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DC Sightseeing
International Spy Museum is one of DC Sightseeing.

1. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: A must-see with tons to explore. Remember your cover when entering, and see the history of spies. What else can you do? Well, that's confidential. And an inside spy tip, mention AAA for a discount.

National Air and Space Museum is one of DC Sightseeing.

2. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: The most popular museum in the nation, you'll find an amazing collection of old airplanes and aviation/space history!

National Museum of American History is one of DC Sightseeing.

3. 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

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: A great museum with tons to do, check out each exhibit to see the history of America in different themes. EduConcierge loves the transportation section, and the gadgets!

4. United States Botanic Garden

9.0
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · Southwest Washington · 111 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: This wonderful garden is often overshadowed by the surrounding sites. Nevertheless, it contains a beautiful collection of plants and flowers. Definitely stop by, and bring a book to read on a bench!

Union Station is one of DC Sightseeing.

5. Union Station

7.7
50 Massachusetts Ave NE (at Columbus Cir NE), Washington, D.C.
Rail Station · 662 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: This gorgeous train station offers a large variety of shopping and restaurants, so stop by even if you're not taking a train!

United States Capitol is one of DC Sightseeing.

6. United States Capitol

Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northwest Washington · 205 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: Despite what you think of congress, come by for an iconic view of the building that houses the US' body of legislation.

National Archives and Records Administration is one of DC Sightseeing.

7. National Archives and Records Administration

8.7
700 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Federal Triangle · 151 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: The line gets long, so get here early. After you've seen the big 3 (Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), look at the interactive exhibits that show some of the other records available!

Shake Shack is one of DC Sightseeing.

8. Shake Shack

8.3
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 227 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: The same delicious food that you'll find in NY, just without the long line. As always, get your Burger, Fries, and Custard!

National Mall is one of DC Sightseeing.

9. National Mall

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

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: The site of many inaugurations and public rallys, this landmark area is worth visiting. "FORREST!" "JENNY!"

World War II Memorial is one of DC Sightseeing.

10. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: A gorgeous tribute to those who lost their lives in WWII.

Wheaton Metro Station is one of DC Sightseeing.

11. Wheaton Metro Station

11101 Georgia Ave (at Reedie Dr), Wheaton, MD
Metro Station · Wheaton-Glenmont · 18 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: Ride the longest continuous escalator in the western hemisphere! Get off of the Metro, ride up and down, then hop back on the train. You'll only be charged from where you entered to where you exit!