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Washington DC / Baltimore

1. Newseum

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

ToryBurchToryBurch: The collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs is amazing, as are historical artifacts like pieces from the Berlin Wall.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

2. 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
The White House is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

3. 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
National Museum of Natural History is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

4. 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 Air and Space Museum is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

5. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews
Dupont Circle is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

6. Dupont Circle

8.8
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
The White House is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

7. 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

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Designed by James Hoban who won $500 commission. 2nd place went to John Collins who submitted entry under initials “A.Z.” AZ is speculated to actually be Thomas Jefferson. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.

8. 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

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.

9. 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

Amnesty International B.Amnesty International Baltimore: Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.

The White House is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

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

11. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews

Sunny J.Sunny James: Go in the spring/summer for the great drum circle. Nice view of the nation's capital. Nice place in the city for a picnic.Waterfall and fountain is unique.

Meridian Hill Park is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

12. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews

ArmieArmie: I hear the White House was going to be placed here, in L'Enfant's original map of the city.

National Museum of American History is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

13. 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

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum first opened in 1964, and among the items on display are the original Star-Spangled Banner and Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.

14. 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

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

15. Farragut Square

7.7
901 17th St NW (btwn I & K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Marc T.Marc Tomik: The statue of Farragut is made from the propeller of the ship he captained, the USS Hartford, when he yelled his famous line: "Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead!"

16. Farragut Square

7.7
901 17th St NW (btwn I & K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Miller: Free music performances at 5pm on Thursdays during the summer.

17. Farragut Square

7.7
901 17th St NW (btwn I & K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Shantee Haynes R.Shantee Haynes REALTOR®: Perfect lunchtime spot for reading! Also this is where all the food trucks park around lunchtime on Fridays!

Grant's Headquarters is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

18. Grant's Headquarters

Appomattox River, VA
Park · No tips or reviews

19. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

9.4
111 National Park Dr, Appomattox, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 5 tips and reviews

Copeland C.Copeland Casati: If it's summer and you have children, consider combining this visit with a trip to Holliday Lake State Park, which is right down the road a tad further. History + Splashing In A Lake = Great Trip!

20. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

9.4
111 National Park Dr, Appomattox, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 5 tips and reviews

Copeland C.Copeland Casati: Site of the original village of Appomattox Courthouse. Here, Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant negotiated the terms of surrender which led to the end of the war between the states. Read more.

21. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

9.4
111 National Park Dr, Appomattox, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 5 tips and reviews

Keith D.Keith Delaet: Be sure to see the actual "flag of truce" in the visitor's center

22. Stonewall Jackson House

7.5
8 E Washington St, Lexington, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 4 tips and reviews

LexingtonVALexingtonVA: Best parking is at the Lexington Visitor Center - free all day for visitors.

23. Battery Heights | Manassas National Battlefield Park

Manassas, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 1 tip

CJ W.CJ Wallington: federal artillery deploys here on the first day to engage jackson's troops on the distant hill.

Buck Hill | Manassas National Battlefield Park is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

24. Buck Hill | Manassas National Battlefield Park

8.0
Sudley Rd and Lee Hwy, Manassas, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 2 tips and reviews

CJ W.CJ Wallington: View looking North to Matthews Hill. Federals deploy where cannon and round bales are, Confederates along the far fence line. They eventually give ground and retreat across this spot.

Buck Hill | Manassas National Battlefield Park is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

25. Buck Hill | Manassas National Battlefield Park

8.0
Sudley Rd and Lee Hwy, Manassas, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 2 tips and reviews

CJ W.CJ Wallington: Between Matthews' Hill and Henry Hill, offering a GREAT view of the battlefield around Henry House. Worth the short climb to see it.

Antietam National Battlefield is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

26. Antietam National Battlefield

9.2
5831 Dunker Church Rd (at Sharpsburg Pike), Sharpsburg, MD
Historic and Protected Site · 27 tips and reviews

Alexander Gardner's Civil War ViewsAlexander Gardner's Civil War Views: McClellan and myself are to be photographed tomorrow by Mr. Gardner if we can sit still long enough. Gen. M should have no problem, but I may sway in the breeze a bit. Lincoln to his wife on 10/2/1862

27. Antietam National Battlefield

9.2
5831 Dunker Church Rd (at Sharpsburg Pike), Sharpsburg, MD
Historic and Protected Site · 27 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer S: If you go in December for the Memorial Illumination don't go too late...it's 1 AM and more than half the candles/lights are out. Disappointing :(

28. Antietam National Battlefield

9.2
5831 Dunker Church Rd (at Sharpsburg Pike), Sharpsburg, MD
Historic and Protected Site · 27 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: MD Civil War Trail: The scene of the bloodiest one-day battle in American history on September 17, 1862.

Antietam National Battlefield is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

29. Antietam National Battlefield

9.2
5831 Dunker Church Rd (at Sharpsburg Pike), Sharpsburg, MD
Historic and Protected Site · 27 tips and reviews

Alexander Gardner's Civil War ViewsAlexander Gardner's Civil War Views: "...located on a ridge near Sharpsburg, on the battle-field of Antietam, the slaughter here was fearful. It was against this point that Gen. Hooker made his assaults and where he received his wound."

30. National Museum of Civil War Medicine

7.4
48 E Patrick St (N Maxwell Ave), Frederick, MD
History Museum · Downtown Frederick · 8 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: MD Civil War Trail: Tells the story of medical practices during the war, when Frederick had many hospitals.

Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

31. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .

Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

32. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

Movie MayorMovie Mayor: As Tom Hanks shares stories of Vietnam with the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1994's "Forrest Gump", he spots his long lost friend Jenny, reuniting with her in the reflection pool Read more.

Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

33. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Greek temple w/30' tall statue to 16th President. Above columns on exterior look for chipped “Wisconsin”. Was result of lone shot (accidentally) fired in DC during WWII. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.

Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

34. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews
Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

35. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

Brea E.Brea Ellis: Come out from monument, go down one flight of stairs, look down and find "I have a dream" etched on ground. Take a photo of words with your feet in picture. This is where MLK stood to give his speech.

36. 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

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: The first public building to be erected in Washington, the White House has been the home of every president since John Adams. The design of the house was by Irish-born architect James Hoban.

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

37. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

8.6
201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Resort · 229 tips and reviews

38. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

7.1
2401 S Smith Blvd (at George Washington Memorial Pkwy), Arlington, VA
Airport · 1523 tips and reviews

Erick E.Erick Erickson: Fly in to DCA sitting on the left side of the plane and fly out sitting on the right. You'll have the best views for takeoff and landing.

39. Mount Vernon Trail

7.0
Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria, VA
Hiking Trail · 22 tips and reviews

Lipton Iced TeaLipton Iced Tea: Not only does the trail have fantastic views as you bike along the Potomac River; on your way back stop by Gravelly Point to get a pretty view of the airplanes taking off from Reagan National Airport.

40. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.6
2231 Crystal Dr (11th Floor), Arlington, VA
Steakhouse · 49 tips and reviews

stanton C.stanton C: When reserving, ask for a table close to the window so you can have breathtaking views of DC, Potomac and/or National Airport.

41. McCormick & Schmick's

7.5
145 National Plz, Oxon Hill, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Rajeedah L.Rajeedah Lisenby: I've gone to three different McCormick & Schmick's in different states. Love the one here at the harbor & the blackened chicken linguini is amazing!!!

42. Residence Inn by Marriott National Harbor Washington, DC Area

8.1
192 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Hotel · 11 tips and reviews

Courtney K.Courtney Kane: Amazing view, really comfy beds, great breakfast, would definitely stay here again!

National Harbor Boardwalk is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

43. National Harbor Boardwalk

137 National Plz (Waterfront Street), Oxon Hill, MD
Harbor or Marina · 55 tips and reviews

Kyle S.Kyle Stone: Beautiful day @ the Harbor. KCCO!

44. Aloft Washington National Harbor

156 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Hotel · 28 tips and reviews

Karen W.Karen Wiley: This hotel is great. It has an outdoor patio. It's close to great restaurants. We're going to stay there again during the Food & Wine festival. We love the bar!!!!!

National Harbor Water Taxi is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

45. National Harbor Water Taxi

Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD
Boat or Ferry · 2 tips and reviews

46. Alexandria-National Harbor Water Taxi

City Marina, Alexandria, VA
Boat or Ferry · Old Town · 8 tips and reviews

Desiree C.Desiree Carnegie: Cheaper than a cab

47. Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

8.8
25 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA
Hotel · East Cambridge · 62 tips and reviews

Liz L.Liz Lawley: Make sure you join Kimpton's inTouch program before your stay. You get free wifi, your choice of newspapers, and a $10 voucher for minibar goodies! Read more.

48. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

8.8
1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA
Hotel · 60 tips and reviews

NDevoNDevo: They have a great restaurant: ENTYSE! It's a place to spot the power players of DC and they have a great shopping package special if you are a guest of the hotel!

The Westin Tysons Corner is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

49. The Westin Tysons Corner

6.6
7801 Leesburg Pike (at Ramada Rd.), Falls Church, VA
Hotel · 54 tips and reviews

50. Tysons Corner Marriott

6.1
8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA
Hotel · 42 tips and reviews

Eileen J.Eileen J.: There's a shuttle that will take you anywhere within a 2 mile radius. First come first served.

51. Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean

7.7
1960-A Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Hotel · 11 tips and reviews

Bernie B.Bernie Baker: According to the front desk... The hotel shuttle will drop and pick you up anywhere within a two mile radius. Can you say designated driver?? Didn't take then up on it but maybe next time.

52. Sheraton Tysons Hotel

6.3
8661 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA
Hotel · Tysons West · 50 tips and reviews

KimberlyKimberly: Awesome indoor pool & hot tub - w/ a 2nd story view - bring your suit

53. Embassy Suites by Hilton

6.8
8517 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Ross: The complementary breakfast is about the best you'll find at any hotel of this type

54. Holiday Inn Capitol

7.5
550 C St SW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Southwest Employment Area · 55 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: This is right by the National Mall, the Capitol, the Botanical Gardens, and the Smithsonian. Great location.

Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

55. Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House

6.4
1501 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 37 tips and reviews

Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White HouseHoliday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House: The Hotel is right at the corner of 15th Street & Rhode Island Ave, NW. The "NW" is important because DC is divided up into 4 quadrants (NE, SE, NW, & SW). Make sure you are in Northwest!

56. P.F. Chang's China Bistro

7.9
1716M International Dr (at Tyson's Galleria), McLean, VA
Chinese Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Trinh: Sign up for their loyalty program. Great discounts every once in awhile! :)

57. Legal Sea Foods

2001 International Dr (Tysons Galleria), McLean, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Susan S.Susan Strohmeyer: Great Clam Chowder and super House Salad

Au Bon Pain is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

58. Au Bon Pain

5.6
1676 International Dr, McLean, VA
Café · 2 tips and reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

59. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

7.5
8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

60. Brio Tuscan Grille

7854L Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean, VA
Italian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Euler S.Euler Silva: The lobster bisque is fantastic!

Maggiano's is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

61. Maggiano's

7.7
2001 International Dr, McLean, VA
Italian Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Haitham B.Haitham Bu-Aisha: We were seated at their inside patio upon our request and it was fabulous.. Food is fantastic.. Chef made our requested recipes successfully.

62. Lebanese Taverna

7.4
1840 International Dr (in Tysons Galleria), McLean, VA
Lebanese Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Rich E.Rich Eagles: Do mezza for the table in place of entree. Great place for sharing small plates.

63. National Car Rental

8.1
2424 E 38th St (DFW Airport), Dallas, TX
Rental Car Location · 14 tips and reviews

Kelly H.Kelly H: As with all National locations, helps to join the Emerald Club. Can choose the car you want and get free rentals

Hyatt Regency Crystal City At Reagan National Airport is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

64. Hyatt Regency Crystal City At Reagan National Airport

7.2
2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
Hotel · 85 tips and reviews
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

65. Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport

6.3
1999 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA
Hotel · 25 tips and reviews
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

66. Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

7.4
2800 South Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA
Hotel · 58 tips and reviews
JW Marriott Washington, DC is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

67. JW Marriott Washington, DC

8.1
1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Pentagon City is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

68. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Pentagon City

7.6
550 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews
The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

69. The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.3
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 64 tips and reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

70. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View

7.2
2850 South Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA
Hotel · 17 tips and reviews
Hilton Garden Inn is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

72. Hilton Garden Inn

7.3
815 14th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

73. Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill

6.7
400 New Jersey Ave Nw (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 60 tips and reviews
Grand Hyatt Washington is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

74. Grand Hyatt Washington

7.5
1000 H St Nw, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 125 tips and reviews
Park Hyatt Washington D.C. is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

75. Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

9.0
1201 24th St Nw, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · West End · 22 tips and reviews
Hyatt Centric Arlington is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

76. Hyatt Centric Arlington

7.2
1325 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Hotel · North Rosslyn · 40 tips and reviews
The Capital Hilton is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

77. The Capital Hilton

7.7
1001 16th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 67 tips and reviews
Washington Marriott Wardman Park is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

78. Washington Marriott Wardman Park

2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Woodley Park · 100 tips and reviews
Hyatt House Falls Church/Merrifield is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

79. Hyatt House Falls Church/Merrifield

7.9
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA
Hotel · 5 tips and reviews
Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

80. Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor

7.3
250 Mariner Psge, Oxon Hill, MD
Resort · 25 tips and reviews
The Westin Washington National Harbor is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

81. The Westin Washington National Harbor

6.9
171 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews
Old Town Waterfront is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

82. Old Town Waterfront

9.0
0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA
Waterfront · Old Town · 67 tips and reviews
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Pedestrian Trail is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

83. Woodrow Wilson Bridge Pedestrian Trail

7.7
Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Alexandria, VA
Hiking Trail · Old Town · 20 tips and reviews
Rosa Mexicano is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

84. Rosa Mexicano

7.7
153 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Mexican Restaurant · National Harbor · 131 tips and reviews
National River Tours, Washington Harbor is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

85. National River Tours, Washington Harbor

K St. NW (at 31st St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Boat or Ferry · Georgetown · 2 tips and reviews
The Awakening is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

86. The Awakening

8.0
National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Outdoor Sculpture · 7 tips and reviews
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

87. Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar

6.1
172 Fleet St., National Harbor, MD
Bar · National Harbor · 40 tips and reviews
McLoone's Pier House is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

88. McLoone's Pier House

5.9
156 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
The National Children's Museum is one of Washington DC / Baltimore.

89. The National Children's Museum

151 Saint George Blvd (American Way), Oxon Hill, MD
Museum · 17 tips and reviews