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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of Trip To DC.

1. 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 Mall is one of Trip To DC.

2. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 268 tips and reviews
Union Market is one of Trip To DC.

3. Union Market

9.3
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 169 tips and reviews
National Gallery of Art is one of Trip To DC.

4. 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
National Air and Space Museum is one of Trip To DC.

5. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews
National Museum of Natural History is one of Trip To DC.

6. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 428 tips and reviews
The White House is one of Trip To DC.

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
Lincoln Memorial is one of Trip To DC.

8. Lincoln Memorial

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

9. 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

GuillodfGuillodf: Beautiful spot in Washington, great view of DC, very well kept, Illumination during the night is amazing!! You need a ticket to enter into the monument.

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

Markus T.Markus Tarjamo: One of the newer memorials, but a definite "must-see". Located directly between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Very scenic!

11. Library of Congress

9.2
101 Independence Ave SE (btwn 1st & 2nd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Library · Southeast Washington · 186 tips and reviews

Julie G.Julie Gerdes: Absolutely gorgeous and gaudy architecture- great for a cold day in DC, when you just want to wander around indoors.

12. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

CozmikCozmik: Another fabulous spot I've shot many weddings. Sunset/dusk the light is perfect for shooting from the steps out to the Monument with the Tidal Basin as backdrop. Be mindful of the rangers ;-)

13. National Museum of American History

9.2
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 357 tips and reviews

Abigail L.Abigail Lougher: Loved this place. The shops were pretty great! This is a great museum. I loved the transportation exhibit.

14. 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

Hauoli P.Hauoli Paz: Spectacular and impressive. This man changed my life. Make sure you follow around the lake to the FDR Memorial.

Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of Trip To DC.

15. 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

Mark B.Mark B: Less crowded of Smithsonians, but loaded with great American artists and sculptors. From 1600s to present day. Includes modern works of pop culture art that are eclectic. Great museum!

16. 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

Mike B.Mike Barker: Best time to view this monument is at dusk. Very powerful. 🇺🇸

17. Dupont Circle

8.8
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Bliss: grab fish tacos at baja fresh and them while people watching on the circle. Can also feed your rice to the birds - they'll put on quite a show for you.

18. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

8.9
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 256 tips and reviews

Asaf B.Asaf Bensimọn: Great museum, very educational. You should get a bit early to get tickets to other exhibits. Also we really liked that they had a memorial wall about other nations who had genocide

19. 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

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: Be sure to check out the gift shop in the basement! Also the food here is pretty good so if your looking for somewhere to eat on the mall look no further!

20. United States Botanic Garden

8.9
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!

21. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

8.3
E Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews

HarjitHarjit: Staff are very helpful and courteous. The guided tours are well done and well organized. They provide headphones so you can hear the guide speak.

22. 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

Dustin P.Dustin Pfannenstiel: The best memorial in DC, different quotes and sculptures are all around. Even on the steps! You could spend hours looking around this one monument.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Three Servicemen Statues is one of Trip To DC.

23. Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Three Servicemen Statues

9.2
21st St NW (Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Outdoor Sculpture · Northwest Washington · 8 tips and reviews
Ford's Theatre is one of Trip To DC.

24. 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
Georgetown is one of Trip To DC.

25. Georgetown

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 96 tips and reviews
Madam's Organ Blues Bar is one of Trip To DC.

26. Madam's Organ Blues Bar

8.3
2461 18th St NW (btwn Kalorama & Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Karaoke Bar · Adams Morgan · 90 tips and reviews
Keren Restaurant is one of Trip To DC.

27. Keren Restaurant

1780 Florida Ave NW (18th & U Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 51 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Trip To DC.

28. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.2
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 131 tips and reviews
Ted's Bulletin is one of Trip To DC.

29. Ted's Bulletin

8.8
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews
Baked & Wired is one of Trip To DC.

30. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews
Old Ebbitt Grill is one of Trip To DC.

31. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews
The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is one of Trip To DC.

32. The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.3
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 64 tips and reviews
Washington Memorial Park is one of Trip To DC.

33. Washington Memorial Park

Whitemarsh, PA
Cemetery · No tips or reviews
Renwick Gallery is one of Trip To DC.

34. Renwick Gallery

9.2
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW (17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 79 tips and reviews
Eighteenth Street Lounge is one of Trip To DC.

35. Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 89 tips and reviews
Lavagna is one of Trip To DC.

36. Lavagna

7.8
539 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Teaism is one of Trip To DC.

37. Teaism

400 8th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Penn Quarter · 130 tips and reviews
Luke's Lobster is one of Trip To DC.

38. Luke's Lobster

8.0
624 E St NW (btwn 6th & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 69 tips and reviews
District Winery is one of Trip To DC.

39. District Winery

8.2
385 Water St SE, Washington, D.C.
Winery · Navy Yard · 8 tips and reviews
Harold Black is one of Trip To DC.

40. Harold Black

212 7th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · Capitol Hill · 17 tips and reviews
The Gibson is one of Trip To DC.

41. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews
Sax is one of Trip To DC.

42. Sax

7.2
734 11th St NW (at H St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 42 tips and reviews
Ted's Bulletin is one of Trip To DC.

43. Ted's Bulletin

8.8
1818 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 203 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of Trip To DC.

44. Founding Farmers & Distillers

8.3
600 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of Trip To DC.

45. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 201 tips and reviews
Old Post Office Tower is one of Trip To DC.

46. Old Post Office Tower

8.0
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Scenic Lookout · Federal Triangle · 10 tips and reviews
Federalist Pig is one of Trip To DC.

47. Federalist Pig

8.8
1654 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Adams Morgan · 21 tips and reviews
Sushi Taro is one of Trip To DC.

48. Sushi Taro

8.5
1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 83 tips and reviews
Iron Gate is one of Trip To DC.

49. Iron Gate

8.6
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 60 tips and reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom is one of Trip To DC.

50. Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

8.3
515 20th St NW (E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 12 tips and reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Breakfast is one of Trip To DC.

51. Hilton Garden Inn Breakfast

6.1
Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 1 tip