Washington DC Official Visitors Guide - Washington DC Official Visitors Guide Spring/Summer 2026
Accessible Experiences
2026-01-28 10:40:19
Washington, DC is one of the most accessible cities in the world, winning first place for Accessible Destination of the Year at the UK’s JRNY America Awards in 2025, and the city's hospitality industry is equipped and ready to welcome visitors with disabilities.
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FUN FOR All
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The following attractions maintain dedicated web pages outlining their accessibility features, including ramps, sign language-interpreted tours and wheelchairs.
From free manual wheelchair loans to sign language interpretation to Aira Access and more, the Smithsonian Institution works to make all visitors feel welcome. Explore their website to view an accessibility map and to contact the hosting museum in advance to arrange tours.
Experience interactive exhibits or tour the many rooms — however you like to explore, the U.S. Capitol makes it easy to find an accessible way to do so. The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services can provide tours specifically designed for visitors with disabilities.
The National Mall embraces accessibility, from offering braille brochures to closed captioning and more. All major monuments and memorials are wheelchair accessible. Before visiting, it is encouraged to email or call to provide advance notice.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
• Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
• International Spy Museum
• The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
• Library of Congress
• National Gallery of Art
• Shakespeare Theatre Company Harman Center for the Arts
• Washington National Cathedral
• White House
·• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
GETTING Around
Metro prides itself on being one of the most accessible public transportation systems in the world. In addition to a comprehensive website outlining services available to visitors with mobility disabilities, Metro has also compiled a downloadable guide to accessible transportation options throughout the region.
ScootAround offers scooter and wheelchair rentals for a minimum of three days, weekly or for longer periods of time so that you can navigate the city and its attractions with comfort and ease.
Orthopaedic Mobility Rentals provides daily, weekly or monthly rentals throughout the DC metro area.
KNOW BEFORE You Go
DC's Gallaudet University has been the educational, political, social and economic engine of the deaf and signing community on a national and global scale for more than 160 years. Free, in-person campus tours are available.
For travelers in need of language support and interpreting, download the Jeenie app on your smartphone or iPad for 24/7 assistance, including on-demand American Sign Language interpreting via video chat.
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