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 68 tips and reviews
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

29. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

8.9
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 256 tips and reviews
National Portrait Gallery is one of Nation's Capitol.

30. National Portrait Gallery

9.3
800 F St NW (at 8th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 183 tips and reviews
Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of Nation's Capitol.

31. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Nationals Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

32. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 475 tips and reviews
US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) is one of Nation's Capitol.

33. US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

US Marine Memorial Cir, Arlington, VA
Memorial Site · 84 tips and reviews
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of Nation's Capitol.

34. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.7
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews
United States Capitol is one of Nation's Capitol.

35. United States Capitol

Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northwest Washington · 205 tips and reviews
Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

36. Smithsonian American Art Museum

9.0
800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews
Franklin Square Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

37. Franklin Square Park

6.7
950 13th St. NW (I St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 39 tips and reviews
Georgetown is one of Nation's Capitol.

38. Georgetown

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 96 tips and reviews
United States Botanic Garden is one of Nation's Capitol.

39. United States Botanic Garden

8.9
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · Southwest Washington · 111 tips and reviews
National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden is one of Nation's Capitol.

40. National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden

9.2
Constitution Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sculpture Garden · Northwest Washington · 93 tips and reviews
Library of Congress is one of Nation's Capitol.

41. Library of Congress

9.3
101 Independence Ave SE (btwn 1st & 2nd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Library · Southeast Washington · 186 tips and reviews
National Building Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

42. National Building Museum

8.1
401 F St NW (at 5th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 107 tips and reviews
National Gallery of Art - West Building is one of Nation's Capitol.

43. National Gallery of Art - West Building

9.3
Constitution Ave NW (at Madison Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 118 tips and reviews
National Gallery of Art is one of Nation's Capitol.

44. National Gallery of Art

9.5
6th St and Constitution Ave NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 155 tips and reviews
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Nation's Capitol.

45. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

9.2
Arlington National Cemetery (btw Memorial Dr & Roosevelt Dr, Section 48), Arlington, VA
Monument · 40 tips and reviews
Arlington National Cemetery is one of Nation's Capitol.

46. Arlington National Cemetery

214 McNair Rd, Arlington, VA
Cemetery · 129 tips and reviews
Rayburn House Office Building is one of Nation's Capitol.

47. Rayburn House Office Building

50 Independence Ave SW (at 1st St SW), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Southwest Employment Area · 28 tips and reviews
The Pentagon is one of Nation's Capitol.

48. The Pentagon

1400 Defense, Arlington, VA
Government Building · The Pentagon · 98 tips and reviews
Rock Creek Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

49. Rock Creek Park

9.3
Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews
Cannon House Office Building is one of Nation's Capitol.

50. Cannon House Office Building

27 Independence Ave SE (at 1st St SE), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Southeast Washington · 19 tips and reviews
Basilica Of The National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception is one of Nation's Capitol.

51. Basilica Of The National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Church · Brookland · 32 tips and reviews
Gravelly Point Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

52. Gravelly Point Park

9.0
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA
Park · 66 tips and reviews
United States National Arboretum is one of Nation's Capitol.

53. United States National Arboretum

9.2
3501 New York Ave NE (at Hickey Ln NE), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · National Arboretum · 60 tips and reviews
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is one of Nation's Capitol.

54. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

2400 E Capitol St NE, Washington, D.C.
Stadium · Southeast Washington · 69 tips and reviews
MedStar Capitals Iceplex is one of Nation's Capitol.

55. MedStar Capitals Iceplex

8.7
627 N Glebe Rd #800 (at N Stuart St), Arlington, VA
Skating Rink · 34 tips and reviews
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden is one of Nation's Capitol.

56. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden

7.9
1644 31st St NW (Q St), Washington, D.C.
Garden · Georgetown · 5 tips and reviews
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens is one of Nation's Capitol.

57. Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

8.8
1703 32nd St NW (at R St NW), Washington, D.C.
Garden · Georgetown · 17 tips and reviews
Rock Creek Running Trail is one of Nation's Capitol.

58. Rock Creek Running Trail

9.0
Rock Creek Trail, Washington, D.C.
Hiking Trail · West End · 16 tips and reviews
Dumbarton Oaks Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

59. Dumbarton Oaks Park

8.2
Lovers' Lane ('R' St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 6 tips and reviews
Kalorama Recreation Center & Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

60. Kalorama Recreation Center & Park

7.6
1875 Columbia Rd NW (at 19th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Adams Morgan · 7 tips and reviews
Major General George Brinton McClellan Monument is one of Nation's Capitol.

61. Major General George Brinton McClellan Monument

Connecticut Ave, Columbia Rd, and California St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sculpture Garden · Kalorama · 2 tips and reviews
Joan of Arc Statue is one of Nation's Capitol.

62. Joan of Arc Statue

7.9
Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C.
Outdoor Sculpture · Columbia Heights · 1 tip
Rose Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

63. Rose Park

9.1
26th St NW (at O St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 10 tips and reviews
Woodley Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

64. Woodley Park

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 1 tip
Book Hill Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

65. Book Hill Park

8.5
1693 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews
Spanish Steps is one of Nation's Capitol.

66. Spanish Steps

8.6
22nd St NW and Decatur Place, Washington, D.C.
Scenic Lookout · Kalorama · 6 tips and reviews
Francis Asbury Monument is one of Nation's Capitol.

67. Francis Asbury Monument

16th St & Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Monument · Mount Pleasant · 2 tips and reviews
Georgetown East Village is one of Nation's Capitol.

68. Georgetown East Village

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · No tips or reviews
Rock Creek Park - Adams Mill Area is one of Nation's Capitol.

69. Rock Creek Park - Adams Mill Area

8.2
Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Hiking Trail · National Zoological Park · 1 tip
Dupont Circle Fountain (Samuel Francis Du Pont Memorial Fountain) is one of Nation's Capitol.

70. Dupont Circle Fountain (Samuel Francis Du Pont Memorial Fountain)

8.2
Dupont Circle Park, Washington, D.C.
Fountain · Northwest Washington · 8 tips and reviews
Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center is one of Nation's Capitol.

71. 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
C&O Canal Lock #3 is one of Nation's Capitol.

72. C&O Canal Lock #3

7.9
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park (at MM 00.49), Washington, D.C.
Canal Lock · Georgetown · 1 tip
Woodrow Wilson House is one of Nation's Capitol.

73. Woodrow Wilson House

8.2
2340 S St NW, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Kalorama · 11 tips and reviews
National Museum of American Jewish Military History is one of Nation's Capitol.

74. National Museum of American Jewish Military History

1811 R St NW, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 3 tips and reviews
Dumbarton House is one of Nation's Capitol.

75. Dumbarton House

5.6
2715 Q St NW, Washington, D.C.
Historic and Protected Site · Georgetown · 2 tips and reviews
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is one of Nation's Capitol.

76. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

8.9
4155 Linnean Ave NW (Tilden St., NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Forest Hills · 29 tips and reviews
ShopHouse Kitchen is one of Nation's Capitol.

77. ShopHouse Kitchen

1516 Connecticut Ave NW (at Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews
The Lincoln Theatre is one of Nation's Capitol.

78. The Lincoln Theatre

8.4
1215 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · U-Street · 33 tips and reviews
Union Station is one of Nation's Capitol.

79. Union Station

7.7
50 Massachusetts Ave NE (at Columbus Cir NE), Washington, D.C.
Rail Station · 662 tips and reviews
9:30 Club is one of Nation's Capitol.

80. 9:30 Club

9.2
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews
US Department of the Treasury is one of Nation's Capitol.

81. US Department of the Treasury

1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 24 tips and reviews
National Geographic Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

82. National Geographic Museum

1145 17th St NW (at Sumner Row NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 49 tips and reviews
South Lawn is one of Nation's Capitol.

83. South Lawn

8.6
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Garden · Northwest Washington · 33 tips and reviews
Theodore Roosevelt Island is one of Nation's Capitol.

84. Theodore Roosevelt Island

8.8
Analostan Island, Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 28 tips and reviews
Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

85. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews
Lafayette Square Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

86. Lafayette Square Park

8.3
1601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 39 tips and reviews
Washington Harbour is one of Nation's Capitol.

87. Washington Harbour

3000 K St NW (Thomas Jefferson St NW), Washington, D.C.
Harbor or Marina · Georgetown · 39 tips and reviews
Montrose Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

88. Montrose Park

8.5
3099 R St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 6 tips and reviews
Walter C. Pierce Community Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

89. Walter C. Pierce Community Park

6.3
Duke Ellington Bridge, Washington, D.C.
Park · Adams Morgan · 2 tips and reviews
Rock Creek Park (P St & 23rd St) is one of Nation's Capitol.

90. Rock Creek Park (P St & 23rd St)

7.4
P St NW & 23rd St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · West End · 5 tips and reviews
Peirce Mill is one of Nation's Capitol.

91. Peirce Mill

8.2
2727 Tilden St NW (Beach Dr), Washington, D.C.
Farm · Forest Hills · 7 tips and reviews
The Bishop's Garden is one of Nation's Capitol.

92. The Bishop's Garden

8.1
Pilgrim Rd (at National Cathedral), Washington, D.C.
Garden · Woodley Park · 10 tips and reviews
Sheridan Circle is one of Nation's Capitol.

93. Sheridan Circle

6.9
2300 Sheridan Circle NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 7 tips and reviews
Volta Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

94. Volta Park

8.5
Volta St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews
Dupont Triangle Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

95. Dupont Triangle Park

6.1
Connecticut Avenue NW (Q Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 4 tips and reviews
Mitchell Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

96. Mitchell Park

8.6
1801 23rd Street NW (at S Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Kalorama · 4 tips and reviews
Marie H. Reed Community Center is one of Nation's Capitol.

97. Marie H. Reed Community Center

7.3
2200 Champlain St NW, Washington, D.C.
Community Center · Adams Morgan · 7 tips and reviews
T Street Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

98. T Street Park

7.2
Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · No tips or reviews
Normanstone Trail is one of Nation's Capitol.

99. Normanstone Trail

Hiking Trail · Northwest Washington · No tips or reviews
Banneker Community Center is one of Nation's Capitol.

100. Banneker Community Center

6.6
2500 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Gym Pool · Columbia Heights · 8 tips and reviews
M Street is one of Nation's Capitol.

101. M Street

M St. NW (in Georgetown), Washington, D.C.
Road · Georgetown · 13 tips and reviews
National Building Museum is one of Nation's Capitol.

102. National Building Museum

8.1
401 F St NW (at 5th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 107 tips and reviews

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Sky Meadows State Park is one of Nation's Capitol.

103. Sky Meadows State Park

9.1
11012 Edmonds Ln (Winchester Rd), Delaplane, VA
State or Provincial Park · 5 tips and reviews
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is one of Nation's Capitol.

104. Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

1400 Quincy St NE (at 14th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Monastery · Brookland · 16 tips and reviews
DC Harbor Cruises is one of Nation's Capitol.

105. DC Harbor Cruises

1329 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Harbor or Marina · Southwest Washington · 5 tips and reviews
EagleBank Arena is one of Nation's Capitol.

106. EagleBank Arena

4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA
College Auditorium · 37 tips and reviews
Merriweather Post Pavilion is one of Nation's Capitol.

107. Merriweather Post Pavilion

8.5
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD
Music Venue · Downtown Columbia · 108 tips and reviews
Jiffy Lube Live is one of Nation's Capitol.

108. Jiffy Lube Live

7.7
7800 Cellar Door Dr (Wellington Rd), Bristow, VA
Music Venue · 75 tips and reviews
Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle is one of Nation's Capitol.

109. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle

1725 Rhode Island Ave NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Church · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews
Supreme Court of the United States is one of Nation's Capitol.

110. Supreme Court of the United States

1 1st St NE (at E Capitol St NE), Washington, D.C.
Courthouse · Northeast Washington · 51 tips and reviews
Georgetown University is one of Nation's Capitol.

111. Georgetown University

37th St NW, Washington, D.C.
University · Georgetown · 39 tips and reviews
Meridian Hill Park Drum Circle is one of Nation's Capitol.

112. Meridian Hill Park Drum Circle

8.5
2401-2461 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · Columbia Heights · 6 tips and reviews