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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and the federal district of the United States. The city is located on the east bank of the Potomac River, which forms its southwestern border with Virginia and borders Maryland to its north and east. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father, victorious commanding general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States who is sometimes referred to as "Father of his country". The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.
Nearby attractions
National Mall
Washington, DC, United States
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
World War II Memorial
VXR5+4H, 1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
US Capitol Grounds
Washington, DC 20004
Nearby restaurants
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW #3607, Washington, DC 20006
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC
1300 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Hamilton
600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
JINYA Ramen Bar - Logan Circle
1336 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Founding Farmers & Distillers
600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
KYOJIN Sushi
3315 Cady's Alley NW Suite B, Washington, DC 20007
Oyamel
401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Pisco y Nazca Bethesda
2 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD 20814
Nearby local services
MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Tanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Costco Wholesale
2441 Market St NE, Washington, DC 20018
Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1, Washington, DC 20006
Dutch Country Farmer's Market
9701 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Macy's
1201 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
No Kids Allowed DC Weed Dispensary
637 Pennsylvania Ave. SE STE B, Washington, DC 20003
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA
Nearby hotels
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Capital Hilton
1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Hotel Washington
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City
300 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and the federal district of the United States. The city is located on the east bank of the Potomac River, which forms its southwestern border with Virginia and borders Maryland to its north and east. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father, victorious commanding general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States who is sometimes referred to as "Father of his country". The district is named for Columbia, the female personification...

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and the federal district of the United States. The city is located on the east bank of the Potomac River, which forms its southwestern border with Virginia and borders Maryland to its north and east. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father, victorious commanding general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States who is sometimes referred to as "Father of his country". The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.

attractions: National Mall, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, US Capitol Grounds, restaurants: Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, Founding Farmers DC, Old Ebbitt Grill, Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC, The Hamilton, JINYA Ramen Bar - Logan Circle, Founding Farmers & Distillers, KYOJIN Sushi, Oyamel, Pisco y Nazca Bethesda, local businesses: MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, Tanger Outlets National Harbor, Costco Wholesale, Union Market, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Dutch Country Farmer's Market, Macy's, Eastern Market, No Kids Allowed DC Weed Dispensary, Arlington National Cemetery
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Things to Do in Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Washington Attractions & Activities

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Attractions of Washington

National Mall

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Lincoln Memorial

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

World War II Memorial

Washington Monument

US Capitol Grounds

National Mall

National Mall

4.8

(46.5K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

4.8

(20.1K)

Closed
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Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

4.8

(19.1K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

4.6

(17.5K)

Closed
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Restaurants of Washington

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Founding Farmers DC

Old Ebbitt Grill

Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC

The Hamilton

JINYA Ramen Bar - Logan Circle

Founding Farmers & Distillers

KYOJIN Sushi

Oyamel

Pisco y Nazca Bethesda

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

4.9

(9.5K)

$$

Open until 10:00 PM
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Founding Farmers DC

Founding Farmers DC

4.4

(8.6K)

$$

Open until 10:00 PM
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Old Ebbitt Grill

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.6

(7.7K)

$$

Open until 2:00 AM
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Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC

Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC

4.8

(5.2K)

$$$$

Open until 10:00 PM
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Local services of Washington

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino

Tanger Outlets National Harbor

Costco Wholesale

Union Market

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Dutch Country Farmer's Market

Macy's

Eastern Market

No Kids Allowed DC Weed Dispensary

Arlington National Cemetery

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino

4.4

(13.7K)

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Tanger Outlets National Harbor

Tanger Outlets National Harbor

4.4

(4.8K)

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Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale

4.5

(3.9K)

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Union Market

Union Market

4.5

(2.9K)

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