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Visiting Washington DC? Save this📍What to Do & Where to Go Bucket List

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Treasure Rock

I live 40mins away from DC , my husband and I drive to DC a lot and I see lots of tourists coming to visit and I know it can be difficult trying to find the best things to do when visiting a new place which is why I created a list for anyone visiting...

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Museums & Cultural Spots

Unique Indoor Fun Places

Concerts and Live Music

Clubbing & Nightlife

Best Places to Eat Food📌

Kids & Family-Friendly Indoor Activities

Museums & Cultural Spots

This museum is amazing,shows so much about black history, there are lots of exhibits, artifacts, and real people giving their own words and feelings via videos you can listen to , It’s not just a place you walk through — it’s a place that speaks t...

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Cathedral is so beautiful, such a historic masterpiece! If you’re into history or art, this place is worth visiting. It’s not just a religious site but also a piece of living history and design. Definitely one of the most beautiful spots...

Washington National Cathedral

This is such an incredibly fun museum to visit if you are into history, art or technology I highly recommend this museum it’s fun and very interactive for all ages As you move through the museum, there are interactive elements woven throughout, so y...

International Spy Museum

The Art Museum have very beautiful collections that are remarkable and covers centuries of art from the Renaissance to modern times. You can admire paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Vermeer, Monet, Van Gogh, and countless others. Every galler...

National Gallery of Art

The National Museum of American History in Washington DC is a captivating place that showcases the story of the United States, the nation’s past through countless artifacts, exhibitions, and interactive displays that cover everything from politics a...

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

The museum is absolutely huge. When we visited took us nearly 3 hours to see most things , and even then, we felt like we were just scratching the surface of their massive collection. It’s a highly recommended museum for anyone visiting DC You would ...

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

The Air and Space Museum is simply amazing , The exhibits are incredible and immersive, showcasing real historic aircraft, spacecraft, and fascinating artifacts that span the entire story of flight.. Entry is free but you need to book your ticket bef...

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Unique Indoor Fun Places

ARTECHOUSE is an incredible place , it's This is a must-see for anyone who appreciates technology, innovation, and total immersion and art . Each exhibit is a dynamic, massive-scale installation built around light, sound, and digital interaction. It...

ARTECHOUSE DC

If you are in DC and looking for where to just hang out, Swingers is a great place to spend some time with friends outside of the usual food and drinks There are 2 mini golf courses available along with a small arcade each mini golf course consist o...

Swingers Dupont Circle

During the spring or summer we took water taxi from wharf in DC to Georgetown Alexandria, it was such an amazing tour with lots of snacks on board as well.. Ticket was about $21 not sure if it’s higher now but if you are in DC and don’t just only wan...

City Cruises Alexandria The Wharf Water Taxi

Concerts and Live Music

When I want to enjoy a nice evening with my husband before dinner date, we come to Kennedy Center. It’s amazing. Incredibly well built, layout, ascetic and just a great place to watch lots of show, broadway performances etc we bought our tickets at ...

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

We go here for live shows and music and I recommend it if you don’t wanna go to Kennedy .

Black Cat

Need to laugh while visiting? Come herr

DC Improv Comedy Club

Clubbing & Nightlife

Tourists always visit the monument but I highly recommend you visit at night because it’s most beautiful and less crowded, you get to enjoy the experience and not feel rushed

Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

If you are looking to do some clubbing I recommend to check out flash

Flash

A large venue that has been recognized as one of the top nightclubs in its genre. Echostage was literally the top nightclub of its genre and size for multiple years in a row It’s definitely should be on your list if you want to explore clubbing in dc

Echostage

Best Places to Eat Food📌

We visited this Filipino restaurant while at DC and the experience was great, the food was on point, service was excellent, The coconut curry chicken was super flavorful & the Ube tres leche cake was so good. Highly recommend

Purple Patch

Visited Maketto and in my opinion it’s a premium Asian fusion food place . Very creative dinning room decoration with very intention and creative Asian cooking. Would definitely recommend

Maketto

Visited Maydan with a friend and she never stopped talking about how amazing the food is, Everything was flavored perfectly and fresh. The flavors, presentation, and warmth of the space make it such a perfect spot to share with friends Highly recomm...

Maydan

This offers one of the best Chinese food in DC , orders the hot and spicy chicken one time and it was amazing flavorful.. Highly recommend

Panda Gourmet Fusions

creative Indian food, black daal burrata is a signature

Daru

Amazing food menu options and delicious food

La Cosecha

This place offers the best croissants 🥐 in DC no doubt 📌

Nino's Bakery

Great spot for Asian food

Astoria DC

I hear this is a great place as well but i haven’t been here

Jane Jane

This is like a food mall 😂 lots of vendors, varieties of food I highly recommend if you are visiting DC so you have different options

Union Market

Kids & Family-Friendly Indoor Activities

Bubble Planet in Washington, DC is a colorful, immersive bubble-themed place that feels like stepping into a playful, pastel dream world. It’s set up as a series of themed rooms, each with its own vibe, including glowing tunnels, balloon-filled space...

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - Washington DC

Best Pizza Spot in DC📍

Looking for the best spot to buy pizza is DC ? Slice & Pie is a must-visit. It’s a hidden gem the pizza is next level delicious and there is a reason it is top 10 in USA

Slice & Pie

Bought pizza from Andy’s one time we drove to DC and my husband went back in the evening to get more that’s how delicious their pizza is!

Andy's Pizza

If you are in dc looking for a nice neighborhood spot for delicious pizza , Martha Dear is tiny, intimate, the sort of neighborhood spot where each plate feels personal. Give it a try

Martha Dear

I love this burger 📍

In my opinion this is one of the best burgers you can get in the area 😎 Best burger for many years in a row apparently according to the all plaques at the entrance... the burger is for sure delicious! I felt compelled to order it after seeing they'v...

Duke's Counter

I asked for the absolute best burger in DC and I tried it 😍 it was DELICIOUS 🤤 I have to order extra to take back home so I don’t have to drive another 40min to come buy again but yeah if you feel like you wanna have a taste of the best burger in ...

Hill East Burger