What Best Things to Do are there in Washington D.C.?

These are all Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.:United States Capitol, The White House, Washington Monument, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Mall

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Washington D.C. include:United States Capitol:4.6, The White House:4.5, Washington Monument:4.5, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum:4.6, National Mall:4.6

At what locations in Washington D.C. can Best Things to Do in Washington D.C. be found?

The Best Things to Do in Washington D.C. are mainly located in:United States Capitol:Washington D.C., The White House:Washington D.C., Washington Monument:Washington D.C., Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum:Washington D.C., National Mall:Washington D.C.

2025's best things to do in Washington D.C. – top attractions, must-see spots, and guest favorites

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United States Capitol
4.6/5
󰺂7.6
Washington D.C..Northeast
3.1 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱨜360° view of Washington
󰀆Neoclassical architecture, 200+ years
󱨠Saved by 130 users󱨠120 positive reviews
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The White House
4.5/5
󰺂7.5
Washington D.C..The Mall
1.1 km from downtown
White House Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace | Dec 3, 2025-Jan 1, 2026
Highlights:
󰋄White House & gardens view
󱨜Iconic building for presidents' work & residence
󱨠Saved by 168 users󱨠275 positive reviews
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Washington Monument
4.5/5
󰺂7.3
Washington D.C..The Mall
2 km from downtown
Highlights:
Panoramic Washington view at 555ft
󰋄169-foot marble Washington monument
󱨠Saved by 122 users󱨠282 positive reviews
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
4.6/5
󰺂7.0
Washington D.C..The Mall
2.6 km from downtown
Featured in 2026 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󰀆Free aerospace exhibition visit
Apollo 11 & aerospace treasures
󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠217 positive reviews
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National Mall
4.6/5
󰺂7.0
Washington D.C.
2.2 km from downtown
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Washington D.C.
Highlights:
󱨜Camping by the spaceship overnight
󱓊360° view of National Mall
󱨠34% positive reviews
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Lincoln Memorial
4.7/5
󰺂6.5
Washington D.C.
2.3 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󰀆Lincoln statue & reflective lake
󰋄Greek temple honors President Lincoln
󱨠Saved by 117 users󱨠158 positive reviews
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Capitol Hill
4.7/5
󰺂6.5
Washington D.C..Capitol Hill
4 km from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Washington D.C.
Highlights:
󰋄Free Capitol tour: 35-minute explanation
󰀆Symbol of American democracy
󱨠26% positive reviews
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Library of Congress
4.9/5
󰺂6.3
Washington D.C..Capitol Hill
3.4 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Renaissance-style interior & sculptures
󰋄Over 170 million historical artifacts
󱨠30% positive reviews
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
4.7/5
󰺂5.7
Washington D.C..The Mall
2 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Washington D.C.
Highlights:
IMAX theater shows space exploration
󱨜Washington's iconic castle-style landmark
󱨠Saved by 104 users󱨠176 positive reviews
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
4.6/5
󰺂5.7
Washington D.C.
2.9 km from downtown
Highlights:
Admire ancient Roman domed architecture at the Tidal Basin
󱨜Visit the landmark Thomas Jefferson Memorial
󱨠27% positive reviews

Best things to do in Washington D.C. (2025)