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The largest library in the world. The nation's first modern art museum. An entertainment venue that's also a living presidential memorial. Free museums and monuments. The oldest urban national park. There are some things you can only experience in the nation's capital.

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Tour the Library of Congress

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Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

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Petworth

Signature Guided Cottage Tour

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National Mall

First Saturdays

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Virginia

Disney's A Christmas Carol

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Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW

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Southwest & The Wharf

The District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf

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Downtown

The Nutcracker

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Foggy Bottom

Afternoon Tea at The Watergate Hotel

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Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

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Virginia

Breakfast with Santa

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Georgetown

Holiday Tea & Tour

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H Street NE

Atlas Presents Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra: A Bohemian Christmas 2023

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Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW Shopping Night & Cocktail Crawl

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Dec

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Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

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Dec

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"A Christmas Carol": A Sensory-Friendly Performance

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Dec

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2023

H Street NE

Black Leaves Dance Company: “A Chocolate City Nutcracker”

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Southwest & The Wharf

GoGo Symphony Holiday Show "Twas the Night"

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Fairmont's Christmas Brunch with Santa

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Adams Morgan is much more than a neighborhood with a crowded nightlife scene. You’ll find historic row houses around 18th Street, including the Adam's Inn B&B, as well as a variety of independently owned stores.

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EXPLORE

Welcome to Washington, DC

There's Only One DC

02

Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

02

Petworth

Signature Guided Cottage Tour

02

National Mall

First Saturdays

02

Virginia

Disney's A Christmas Carol

02

Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW

02

Southwest & The Wharf

The District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf

02

Downtown

The Nutcracker

02

Foggy Bottom

Afternoon Tea at The Watergate Hotel

02

Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

03

Virginia

Breakfast with Santa

03

Georgetown

Holiday Tea & Tour

05

H Street NE

Atlas Presents Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra: A Bohemian Christmas 2023

06

Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW Shopping Night & Cocktail Crawl

08

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

10

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"A Christmas Carol": A Sensory-Friendly Performance

16

H Street NE

Black Leaves Dance Company: “A Chocolate City Nutcracker”

23

Southwest & The Wharf

GoGo Symphony Holiday Show "Twas the Night"

25

Fairmont's Christmas Brunch with Santa

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