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Free Things to Do: Family-Friendly Washington, DC

The nation’s capital is filled with free family activities and thi...

Henry the elephant in the National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

Family strolling by Lincoln Memorial
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Free Things to Do: Best of Washington, DC

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Lincoln Memorial during Summer
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Free Things to Do: Outdoor Activities in Washington, DC

The District is filled with plenty of outdoor adventures that won’t ...

Guests Taking Photo of Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

Child at United States Botanic Garden on Capitol Hill - Free living museum in Washington, DC
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10 Reasons to Visit the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, DC

Discover natural beauty at this free-to-enter, kid-friendly landmark...

National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall with Washington Monument
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The Capital of Free Museums

Book your next vacation to the nation’s capital and visit these only...

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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National Mall

Discovery Theater

Discovery Theater

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National Mall

Smithsonian IMAX® and Planetarium

Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater.

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National Mall

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial consists of multiple structures that honor those who sacrificed during the three-year conflict that was the Korean War

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National Mall

Smithsonian Associates

Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.

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National Mall

National Mall

The National Mall is America’s most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together

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National Mall

Lincoln Memorial

The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall

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Woodley Park

Smithsonian's National Zoo

Enjoy thousands of exotic animals

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