Washington DC Event Planner Guide - 2026 Event Planning Guide
See & Do Listings
2025-12-11 13:08:56
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African American Civil War Memorial
1925 Vermont Ave. NW
Location: Shaw
Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
This memorial is a sculpture commemorating the more than 209,145 soldiers who served in the United States Color Troupes during the Civil War.
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial Dr.
Arlington, VA
Location: Virginia " Pentagon
Envisioned as a national place where all people can pause to remember, honor and celebrate the people and the achievements of America’s Airmen.
Arlington House
214 McNair Rd.
Arlington, VA
Location: Virginia
Metro: Arlington Cemetery
Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30AM–4:30PM. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Arlington National Cemetery
(877) 907-8585, (877) 907-8585
Location: Virginia
Metro: Arlington Cemetery
Home to 285,000 graves, including those of President John F. Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and world champion boxer Joe Louis.
Art Museum of the Americas, Organization of American States (OAS)
201 18th St. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Farragut North, Farragut West
Host your organization’s next event at our historic and beautiful museum and veranda just steps from the White House, Washington Monument and National Mall.
ARTECHOUSE
1238 Maryland Ave. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Smithsonian
DC’s Original Home for Digital Art welcomes your event, fusing art and technology to create unique and unforgettable events.
Black History National Recreation Trail
1411 W St. SE
nps.gov/thingstodo/explore-the-black-heritage-trail.htm
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: Anacostia
Directing visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African-American history.
C&O Canal National Historical Park
11710 MacArthur Blvd.
Potomac, MD
Location: Maryland
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
The National Park Service invites you to travel back to the 1870s on a mule-drawn canal boat. Hear stories of those who worked on the C&O Canal.
Capital Jewish Museum
575 3rd St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Judiciary Square
Offering both historic and modern settings, the museum is perfect for celebrations large and small, for audiences of all backgrounds.
The Capital Pride Alliance
2000 14th St. NW, Ste 105
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
A nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the DMV LGBTQ+ community.
The Capital Wheel
141 American Way
National Harbor, MD
Location: Maryland
Metro: Branch Ave
Host your next event at Flight Deck at The Capital Wheel. Their stunning outdoor lounge is perfect for corporate events. Visit the website for more.
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Farragut North
The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington established in 1840. Guided tours by appointment.
City Ridge
20 Ridge Sq. NW
Location: Tenleytown
Metro: Tenleytown-AU
There’s never a dull day at City Ridge. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event and welcoming you to this vibrant community.
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
437 7th St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Explore the boarding house that served as Clara Barton’s home during and after the Civil War, and discover the story of her Missing Soldiers Office.
DAR Museum
1776 D St. NW
Location: Foggy Bottom
Metro: Farragut North, Farragut West
See how Americans lived during the early days of this country through displays of 18th and 19th-century home furnishings. Free and open to the public.
DC Black Pride
Location: DC Metro Area
DC Black Pride, held annually during the Memorial Day weekend celebrates the African American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
DC History Center
801 K St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
Learn about local Washington, DC history!
DC Jazz Festival H
1101 6th St. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
You’re invited to celebrate all things jazz with us Labor Day weekend!
DEA Museum
700 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA
Location: Virginia
Metro: Pentagon City
Visit the DEA Museum to start a dialog about the dynamic history of drug law enforcement in America and how drug misuse impacts communities.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
540 Independence Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
The brand-new memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II & 34th U.S. President.
Emancipation Memorial
E Capitol St. NE, Lincoln Park
nps.gov/places/000/ emancipation-memorial.htm
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Eastern Market
This statue shows Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation in his right hand and holding his left hand over the head of a liberated slave.
The Escape Game DC, Downtown
950 F St. NW, Ste. 106
Location: Downtown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center
At The Escape Game, you’re not just solving puzzles - you’re stepping into an experience where every detail pulls you deeper into the story.
The Escape Game DC, Georgetown
3345 M St. NW
theescapegame.com/dc/ book-now
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
At The Escape Game, you’re not just solving puzzles - you’re stepping into an experience where every detail pulls you deeper into the story.
Events DC H
801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW
(202) 249-3000, (800) 368-9000
Location: Downtown
Metro: Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center
The face of conventions, sports, entertainment and cultural events within our nation’s capital.
F1 Arcade
420 Penn St. NE
f1arcade.com/us/ washington-dc
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U
Our venue offers world-class food and drinks and both semi-private and private event spaces perfect for all group sizes and occasions.
FDR Memorial
400 W Basin Dr. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
A 7.5-acre site, the memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency through a series of four outdoor gallery rooms.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
An open-to-the-public self-guided tour at the FBI Headquarters. The tour features interactive multimedia exhibits, content and artifacts.
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St. SE
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Capitol South, Union Station
Anchored by the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger Shakespeare Library is a place where curiosity and creativity are embraced.
Ford’s Theatre
511 10th St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The site of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, a working theater, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St. SE
(202) 426-5961, (877) 444-6777
Location: Anacostia
Metro: Anacostia
The last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century. Tours available.
Freedom Forum
300 New Jersey Ave. NW, Ste. 800
(202) 292-6100, (888) 639-7386
Location: Capitol Hill
The Freedom Forum fosters First Amendment freedoms for all through education, advocacy and action.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., South end of GW Pkwy.
Mount Vernon, VA
Location: Virginia " Huntington
Host your meeting or gathering at George Washington’s estate, featuring stunning indoor and outdoor settings. Just 16 miles south of DC.
The Giant National Barbecue Battle
3rd to 7th St. Pennsylvania Ave. NW
(202) 828-3099, (202) 488-6990
Location: Downtown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
This giant BBQ battle is a can’t-miss summer festival, offering guests delicious BBQ, free food samples, drinks, live music and more.
Great Big Game Show
3345 M St. NW
greatbiggameshow.com/georgetown
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Tenleytown-AU
Play a variety of classic TV game show mini-games to rack up points in an hour long, team vs. team showdown!
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion Dr.
McLean, VA
Location: Virginia
Park open dawn to dusk. Visitor center open 10AM–5PM, Mon.–Fri., 10AM–6PM weekends. Contact park for admission fees.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave. NW
Location: Upper Northwest
Metro: Van Ness - UDC
The 25-acre estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. Imperial Russian treasures, 18th-century French furniture and extensive gardens.
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
(202) 393-7798, (866) 779-6873
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Federal Center SW, L'Enfant Plaza
This museum’s private event space provides unparalleled panoramic views of the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument and Potomac River.
Jefferson Memorial
701 E Basin Dr. SW, Tidal Basin South End
Location: Downtown
Metro: Smithsonian
Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19 ft. statue of the third U.S. President is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Ave. NE
Location: Anacostia " Deanwood
Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May to early fall.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 Daniel French Dr. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
Featuring a sculptured column of soldiers arrayed for combat and a 164 sq. ft. mural wall inscribed with the words “Freedom Is Not Free.”
Lafayette Square
16th & H St. NW
nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc30.htm
Location: Downtown
Metro: Farragut West
Named for the Marquis de Lafayette following his visit to America in 1824, this park overlooking the White House features a statue of Andrew Jackson.
Library of Congress
101 1st St. SE
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Capitol South, Union Station
Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th-century architecture, decoration and changing historical exhibitions.
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
The 19 sq. ft. marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address.
Lincoln Park
11th & E Capitol St. NE
nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/cahi_lincoln.htm
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Eastern Market
Celebrating the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The park features the Emancipation statue and the Mary McLeod Bethune statue.
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill Rd.
Luray, VA
Location: Virginia
The largest, most popular caverns in Eastern America, this U.S. Natural Landmark is 90 minutes from DC, 10 minutes from Shenandoah National Park.
Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue
Route 50 near Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA
nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/usmcwarmemorial.htm
Location: Virginia
Metro: Rosslyn
One of the largest bronze statues ever cast, this memorial commemorates all the Marines who have died in battle since 1775.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
Recognizes the history-making civil rights leader and serves as a lasting tribute to the freedom, opportunity and justice for which he stood.
Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park
1301 E Capitol St. SE
nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/cahi_lincoln.htm
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Eastern Market
Mary McLeod Bethune’s last official DC residence and the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women.
Mount Vernon Trail
Turkey Run Park
McLean, VA
nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm
Location: Virginia
This 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and Mount Vernon with scenic views.
Museum of Illusions DC
927 H St. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Let your group’s imagination run wild in mind-bending exhibits blending education and entertainment for all ages.
Museum of the Bible
400 4th St. SW
museumofthebible.org/museum/event-spaces
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Federal Center SW
Whether hosting an event for four or 400, the museum offers a unique setting with an amazing view, high-tech A/V capabilities and gourmet dining.
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD
Location: Maryland
Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, featuring thousands of animals. See why it is considered one of the best aquariums in the nation.
National Archives Museum
700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-357-5404, (202) 357-5000
Location: National Mall
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
Event space at the home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and more than 3 billion records. Call (202) 357-5404.
National Cherry Blossom Festival H
1275 K St. NW, Ste. 1000
(202) 661-7584, (877) 44-BLOOM
nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
Location: Downtown " Smithsonian
Join DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival! Enjoy signature events spanning four weekends of celebration for endless springtime memories.
National Children’s Museum
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Federal Triangle
Celebrate childhood with hands-on science, tech, engineering, arts and math learning experiences one block off the National Mall.
National Environmental Museum and Education Center
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Federal Triangle
The museum highlights significant environmental history events and the EPA’s ongoing stewardship of the nation’s air, water, land and public health.
National Gallery of Art
4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
Permanent collection of European and American paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, plus changing exhibitions of art from around the world.
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
1145 17th St. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Dupont Circle, Farragut West
Due to construction, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will be temporarily closed as we reimagine our Base Camp experience.
National Guard Memorial Museum
1 Massachusetts Ave. NW
(202) 789-0031, (888) 226-4287
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Union Station
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.
National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
600 Dulany St.
Alexandria, VA
invent.org/honor/hall-of-fame-museum
Location: Virginia
Metro: Eisenhower Avenue
Explores the stories and inventions of more than 540 inductees through interactive exhibits.
National Law Enforcement Museum
444 E St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Judiciary Square
An immersive, interactive walk in the shoes experience highlighting the stories of American law enforcement.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
450 F St. NW
(202) 585-5877, (202) 737-3400
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Judiciary Square
Marble walls display the names of more than 20,000 federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty dating back to 1791.
National Mall
Between Constitution & Independence Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
A splendid green park area extending approximately two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, lined with museums.
National Museum of American Diplomacy
330 21st St. NW
Location: Foggy Bottom
Opening 2022, the first museum dedicated to telling the story of American diplomacy. Exhibits open now.
National Museum of the Marine Corps
1775 Semper Fidelis Way
Triangle, VA
Location: Virginia
Metro: Franconia-Springfield
World-class, interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of Marines in action.
National Museum of the United States Army
1775 Liberty Dr.
Fort Belvoir, VA
Location: Virginia
Metro: Franconia-Springfield
This is the premier space for your event, offering a memorable and one-of-a-kind experience that will enhance any function.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave. NW
(202) 783-5000, (800) 222-7270
Location: Downtown " Metro Center
Multiple event spaces available in this historic landmark building. A grand, beautiful and flexible venue that houses priceless works of art.
National Park Service National Capital Region
1100 Ohio Dr. SW
nps.gov/locations/dc/ parks.htm
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Administers the National Mall and monumental core parks that were established the same time the nation’s capital was founded in 1792.
The National WWI Memorial
14th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Federal Triangle
Currently under development, the breathtaking memorial will serve to commemorate the 4.7 million Americans who served in WWI.
National World War II Memorial
17th St. & Independence Ave. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Honoring the 16 million who served during WWII and those who supported the war effort from home. Two 43 ft. arches, a 17 ft. pillar for each state.
O Museum In The Mansion
2020 O St. NW
Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
Spark imagination at O Museum: 100 rooms, 80 secret doors, immersive exhibits, delicious food and top-notch service. A truly unique experience!
Old Stone House
3051 M St. NW
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
The oldest house in Washington, built in 1765 by a cabinet maker. Tours given by Park Rangers. Group tours available.
The Pentagon
1400 Defense Pentagon, Pentagon Tours Office
(703) 697-1776, (703) 695-3325
pfpa.experience.crmforce.mil/PortalTour/s
Location: Virginia " Pentagon
Tours of the Pentagon are available to schools, educational organizations and other select groups by reservation only.
Pentagon Memorial
1 Rotary Rd., West side of Pentagon Grounds
Arlington, VA
Location: Virginia " Pentagon
Designed so that the nation may remember and reflect on the events that occurred on Sept 11, 2001. Free and open to the public.
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St. NW
Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
Works by renowned European and American Impressionists and modern artists – Degas, Matisse, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Renoir and Rothko among them.
Planet Word Museum
925 13th St. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: McPherson Square, Metro Center
Through playful, interactive and unique experiences, visitors of all ages discover the fun of words and language and build literacy skills.
Potomac Park
North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, the park includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry trees. Open daily 6AM–midnight.
President Lincoln’s Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW
Location: Petworth
Metro: Georgia Ave-Petworth
Host your next event here. Whether your event is large or intimate, outdoor or indoor, Lincoln’s home can be your home.
Puttery
800 F St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Metro Center
Where fun meets friendly competition and skill comes secondary to a good time, we offer groups a fresh alternative to the putting game.
Rubell Museum
65 I (Eye) St. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Welcome the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital. Come engage with the most compelling artists of our time.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
3900 Harewood Rd. NE
Location: Brookland " Brookland-CUA
Breathtaking mosaics. World-class exhibit on life and legacy of Pope John Paul II. Daily Mass. First-class relics. Free admission and parking.
Sixth & I
600 I (Eye) St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center
A center for arts, entertainment, ideas and Jewish life in Washington, DC.
Supreme Court of the United States
1 1st St. NE
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Capitol South, Union Station
Lectures are given in the courtroom every hour on the half-hour 9:30AM – 3:30PM when court is not in session. Free admission.
Swingers, the crazy golf club – Dupont Circle
1330 19th St. NW
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Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
The ideal venue for a host of occasions ranging from work parties, team building, client entertaining, festive celebrations or simply a night out.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
George Washington Memorial Pkwy.
Rosslyn, VA
Location: Georgetown " Rosslyn
This serene island is a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. Two miles of trails through forest and wetlands.
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
1644 31st St. NW
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU
Georgetown garden gem and historic mansion offering intimate spaces for meetings, retreats, custom tours and corporate entertaining.
U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center
E Capitol St. & 1st St. NE
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Capitol South
Under the white dome, senators and representatives meet to shape U.S. policy. Free guided tours every 15 minutes in the Rotunda daily 9AM–3:45PM.
U.S. Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 123
Location: Downtown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
Commemorates the men and women of the U.S. Navy through a memorial and museum while offering an ideal venue space for ceremonies and conferences.
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Federal Center SW
A living plant museum located beside the U.S. Capitol, open to the public free of charge from 10AM–5PM daily.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
This internationally acclaimed museum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photos and oral histories.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
The black granite walls of this moving memorial are inscribed with the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women missing or killed in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Women’s Memorial
21st St. & Constitution Ave. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
Located among trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000-lb. bronze statue depicts three service women and one wounded soldier.
Washington Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW
(202) 249-4060, (202) 237-7200
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center
Join us and see the newest vehicles, the latest concepts and innovations driving the automotive world.
Washington Monument
15th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
(202) 426-6841, (800) 967-2283
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Built to honor George Washington, the United States’ first president, the 555 sq. ft. marble obelisk towers over DC. Check their web page for updates.
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Location: Upper Northwest
Metro: Tenleytown-AU
A soaring gothic landmark, featuring several glorious event spaces at one of the highest points in DC. Dinners for 50-1000; receptions for 75-1600.
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Federal Triangle, McPherson Square
The home of every U.S. President except George Washington. Tour requests must be made through one’s member of Congress.
White House Visitor Center
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, U.S. Department of Commerce Building
Location: Downtown
Metro: Federal Triangle, Metro Center
Features many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families and social events.
Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation
25369 US Hwy 98, Ste. H
Daphne, AL
Location: DC Metro Area
We lead the effort to develop and construct the Women’s Suffrage National Monument to serve as a lasting legacy of women’s fight for full equality.
Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St. NW
Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.
Zenith Gallery
1429 Iris St. NW
Location: Upper Northwest
Premiere source for contemporary fine art in Washington, DC.
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Anacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Pl. SE
Location: Anacostia " Anacostia
Features changing exhibitions and programs on the effect of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on communities.
Discovery Theater
1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, S. Dillon Ripley Center
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Offering more than 400 performances of 25 different programs: music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, interactive events and original dramas.
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
7th St. & Independence Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
Collection of international modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical museum and adjoining sculpture garden. Changing exhibitions.
National Air and Space Museum
650 Jefferson Dr. SW
airandspace.si.edu/support/host-event
Location: National Mall
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
See many of history’s icons of flight: the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit and much more.
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy.
Chantilly, VA
airandspace.si.edu/support/host-event
Location: Virginia
Metro: Wiehle-Reston East
Aviation and space artifacts in a hangar-like setting, including a Concorde, the B-29 Enola Gay and Space Shuttle Enterprise. Observation tower. IMAX.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian
The only national museum devoted to African American life, history and culture.
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of African art. Free admission. Tours for groups and visitors with disabilities.
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
americanhistory.si.edu/ events/facility-rental
Location: National Mall
Metro: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian
Host your next event amidst icons of America’s past, with sweeping views of the National Mall as your backdrop!
National Museum of Natural History
Constitution Ave. & 10th St. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian
Dazzle guests with the Gem Hall, Ocean Hall, Mammals Hall, live butterflies, Hall of Human Origins, and Insect Zoo.
National Museum of the American Indian
3rd St. & Maryland Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
Event spaces as diverse as its holdings and stunning views of the U.S. Capitol and the National Mall. Can accommodate events hosting 20 to 3,000.
National Museum of the American Latino
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Advancing the representation, understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the US. Operating out of the American History Museum.
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Introduces poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists who have influenced American history and culture.
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Union Station
Located next to Union Station and steps away from the U.S. Capitol and National Mall. Occupancy ranges from 20-1,100.
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: Farragut West
Recently renovated gallery features one of the country’s finest collections of American craft.
Smithsonian Airbus IMAX® Theater
14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. Chantilly, VA
Location: Virginia
Metro: Wiehle-Reston East
Features the largest IMAX screen in Northern Virginia, towering six stories high. See our website for show details.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & G St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a cocktail reception, this museum will make your event picture perfect.
Smithsonian Associates
1100 Jefferson Dr. SW
Location: National Mall
Special after-hours performances, lectures, films and tours. Consult The Associates magazine for activities or go online.
Smithsonian Castle
1000 Jefferson Dr. SW
si.edu/specialevents/ smithsoniancastle
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Smithsonian’s signature building and Visitor Center. Closed for renovations but will temporarily reopen spring of 2026 for the 250th celebrations.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The National Mall
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Each summer the festival presents U.S. and global cultures through music, crafts, food and demonstrations.
Smithsonian Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
650 Jefferson Dr. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Watch stunning IMAX films on six-story screens and planetarium shows on a 77 ft. digital dome theater. See what’s playing and locations online.
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
1050 Independence Ave. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Admission is always free. Sharing the arts and cultures of Asia since 1923.
Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services
1000 Jefferson Dr. SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Plan your Smithsonian visit. Due to Castle renovations, visit the virtual visitor center for information on the world’s largest museum complex.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Location: Woodley Park
Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan
Enjoy thousands of exotic animals and educational animal demonstrations on the Asia Trail, great cats, small mammals and many more.
TOURS & SIGHTSEEING
Audio Tour Downloads
Action Tour Guide
1445 New York Ave.
actiontourguide.com/place/washington-monuments-self-guided-walking-tour
Learn all about the fascinating monuments in Washington, DC from the seat of American power to somber memorials.
Capitol Entertainment Services, Inc.
3629 18th St. NE
Location: DC Metro Area
DC GPS tour guide app. Automatically plays the tour site audios and videos as you drive or walk past the tour sites using a smartphone.
Bike, Segway, Scooter Tours & Rentals
Capitol Express Tours
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: Federal Triangle
With a present fleet of nine cars, four 7-seaters and five 5-seaters, we can accommodate a group of up to 53 passengers.
DC Cycling Concierge
(202) 445-4415, (202) 445-4415
Location: DC Metro Area
Customized bicycle tours for your group or event. Each ride tailored to the interests, pace and needs of your clients, led by DC’s best bike guide.
E-MILE: The Electric Ride
1012 14th St. NW
Location: National Mall
Metro: McPherson Square, Metro Center
Why walk? Travel all over Washington, DC with our electric scooters! A great team bonding option for all your corporate meetings and events in DC.
Unlimited Biking
701 D St. NW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
Customized daily bike tours for private groups of any size. The best and most efficient way to see the highlights of DC!
Boat Tours & Rentals
Anacostia Riverkeeper
729 8th St. SE
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
All things Anacostia River. Our captains discuss topics like: the history of the Anacostia and its surrounding communities, river wildlife and more.
Be You! - Boat Tours
650 Wharf St. SW
(301) 789-8347 beyoucreate.com
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Waterfront
Join us for a scenic boat adventure! Up to 49 guests. Paint keepsake, enjoy bar drinks & snacks and see D.C. landmarks. Top-notch crew & fun awaits!
Boating in DC
3500 Water St. NW
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU
Enjoy your team-building activity on the water just like the Washington Capitals. Boating in DC offers private group rentals, tours and classes.
Embark DC Boat Tours
650 Wharf St. SW
Location: DC Metro Area " Waterfront
See DC differently. They offer private boat tours from marinas in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Captained cruises are customized just for you.
Georgetown Heritage
1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
georgetownheritage.org/boat-tours
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU, Rosslyn
The Georgetown CO Canal boat tour experience.
GoBoat DC
101 Market Sq. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Rent an electric boat! No license required! Perfect activity for friend groups, families, team building. 8 people per boat. Multiple boats available.
Mahogany Yacht Charters
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Experience breathtaking views of Washington, DC aboard a private yacht charter – perfect for intimate meetings, celebrations and events! (max. 8-10pp).
Nautiste
634 Wharf St. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Waterfront
Easily curate private meetings and dinner cruises for up to 13 VIP guests aboard private yachts on the DC waterways.
Sea Suite Cruises
3100 K St. NW
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
This BYOB cycleboat seats up to 16 passengers. It is perfect for outings with friends, family and colleagues or for birthday parties, reunions, etc.
Sea the City
101 Market Sq. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront
Sail through DC in style! Host your event aboard our exclusive BYOB Hot Tub Boat – unforgettable experiences await on the water.
Culinary Tours
Blue Fern Travel Food Tours
13th & U St. NW
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Discover the stories of DC’s iconic neighborhoods told through a multi-course walking food tour. Taste the District.
Underground Donut Tour
undergrounddonuttour.com/washington-dc-historic- donut-tour
Location: DC Metro Area
Plan your next event with the Underground Donut Tour. We cater to small and large private and corporate groups. Reach out today for a custom quote.
Custom Tours
A Tour of Her Own
Location: DC Metro Area
Our women’s history tours reframe traditional sites in Washington, DC to present stories and experiences through a more diverse lens.
Adventure DC Tricycle Tours
Location: National Mall
Offers tours of historic DC via tricycle of all that is awesome and great in Washington, DC.
Black Broadway in Washington D.C.U St. NW
Location: U Street
Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Journey through one of Washington, DC’s most historical and unique neighborhoods on a guided walking tour led by local journalist and author
Black Hawk Sedans - Tours and Winery Tours
Location: DC Metro Area
When in need of airport transportation, corporate impression or customer-directed drives, their top quality chauffeurs will exceed your every need.
City Fit Tours
Location: DC Metro Area
The most unique and exciting way to integrate wellness activities into your DC-based meetings and events.
DC Bird Alliance
Location: DC Metro Area
Let your meeting go natural!
DC em Português
Location: DC Metro Area
Guide for tours, transportation with service in Portuguese. Reservations for restaurants, museums and other attractions of interest in the city.
DC Mural Tour
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U
Offers a great way to see an alternative side of our great city. Tours can be customized and group discounts are available.
EF Explore America
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: Farragut North
Specializing in daily, lectured sightseeing tours of DC, including trolley tours, double-decker tours and historic day trips.
Fiat Luxe Tours
Location: Georgetown " Dupont Circle
An award-winning luxury tour company specializing in private tours of DC’s most iconic sites. Let us illuminate all this city has to offer.
Great Falls Travel
Location: National Mall
Receptive group tour operator offering engaging, customized DC experiences. Their expert tour planning and guide services sets them apart.
Group Tour Company
(202) 955-5667, (800) 424-8895
Location: Downtown
Metro: McPherson Square
Custom-designed itineraries. Licensed guides (all languages), plus arrangements for meals, transportation and hotels. 24-hour service.
Guide Service of Washington
Location: Downtown
A professional association of more than 350 licensed tour guides who work independently or through various tour companies.
Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC
Location: Downtown
A professional organization with over 425 licensed professional tour guides focusing on tourism in the nation’s capital.
Journal Tour & Travels LLC
L'Enfant Plaza SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
A multilingual tour operator that specializes in tailoring experiences and discovering the nation’s capital in a unique historical way.
Kathleen Bashian: Professional Tour Guide
Location: Virginia
Custom tours led by a Certified Master Guide of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides. Tours are carefully curated to enrich your group’s experience.
Monumental Tours
Location: DC Metro Area
We can arrange both transportation and tour services for groups of any size. Corporate events are one of our specialties.
Pascana DC Tours
Location: DC Metro Area
Offers guided tours in Spanish and Portuguese for families, travel agencies and tour operators in Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD.
Unscripted Tours
unscripted.tours
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Plan a fun outing for your group with a customized walking tour led by a local guide.
Viator
Location: DC Metro Area
From individual to multi-national operators, Viator is your trusted partner to grow your business and share your passion with the world.
Washington DC Sightseeing Tours
Location: National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian
Tailored DC tours for corporate groups, conferences, and team events. Perfect for engaging, motivational and memorable outings.
Washington En Français
Location: National Mall
Guided walking tours in French of Washington, DC.
WashingTours & Events
Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
Tour services in French, Spanish, Italian and German. On-site services during special events. Certified tour guide trainer and special event planner.
Worldstrides
(434) 982-8600, (800) 999-7676
Location: Virginia
Student travel specialist with more than 25 years of experience.
Regularly Scheduled Tours
Arlington National Cemetery Tours
1 Memorial Ave.
Arlington, VA
Location: Virginia
Metro: Arlington Cemetery
There are more than 600 acres of hallowed ground which are best explored aboard our trams with an experiences guide.
Big Bus Tours Washington, DC
Location: Downtown " Union Station
Experience your very own exclusive group tour of the city. See the historic sites with your private party in a safe, two-story open-top bus.
DC by Foot
freetoursbyfoot.com/ washington-dc-tours
Location: Downtown
A free, tip-based tour of DC. High-energy tour takes you through the National Mall with stories, secrets and information about national treasures.
DC Design Tours
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan
Architecture tours of DC by foot, car, bike or boat! Design-savvy guides explore landmarks, local neighborhoods and hidden gems. Public and private.
DC Trails, Inc.
(703) 360-2800, (703) 339-0333
Location: DC Metro Area
Full charter services, narrated daily tours of DC and Mount Vernon in total luxury. Quality service since 1989.
Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour
trolleytours.com/ washington-dc/night-tours
Location: Capitol Hill
There is no better way to unwind after a day of meetings than aboard a moonlight tour of Washington, DC.
Off the Mall Tours
Location: DC Metro Area
Offers unique historical walking tours that are perfect as an off-site or team-building activity.
Old Town Trolley Tours
trolleytours.com/ washington-dc/?phta=washorg
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: Union Station
One-of-a-kind, off-the-beaten-path experiences to help visitors and locals explore DC. Tours of the city’s secrets or something a little adventurous.
Spyher
Location: DC Metro Area
These 1.5-2-hour experiences accommodate up to 125 people per group divided into groups of no more than 25 per host. Hosts are former CIA officials.
Tea Around Town
topviewtix.com/ washington-dc/tea-around-town-dc
Location: DC Metro Area
Our charming double-decker floral haven offers breathtaking views, fine teas, delectable treats and live entertainment.
See DC Today
Metro: DC Metro Area
From seamless group transportation to private and small group tours, we take care of every detail. Experience the history and beauty of the nation’s capital.
Tourismo & DC Ghosts
Location: National Mall
Offering entertaining and informative walking ghost tours across 8 locations.
USA Guided Tours
Location: Downtown
Quality sightseeing tours and superior black car and specialty transportation, in and around Washington, DC. Ride and explore today.
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St. SE
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Home to a 200-seat restaurant and barroom featuring a constantly rotating selection of 20 Bluejacket beers and 5 cask ales.
District Winery
385 Water St. SE
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Looking for unique team building or client entertaining ideas Inquire about private group virtual wine tastings. Booking events for 2021 and beyond.
Lost Generation Brewing Company
327 S St. NE
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U, Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
With 2500 sq. ft. of flexible taproom space in a 120-year-old historic Nabisco factory, this space can get as creative with the space as you are.
Metropolitan Beer Trail
nomabid.org/metropolitan-beer-trail
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U
Looking for a great team building activity or off-site activity to add to your next conference Explore DC’s first ale trail!
Capital City Go-Go *
1100 Oak Dr. SE
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
The NBA G League affiliate of the Washington Wizards. The Go-Go play 50 games every year in a league of 30 teams.
Capital One Arena *
601 F St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Experience over 220 sporting events, concerts and family shows each year. A 20,000-seat sports and entertainment complex.
Capitol City Circus
10 I (Eye) St. SE
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Offering unique, team-building activities featuring flying trapeze, aerial silks and more for all skill levels.
CareFirst Arena *
1100 Oak Dr. SE
eventsdc.com/venue/ carefirst-arena
Location: Congress Heights
Metro: Congress Heights
This new 118,000 sq. ft. venue serves as the home court for the WNBA Washington Mystics and the official practice facility for the Wizards.
CitySwing
901 New York Ave.
Location: Downtown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
Offers unique golf experiences for client events, happy hours, and more! Host in our studio or bring the mobile simulator to your location!
D.C. United
100 Potomac Ave. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Audi Field’s wide variety of spaces and sleek, modern design make the stadium a great location for conferences and meetings.
DC Breeze
1225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Location: Brookland
Secure your seats for the 2024 DC Breeze season – tickets start at only $19! Book now and don’t miss a minute of the Ultimate Frisbee action!
DC Defenders *
Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark, Waterfront
The District’s newest professional football team defending the DMV.
District E Powered by Ticketmaster *
701 7th St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
A premier, state-of-the-art gaming and hospitality space with the capacity for a wide range of event programming, including meetings and events.
The Fields at RFK Memorial Stadium
2400 E Capitol St. SE
eventsdc.com/venues/ rfkstadium.aspx
Location: Capitol Hill
Metro: Stadium-Armory
Multi-purpose sports complex equipped with turf fields, bike paths and a celebration pavilion for your next special occasion with family and friends.
Friends of Anacostia Park
600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Location: Anacostia
Through our public events and programming, we activate Anacostia Park as a vibrant convening point for all visitors.
The Golf Club at Lansdowne
44050 Woodridge Pkwy.
Leesburg, VA
Location: Virginia
Discover the good life of DC’s wine country with 45 holes of championship golf designed by renowned architects Robert Trent Jones II and Greg Norman.
The Great Bungee Company
Old Standard Quarry, Peregrine Ln.
Harpers Ferry, WV
Location: DC Metro Area
Reservations can be at on our website, we recommend allowing 1hr of travel from DC.
Kraken Axes DC
840 E St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial- Penn Quarter
They can accommodate parties big or small with catering and conference space available for any kind of meeting. Last-minute bookings are available.
Kraken Kourts and Skates
514 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Location: Brookland
Metro: Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
With Pickleball courts and a roller skating rink, this is a great option for any event. Party packages can be customized for all occassions.
Marine Corps Marathon
(800) RUN-USMC
Location: DC Metro Area
Metro: Rosslyn, Smithsonian
On the last Sunday in October, cheer and be inspired as 30,000 runners participate in “The People’s Marathon.”
Mubadala Citi DC Open
Rock Creek Tennis Center, 16th St. & Kennedy St. NW
Location: Upper Northwest
Metro: Van Ness - UDC
One of the top 20 tennis tournaments in the world, serving up the heat all week long at Rock Creek Park. Visit us online.
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln. NW
Location: Georgetown
Rustic expanse of 1,754 acres by Rock Creek with riding stables, tennis courts, 30 picnic areas, golf course, art gallery, nature center and trails.
Rock Creek Tennis Center
4850 Colorado Ave. NW
Location: Georgetown
A tennis facility operated by Guest Services, Inc. and authorized for concession by the National Park Service. Open daily 7AM–11PM.
SPIN DC
1332 F St. NW
wearespin.com/location/ washington-dc
Location: Downtown
Metro: Metro Center
Host your next event in a vibrant, unique 12,000 sq. ft entertainment venue with up to 12 ping pong tables, private space and craft food and beverages
Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing
1401 Okie St. NE, Ste. 101
Location: Ivy City
Think darts, only more Kick Axe. Axe throwing, libations and bites in a lodge-like setting. Throw Social is all about the 1960’s Palm Beach life.
Topgolf National Harbor
6400 Clipper Way
Oxon Hill, MD
topgolf.com/us/national-harbor
Location: Maryland
Metro: King St-Old Town
Entertain clients and colleagues in a non-corporate setting. The all-inclusive packages include game play, food, drinks and a dedicated staff member.
VIDA Fitness, City Vista
445 K St. NW
Location: Mount Vernon Square
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Located in the heart of the Chinatown/ Penn Quarter and includes over 25,000 sq. ft. the Fuel Bar, Bang Salon, and full-service locker rooms.
Washington Capitals *
Capital One Arena, 601 F St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
NHL action at its finest. Season runs from Oct. through Apr. Ticket prices are $10-$99. Great group outings available.
Washington Mystics *
1100 Oak Dr. SE, CareFirst Arena
Location: Congress Heights
Metro: Congress Heights
WNBA team who play at the CareFirst Arena in Southeast DC. Secure your tickets for an exciting summer!
Washington Nationals *
Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St. SE
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark, Stadium-Armory
Complete your American experience by enjoying the National Pastime in the nation’s capital! Use code VISITDC for up to 15% off tickets.
Washington Spirit
Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Offering unbeatable group ticketing services and an unforgettable matchday experience, Spirit games are perfect for any group event.
Washington Wizards *
Capital One Arena, 601 F St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Offer an award-winning in-arena experience and one of the most exciting on-court products in the NBA.
X-Golf Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St. SE
playxgolf.com/locations/nationals-park
Location: Capitol Riverfront
Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
Offers 8 golf simulators, perfect for birthdays, parties and corporate events.
Apple Store at Carnegie Library
801 K St. NW
apple.com/retail/ carnegielibrary
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Whether you’re getting started with your new Apple products or pushing your skills further, find a session that’s right for you.
Bailiwick Clothing Company
Location: Capitol Hill
An online clothing boutique that specializes in t-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories with designs that represent the best of Washington, DC.
Because Science
1759 Columbia Rd. NW
Location: Adams Morgan
Metro: Columbia Heights, Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan
A nostalgic space that offers a custom experience for hands-on private events or parties, 14-20 guests. We can provide science or crafting activities.
Casa de Montecristo
1132 19th St. NW
Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
Luxury, quality and lifestyle. Explore iconic, rare and exclusive cigars.
DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle
19th St. NW between Dupont Circle & Q St.
Location: Dupont Circle
A unique, festive outdoor shopping experience featuring 150 artisans, boutique businesses and live performances in Downtown DC for 30 days.
Diplomatic Duty-Free Shop
1818 N Street, NW, South Lobby, Ste. 101
Location: Dupont Circle
Our store has weekly in-store events for embassies and other international organizations, where everyone is welcomed.
The Flea Market at Eastern Market
7th & C St. SE
Location: Eastern Market
Metro: Eastern Market
Celebrating 37 years hosting exhibitors from five continents and Made-In-DC small businesses. Shop the finest Flea in DC, every Sunday.
Jo Malone London
996 I (Eye) St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Metro Center
Discover how to fill your life with scent. British bespoke fragrances, candles and bath and body care. For her. For him. For the home.
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave. NW
Location: Dupont Circle
Metro: Dupont Circle
Full-service restaurant and bar. Independent bookstore. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Open early and late. 24 hrs Friday and Saturday.
MarketSW
4th & M St. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: Waterfront
DC’s first night market, MarketSW features art, food, flea and fun. Plus live music and beer garden. Alternate Fridays at The Lot SW.
Smithsonian Museum Shops
600 Maryland Ave. SW
Location: Downtown " Smithsonian
From modern art to model airplanes, from the Ice Age to freeze-dried ice cream. Discover a tax-free world of gifts, crafts, books, jewelry and toys.
The Square
1850 K St. NW
Location: Downtown
The name ‘The Square’ comes from ‘town square’ - a gathering place, a place where we can host everything from team meetings to team retreats.
The Wharf
735 Water St. SW
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront
The best restaurants and shops in DC have found a new home at The Wharf. Enjoy fine dining, eclectic bars, the historic Fish Market and more.
Union Market District
1309 5th St. NE
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U
A sustainable urban community in DC and an epicenter of culinary creativity with over 40 local culinary concepts.
White House Gifts
701 15th St. NW
Location: Downtown
Metro: McPherson Square
One of the largest souvenir retailers in the DC area. With purchase, you can take your photo behind the replica Oval Desk.
Malls & Shopping Districts
CityCenterDC
825 10th St. NW
Location: Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro: Metro Center
Downtown’s signature neighborhood where an unmatched mix of world-class shops and restaurants blend for a vibrant urban experience.
Clarksburg Premium Outlets
22705 Clarksburg Rd.
Clarksburg, MD
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/clarksburg
Location: Maryland " Shady Grove
Located in the densely-populated Montgomery County, MD and serves a diverse and affluent shopper.
Leesburg Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Rd.
Leesburg, VA
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/leesburg
Location: Virginia
Metro: Ashburn, Wiehle-Reston East
Located in the heart of Virginia’s scenic Loudoun County. Make your next move with an unprecedented opportunity.
L’Enfant Plaza
429 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Location: National Mall
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza
A restaurant and shopping destination with over 20 food court eateries located just two blocks south of the Smithsonian Castle.
Tanger National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill Rd.
National Harbor, MD
tangeroutlet.com/ nationalharbor
Location: Maryland
Metro: King St-Old Town
Offers the nation’s capital and its visitors the best in outlet shopping including some 85 brand-name outlets.
Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Rd.
Tysons, VA
(703) 893-9400, (888) 2-TYSONS
Location: Virginia " Tysons
DC’s premier shopping mall with Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, American Girl, AMC Theatres and 300 shops and restaurants.
Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Location: NoMa & Union Market
Metro: Union Station
The gateway to the nation’s capital. Visitors enjoy shopping, entertainment and a variety of international foods.
Visit National Harbor
165 Waterfront St., Ste. 300
National Harbor, MD
(301) 203-4170, (877) NATL-HBR
Location: Maryland " Branch Ave
Vibrant waterfront destination featuring hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, shops, residences, offices, tree-lined promenades and public art.
Spas & Salons
Argentta Spa
The Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Ave. NW
(202) 838-4503, (877) 510-2689
Location: Foggy Bottom
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
Luxury spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and 24-hour fitness center.
Lansdowne
44050 Woodridge Pkwy.
Leesburg, VA
(703) 729-8400, (800) 541-4801
Location: Virginia
Metro: Wiehle-Reston East
Discover the good life of DC’s wine country. Experience the newly renovated rooms, vast flexible meeting space and unparalleled amenities.
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 N Pendleton St.
Middleburg, VA
(540) 687-9720, (540) 687-3600
Location: Virginia
One of the most unique and luxurious meeting destinations in the country. Situated on 340 acres in historic Middleburg.
Salamander Spa
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
salamanderdc.com/spa/ overview
Location: Southwest & The Wharf
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian
Honoring Eastern culture while incorporating local influence, the award-winning spa is 10,000 sq. ft. of total indulgence.
Shoreham Spa & Sports Club
2500 Calvert St. NW
Location: Woodley Park
Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan
Experience luxury with a European sensibility and an array of treatments designed to refresh and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.
The Spa at Four Seasons
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
fourseasons.com/ washington/spa
Location: Georgetown
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
An array of relaxing services. Noted as one of the Top 5 Luxury Spas Not to Be Missed in DC in 2017 by Forbes. Synonymous with excellence.
The Spa at Hotel Washington
515 15th St. NW
thehotelwashington.com/ spa-washington-dc
Location: Downtown " Metro Center
Elevate your group experience with custom spa treatments and wellness add-ons at The Spa at Hotel Washington.
The Willard Spa
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Location: Downtown
Wellness is not something to be conquered but to be experienced. Escape to a revitalizing oasis at The Willard Spa.
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