Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWA must-see at least once during your trip to DC!
This famous monument is a great place to admire the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWThis famous monument is a great place to admire the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol.
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWPerfect place to watch the sunrise.
Great, uncrowded park very close to my place to enjoy a stroll and clear your head. There are monuments and statues dedicated to a wide range of historical figures, from Joan of Arc to President Buchanan to Dante. Don't miss the drum circle every Sunday!
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat, uncrowded park very close to my place to enjoy a stroll and clear your head. There are monuments and statues dedicated to a wide range of historical figures, from Joan of Arc to President Buchanan to Dante. Don't miss the drum circle every Sunday!
Lots to do in Dupont Circle, in addition to seeing the famous fountain. Many hotel bars, restaurants, and shops. Can be a bit touristy but is nice to explore or just hang out in the park at the circle.
301 locals recommend
Dupont Circle
Lots to do in Dupont Circle, in addition to seeing the famous fountain. Many hotel bars, restaurants, and shops. Can be a bit touristy but is nice to explore or just hang out in the park at the circle.
Arts & Culture
Some of America's most incredible art is housed here, and it's completely free to visit.
385 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestSome of America's most incredible art is housed here, and it's completely free to visit.
If you enjoy the arts, try to catch a show at the Kennedy Center. With a wide range of programming for the arts, you can likely find at least one show that interests you.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWIf you enjoy the arts, try to catch a show at the Kennedy Center. With a wide range of programming for the arts, you can likely find at least one show that interests you.
If you enjoy Shakespeare, you must see this venue. In addition to the library, the attached theater is a great place to see a show.
64 locals recommend
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SEIf you enjoy Shakespeare, you must see this venue. In addition to the library, the attached theater is a great place to see a show.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the least touristic neighborhoods of DC, "AdMo" is home to funky bars, boutiques, artisan shops, cafes, night clubs, and even a few upscale restaurants. Enjoy it during the day if you dislike large crowds of people, as Adams Morgan is famous for its rowdy nightlife.
287 locals recommend
Adams Morgan
One of the least touristic neighborhoods of DC, "AdMo" is home to funky bars, boutiques, artisan shops, cafes, night clubs, and even a few upscale restaurants. Enjoy it during the day if you dislike large crowds of people, as Adams Morgan is famous for its rowdy nightlife.
The former Red Light District, 14th Street is like a grown up, classier Adams Morgan. If you're looking for a nice glass of wine, craft beer, or avant garde meal away from the tourist traps downtown, this is a good place to explore.
51 locals recommend
14th Street Northwest
14th Street NorthwestThe former Red Light District, 14th Street is like a grown up, classier Adams Morgan. If you're looking for a nice glass of wine, craft beer, or avant garde meal away from the tourist traps downtown, this is a good place to explore.