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Whether you're inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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Wildly Authentic Things to Do

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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

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National Postal Museum
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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

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Grab A Seat: Washington, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

Grandfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Mural by Aniekan Udofia
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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

A couple looks at a colorful painting at the Phillips Collection.
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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

Whether during Pride or year-round, visitors and locals can embrace ...

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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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National Museum of the American Indian

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George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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National Children's Museum

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National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Mexican Cultural Institute

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Mall to Monuments 5k Running Tour

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Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit

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The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art

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Dupont Circle

Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection

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Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection

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Historic Blenheim - Tours & History

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The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look

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In Clay

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Fiddler on the Roof

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Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

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Antony & Cleopatra

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Guided Tour of the Missing Soldiers Office

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Special Exhibitions and Installations

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River Club Brunch

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Anacostia

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters

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