The Best Things to Do in Washington DC
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National Air and Space Museum
Washington DC
Visit for: 2h 30min
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington DC
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington DC
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Newseum
Washington DC
Visit for: 2h 30min
The National Archives Museum
Washington DC
Visit for: 1h 30min
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Tidal Basin
Washington DC
Visit for: 1h 30min
National Zoological Park
Washington DC
Visit for: 3h
International Spy Museum
Washington DC
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Horseshoe Casino
Baltimore
Visit for: 2h 30min
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Visit for: 2h 30min
Tomb of the Unknowns
Arlington
Visit for: 1h 30min
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Where to stay in Washington DC
Most visitors to Washington, D.C., end up in the East End, the old downtown district containing most of the city's major cultural attractions. For a more authentic Washingtonian experience, consider staying at a smaller hotel just a little north or east of this busy area. Neighborhoods outside downtown offer less expensive accommodations and affordable street parking, as well as opportunities to meet more locals and fewer tourists. Alternatively, try a hotel in Georgetown, packed with high-end shops and Colonial architecture.
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