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Things To Do in Washington

In a city that offers a wide array of things to see and do, deciding where to start can sometimes prove to be a challenge. Take the guesswork out of your next luxury vacation by discovering some of our favorite local attractions. ...

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Adams Morgan Neighborhood

Adams Morgan Neighborhood

Washington Things To Do: The Adams Morgan area of D.C. has a deep cultural history, with the namesake coming from a pair of elementary schools in the neighborhood.  
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery

Washington Things To Do: Arlington Cemetery is the final resting place for hundreds of thousands of American troops who died fighting for our country, and hundreds of people converge upon the symmetric rows of marble headstones every day to pay their respects.  
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Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival

Washington Things To Do: To mark the blossoming friendship between Japan and the United States in 1912, the mayor of Tokyo gifted D.C. with a forest of Japanese Cherry Trees. Now, every spring these trees bloom with peaceful hues of white and pink along the Tidal Basin.  
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Washington Things To Do: The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal is one of the most intact and impressive survivals of the American canal-building era.  
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Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park

Washington Things To Do: Glen Echo Park has gone through many stages to get to its current status. It began as an educational facility, then turned into an amusement park, and is now in the Register of Historic Places.  
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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Washington Things To Do: The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, the largest library in the world, and the oldest federal cultural institution in America.  
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National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum

Washington Things To Do: The National Air and Space Museum is the largest collection of air and spacecraft in the world. On display are the most famous vehicles ever to take to the sky, like the original Wright 1903 Flyer and the Apollo 11 command module.  
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National Museum of Crime and Punishment

National Museum of Crime and Punishment

Washington Things To Do: The National Museum of Crime and Punishment is located in D.C.'s Penn Quarter and is dedicated to the history of criminology in America. Visit everything from a medieval gallery to a mock crime scene and see if you can solve the mystery CSI-style.  
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Washington Things To Do: Located in the heart of D.C., the Smithsonian National Zoological Park is a 163-acre park that is home to over 2,000 animals from almost 400 different species from all over the globe.  
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The Flea Market at Eastern Market

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

Washington Things To Do: Eastern Market is a nineteenth century building listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is located just blocks from Capitol Hill. Much of the building is original brick, but a 2007 fire forced new construction on some areas of the hall.  
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The Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center

Washington Things To Do: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is located along the Potomac River, and is the nation's busiest performing arts center. The site offers many shows free of charge, as well as some of the most exclusive events in Washington.  
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Tourmobile Sightseeing

Tourmobile Sightseeing

Washington Things To Do: With such an overwhelming list of things to do in Washington, it's nice to have a little guidance. The Tourmobile cruises the whole city, allowing you to hop on and off at any stop you please.  
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