The Top 20 Attractions around Washington D.C
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Washington D.C. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Washington D.C is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Lincoln Memorial
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The Lincoln was built to honor Abraham Lincoln. He was the 16th president, assassinated on April 14, 1865 as the civil war was concluding. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his …
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World War II Memorial
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The World War II Memorial is very large, 7.4-acres to be exact! The memorial is made up of 56 granite pillars, each 17 feet tall. There is an amazing amount of landscaping and water in the fountain here as well.
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Washington Monument
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Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president. 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C. Need a ticket to go inside.
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White House
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The White House is definitely a must-see. Unfortunately, the view is now blocked by many barriers.
On the south side you can still see the seat of government quite well from a distance.
On the south side you can still see the seat of government quite well from a distance.
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U.S. Capitol
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The lesser-known east side of the Capitol. Here is the entrance to the underground visitor center and close to the headquarters of important institutions such as the National Library and the Supreme Court.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and open 24 hours a day. The memorial has inscriptions of over 58,000 names of those who died in the Vietnam war. …
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
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The Korean War Veterans Memorial is a must-see sculptural group when visiting Washington
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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Free like all Smithsonian museums, access from National Mall. Despite the pandemic (2022), it is not necessary to book admission, only mouth and nose protection is mandatory. The museum is …
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail – Georgetown
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) National Historical Park offers multiple access points and visitor centers, including one here in Georgetown, Washington, DC. Beginning on 29th Street NW, south …
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Smithsonian Castle
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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.
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