Best Places in Washington, Washington, D.C.

5 Best Place in Washington

World War II Memorial
1 World War II Memorial

1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

Rating: 4.9 (21557)
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
2 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Rating: 4.9 (3342)
The Escape Game DC (Georgetown)
3 The Escape Game DC (Georgetown)

3345 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Rating: 4.9 (3339)
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
4 Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

1400 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Rating: 4.9 (702)
Heat Da Spot Café
5 Heat Da Spot Café

3213 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States

Rating: 4.9 (539)

Best Places List

1 National Mall
Historic memorial parks on a promenade BEST
Rating: 4.8 (126037)

Washington, DC, United States

National Mall

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, National park

2 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Renowned collection of natural wonders BEST
Rating: 4.8 (44912)

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Products/Services: Natural history museum, Children's museum, Museum, Science museum, Tourist attraction

3 Lincoln Memorial
Marble monument to the 16th president BEST
Rating: 4.8 (43474)

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, United States

Lincoln Memorial

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Historical place, Historical landmark, Memorial park, Monument

4 Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe BEST
Rating: 4.6 (40334)

600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Products/Services: National museum, Science museum, Tourist attraction

5 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas BEST
Rating: 4.6 (39042)

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Products/Services: Zoo, Tourist attraction

6 Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection BEST
Rating: 4.7 (23088)

1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Products/Services: History museum, Museum, National museum, Tourist attraction

7 National Museum of African American History and Culture
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits BEST
Rating: 4.8 (23039)

1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Products/Services: National museum, Heritage museum, History museum, Tourist attraction

8 Washington Monument
Towering tribute to George Washington BEST
Rating: 4.7 (17359)

2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

Washington Monument

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Landmark, Monument

9 US Capitol Grounds
BEST
Rating: 4.7 (15348)

Washington, DC 20016, United States

US Capitol Grounds

Products/Services: Park

10 National Gallery of Art
American & European art in 2 buildings BEST
Rating: 4.8 (14486)

Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565, United States

National Gallery of Art

Products/Services: Art museum, Art gallery, National museum, Tourist attraction

11 Capital One Arena
Massive sports & entertainment venue BEST
Rating: 4.5 (13936)

601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Capital One Arena

Products/Services: Arena, Sports

12 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Living remembrance of the Holocaust BEST
Rating: 4.8 (13622)

100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, History museum, Memorial, Museum

13 The President's Park
Historic park offering White House tours BEST
Rating: 4.5 (12542)

1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, United States

The President's Park

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Memorial park, Park

14 Nationals Park
Major League Baseball stadium BEST
Rating: 4.6 (12455)

1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Nationals Park

Products/Services: Stadium

15 United States Botanic Garden
Exotic plants & glass-domed conservatory BEST
Rating: 4.7 (12376)

100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

United States Botanic Garden

Products/Services: Botanical garden, Tourist attraction

16 Old Ebbitt Grill
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (12109)

675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States

Old Ebbitt Grill

Products/Services: American restaurant, Cocktail bar, Hamburger restaurant, Oyster bar restaurant, Restaurant, Sandwich shop, Seafood restaurant, Steak house

17 Founding Farmers DC
Rating: 4.4 (11563)

1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States

Founding Farmers DC

Products/Services: American restaurant, Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Dessert restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant, Salad shop, Sandwich shop, Seafood restaurant

18 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Renowned performing arts arena BEST
Rating: 4.8 (10691)

2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, United States

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Products/Services: Performing arts theater, Concert hall, Cultural center, Opera house, Tourist attraction

19 National Portrait Gallery
Art depicting historic American figures BEST
Rating: 4.8 (10678)

8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

National Portrait Gallery

Products/Services: Art museum, Museum, National museum, Tourist attraction

20 International Spy Museum
Interactive exhibits about espionage
Rating: 4.4 (10627)

700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

International Spy Museum

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Event venue, History museum, Museum

21 Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
BEST
Rating: 4.5 (8521)

1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf

Products/Services: Seafood market

22 Costco Wholesale
Bulk shopping warehouse for members only BEST
Rating: 4.5 (8044)

2441 Market St NE, Washington, DC 20018, United States

Costco Wholesale

Products/Services: Warehouse store, Department store

23 Museum of the Bible
BEST
Rating: 4.7 (8021)

400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Museum of the Bible

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Museum

24 Thomas Jefferson Memorial
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (7532)

16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Products/Services: Monument, Historical landmark

25 Walmart Supercenter
Rating: 3.7 (7352)

99 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

Walmart Supercenter

Products/Services: Electronics store, Bakery, Clothing store, Department store, Furniture store, Grocery store, Hardware store, Home goods store, Sporting goods store, Toy store

26 National Museum of the American Indian
Native American culture & history BEST
Rating: 4.5 (6815)

4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560

National Museum of the American Indian

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Art museum, Museum, History museum

27 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Monument to civil rights leader BEST
Rating: 4.8 (6778)

1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003, United States

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Memorial park

28 Walmart Supercenter
Rating: 4.1 (6437)

5929 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States

Walmart Supercenter

Products/Services: Electronics store, Bakery, Clothing store, Department store, Furniture store, Grocery store, Hardware store, Home goods store, Sporting goods store, Toy store

29 The Hamilton
BEST
Rating: 4.5 (6406)

600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States

The Hamilton

Products/Services: American restaurant, Bar, Brunch restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier, Cocktail bar, Dessert restaurant, Event venue, Live music venue, Restaurant, Sushi restaurant

30 Georgetown Waterfront Park
10-acre greenspace with paths & views BEST
Rating: 4.7 (6305)

3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Georgetown Waterfront Park

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Park

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Washington Categories

Adult entertainment club 5 Advertising agency 6 African restaurant 4 Airline 5 American restaurant 43 Anesthesiologist 3 Animal hospital 9 Appliance store 5 Arboretum 3 Archive 3 Arena 9 Art center 10 Art dealer 3 Art gallery 114 Art museum 26 Art studio 7 Artist 9 Arts organization 14 Asian restaurant 10 Association or organization 17 ATM 10 Audio visual equipment supplier 4 Baby store 5 Bagel shop 5 Bakery 16 Bar 55 Bar & grill 10 Barber shop 13 Basketball court 3 Bathroom remodeler 3 Beauty salon 110 Beauty supply store 16 Beer store 7 Board of education 3 Book publisher 5 Book store 40 Botanical garden 4 Boutique 3 Boxing gym 4 Breakfast restaurant 21 Bridge 6 Brunch restaurant 24 Building materials store 3 Building materials supplier 3 Bus stop 10 Bus tour agency 4 Business center 6 Business to Business-service 7 Butcher shop 3 Cafe 85 Cafeteria 5 Camera store 3 Caterer 16 Catering food and drink supplier 4 Cathedral 3 Catholic church 9 CD store 3 Cell phone store 9 Cemetery 40 Chicken restaurant 4 Chicken wings restaurant 3 Children's clothing store 5 Children's hospital 3 Chinese restaurant 5 Christian book store 3 Church 14 City government office 5 City park 3 Clothing store 19 Cocktail bar 14 Coffee shop 39 Coffee store 3 Community center 4 Community garden 6 Computer repair service 4 Computer store 9 Concert hall 4 Concrete contractor 3 Conference center 3 Construction company 20 Consultant 3 Contractor 5 Convenience store 60 Copy shop 3 Corporate office 7 Cosmetics store 3 Counselor 7 Cremation service 3 Cultural center 5 Day spa 12 Deli 19 Delivery service 5 Department store 13 Design agency 3 Dessert restaurant 6 Diner 3 Doctor 54 Dog day care center 3 Dog park 8 Education center 9 Educational institution 3 Electronics store 27 Elementary school 12 Emergency locksmith service 3 Emergency veterinarian service 4 Episcopal church 5 Espresso bar 3 Ethiopian restaurant 10 European restaurant 4 Event venue 26 Extended stay hotel 4 Eyebrow bar 4 Eyelash salon 6 Facial spa 11 Family practice physician 3 Family restaurant 4 Farmers' market 21 Fast food restaurant 11 Federal government office 15 Fine dining restaurant 14 Fire station 45 Fish store 3 Fitness center 11 Flea market 3 Flooring contractor 3 Flooring store 4 Florist 3 Foundation 5 Fountain 3 Freight forwarding service 4 French restaurant 5 Funeral home 6 Furniture store 12 Garage door supplier 8 Garden 23 Garden center 5 Gas station 4 Gastroenterologist 3 General contractor 18 Gift shop 13 Goldfish store 3 Golf course 3 Gourmet grocery store 10 Government 3 Government office 8 Greek restaurant 4 Greeting card shop 4 Grill store 4 Grocery store 67 Gym 31 Hair extension technician 6 Hair extensions supplier 3 Hair removal service 5 Hair salon 96 Hairdresser 27 Hamburger restaurant 8 Handyman 3 Hardware store 14 Health and beauty shop 3 Health food store 11 Heritage museum 5 High school 12 Hiking area 6 Historical landmark 76 Historical place 25 Historical place museum 9 History museum 14 Home builder 7 Home goods store 6 Home health care service 3 Home improvement store 9 Hospital 20 Hospital department 4 Hotel 43 Indoor lodging 6 Internal medicine ward 10 Internet cafe 4 Internet marketing service 6 Internist 12 Italian restaurant 15 Japanese restaurant 5 Jewelry store 3 Juice shop 3 Key duplication service 5 Kindergarten 3 Kitchen remodeler 5 Landmark 3 Latin American restaurant 4 Lawn equipment rental service 3 Learning center 3 Library 7 Life coach 3 Liquor store 5 Live music venue 5 Loan agency 3 Lounge 9 Luggage store 4 Lunch restaurant 7 Mailbox rental service 4 Mailing service 20 Make-up artist 7 Market 20 Marketing agency 12 Marketing consultant 4 Marriage or relationship counselor 5 Massage spa 8 Massage therapist 8 Medical Center 11 Medical clinic 8 Medical diagnostic imaging center 3 Mediterranean restaurant 13 Meeting planning service 8 Memorial park 36 Men's clothing store 5 Mental health service 6 Mexican restaurant 8 Middle Eastern restaurant 5 Military base 3 Military cemetery 3 Mobile phone repair shop 3 Modern art museum 9 Monument 18 Movie theater 3 Museum 71 Music store 3 Nail salon 82 National museum 15 National park 20 Natural goods store 10 Natural history museum 3 New American restaurant 5 Night club 8 Non-profit organization 30 Notary public 4 Office supply store 5 Packaging supply store 6 Paint store 9 Park 179 Parking garage 4 Pastry shop 3 Performing arts theater 7 Personal trainer 12 Pet boarding service 5 Pet groomer 7 Pet store 5 Pet supply store 8 Photo lab 3 Photo shop 4 Photographer 3 Physical fitness program 12 Picnic ground 3 Picture frame shop 8 Pilates studio 3 Pizza restaurant 5 Place of worship 4 Plant nursery 3 Playground 5 Presbyterian church 3 Preschool 4 Print shop 8 Produce market 3 Professional services 4 Psychologist 3 Psychotherapist 32 Pub 6 Public golf course 3 Public relations firm 3 Rare book store 3 Real estate agency 15 Real estate agent 7 Record store 3 Recording studio 4 Recreation center 6 Remodeler 3 Reptile store 3 Research institute 3 Restaurant 109 Salad shop 9 Salvadoran restaurant 3 Sandwich shop 28 School 9 Sculpture 6 Sculpture museum 4 Seafood market 5 Seafood restaurant 12 Security system installer 3 Security system supplier 4 Shipping and mailing service 21 Shipping service 17 Shoe store 8 Shopping mall 3 Shredding service 5 Sightseeing tour agency 12 Skin care clinic 4 Small plates restaurant 3 Soul food restaurant 3 Southeast Asian restaurant 3 Spa 19 Spanish restaurant 3 Sporting goods store 3 Sports bar 5 Sports complex 3 Stationery store 3 Steak house 10 Store 6 Subway station 7 Supermarket 25 Sushi Restaurant 7 Swimwear store 3 T-shirt store 3 Takeout Restaurant 17 Tanning salon 6 Tapas restaurant 3 Tennis court 3 Thai restaurant 4 Tobacco shop 3 Tool rental service 6 Tool store 5 Tour agency 6 Tour operator 14 Tourist attraction 359 Tourist information center 11 Toy store 12 Traditional American restaurant 3 Transportation service 4 Travel agency 3 Tropical fish store 3 Turkish restaurant 5 University 10 University department 3 Used book store 6 Vacation home rental agency 4 Vegan restaurant 9 Vegetarian restaurant 7 Veterinarian 10 Visitor center 7 Vitamin & supplements store 3 War memorial 8 Waxing hair removal service 26 Wedding venue 19 Weight loss service 4 Wine bar 11 Wine store 9 Women's clothing store 5 Yoga studio 5 Zoo 11