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National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of DC.

1. 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 · 149 tips and reviews

Harold R.Harold Rubin: A bit overwhelming. You do need almost 2 full days to see it. Do the above ground floors one day which is about the culture and the below ground the other day, which is more about history

National Museum of American History is one of DC.

2. 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

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.

National Archives and Records Administration is one of DC.

3. 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

HISTORYHISTORY: Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping & holds Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights & a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta

National Portrait Gallery is one of DC.

4. 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

Dan H.Dan Harrison: Housed in the old patent office. Make sure you don't miss the Lincoln room.

International Spy Museum is one of DC.

5. International Spy Museum

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

LillianLillian: Definitely do operation spy! It's not just some game for kids, but a well designed and thought out interactive game, even for adults. It puts you in a spy mindset. Requires actual thinking. Worth it.

National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden is one of DC.

6. 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

Emily D.Emily Davis: Friday nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day the garden hosts free jazz concerts starting at 5pm. If you can get there a little early, try for a spot on the fountain and dangle your feet. Read more.

National Mall is one of DC.

7. National Mall

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

WPC InsiderWPC Insider: Walk the mall at night and see every monument - beautiful!

Lincoln Memorial is one of DC.

8. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 472 tips and reviews

DaynahDaynah: Go here at night. The Lincoln Memorial is just gorgeous with all the lights lit up, and you can see the Washington Memorial from a distant.

Washington Monument is one of 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

@mrfboyer@mrfboyer: Best pictures come at sunset from the WW2 monument

Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of DC.

10. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews

Abhinav N.Abhinav Naz: Come here for sunset. You get a beautiful view of the Rosslyn skyline and key bridge

Wheaton Metro Station is one of DC.

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!

A Baked Joint is one of DC.

12. A Baked Joint

9.3
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 120 tips and reviews

Faris A.Faris Altorki: Don't miss the biscuit with chesse and egg. It is happiness 😋♥️

Baked & Wired is one of DC.

13. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Breese: Get an ice cream sandwich, go to the waterfront, eat it. Life complete.

Keren Restaurant is one of DC.

14. Keren Restaurant

1780 Florida Ave NW (18th & U Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 51 tips and reviews

Cyrus R.Cyrus Roepers: Any fuul will do really.. They're so good (and don't tell them to tone it down on the spicy). I got the special tbsi which is a special meat dish and it was incredible

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of DC.

15. 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

Bob O.Bob Oliver: Half price Oyster Bar before 6 M-t. Great atmosphere. Lots of beer on tap. Crab cakes superb. Pork Chop too.

Sumah's West African Restaurant is one of DC.

16. Sumah's West African Restaurant

1727 7th St NW (btwn R St. NW & S St. NW), Washington, D.C.
African Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 9 tips and reviews

Junglee S.Junglee Stylee: If you are not familiar with african food, try the jollof rice, okra, or groundnut stew. You will love it. If you know west african food, get the cassava leaves.

Donburi is one of DC.

17. Donburi

2438 18th St NW (at Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 69 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Chicken & Pork Katsudon with curry sauce is nothing short of excellent. Juicy breaded chicken, flavorful crispy pork, and flavorful curry sauce over a bed of wonderful rice.

CherCher is one of DC.

18. CherCher

8.8
1334 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 16 tips and reviews

Mr. W.Mr. Wonderful: Great lamb tibs! Best in the area!

Toki Underground is one of DC.

19. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Toki's kimchi ramen is a standout. It's a pork-laden, vinegary soup that's a perfect follow-up to a pile of dumplings. Read more.

Daikaya is one of DC.

20. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

MarriopMarriop: Get the vegetable ramen and then add both the roast pork and the pork belly. It's the best bang for the buck. Also quite filling.

21. Habesha

7.9
1919 9th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 17 tips and reviews

yoneryoner: Best thing on the menu: Goden Tibs. A fresh salad on the side is a good compliment to this main dish.

The Gibson is one of DC.

22. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews

Colin L.Colin Lowenberg: Order an Old Fashioned, Aviator I or II,

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

23. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.4
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Get the half smokes, a beef-and-pork sausage that's lightly smoked and served with mustard, onions and, of course, chili. Read more.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of DC.

24. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.8
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The creme brulee doughnut gets a blast from a kitchen torch, a fiery moment that yields a crackled, sugary, just-shy-of-burned glaze. Read more.

Tidal Basin is one of DC.

25. Tidal Basin

9.2
W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Lake · Southwest Washington · 63 tips and reviews
Thip Khao is one of DC.

26. Thip Khao

9.1
3462 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 50 tips and reviews

MaryMary: Must haves: pad thai, beef tongue, sun dried beef, and the cod.

Maketto is one of DC.

27. Maketto

9.1
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly just melts in your mouth! Soy-braised Berkshire pork belly w/ fermented mustard greens.

The Pig is one of DC.

28. The Pig

1320 14th St NW (btwn Rhode Island Ave & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 143 tips and reviews

Julianne C.Julianne Chai: Two words : Face Bacon

Sakuramen is one of DC.

29. Sakuramen

8.0
2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 108 tips and reviews

Rafael M.Rafael Morales: Chasu Buns were a great starter and the Tonkatsu Ramen was excellent! Perfectly cooked noodles, fresh woodear mushrooms & delicious pork belly. 4/5 spicy is good if you have a decent heat tolerance.

Harold Black is one of DC.

30. Harold Black

212 7th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · Capitol Hill · 17 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam H: Amazing cocktails. Very well-balanced and tasty. My favorites are the old-school tommy and the BSD

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

31. Ben's Chili Bowl

6.8
1001 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · Capitol Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Chanelle D.Chanelle Denise: Everything is good here, if you are a fan of Ben's on U Street you will be a fan on H