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Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | February 2026

About Washington D.C.

Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–3 day(s)

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Things to do in Washington D.C.

What to do

Looking for things to do in Washington D.C.? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Washington Monument

Washington Monument

4.5/5792 Review
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Night view
United States Capitol

United States Capitol

4.5/5588 Review
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Historic buildings
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National Mall

National Mall

4.5/5135 Review
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Historic buildings
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The White House

The White House

4.5/51,040 Review
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Historic buildings
Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill

4.7/5174 Review
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Night view
Library of Congress

Library of Congress

4.9/5126 Review
Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

4.5/5165 Review
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Historic buildings
Natural scenery
Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

4.7/5726 Review
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art

4.6/5254 Review
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Themed exhibition halls
Georgetown

Georgetown

4.3/578 Review
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Night view

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Washington D.C., complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Washington D.C. dishes and foodie spots.
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Jônt

Jônt

5.0/56 Review
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Japanese
Prime location
Avg. €337/person
Rose's Luxury

Rose's Luxury

4.4/538 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €115/person
PINEAPPLE & PEARLS

PINEAPPLE & PEARLS

3.9/58 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €314/person
Fiola

Fiola

4.2/510 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €238/person
minibar by José Andrés

minibar by José Andrés

4.4/57 Review
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Innovative Cuisine
Prime location
Avg. €314/person
Sushi Taro

Sushi Taro

4.3/517 Review
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Japanese
Prime location
Avg. €121/person
Kinship

Kinship

4.6/524 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €134/person
Métier

Métier

4.5/522 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €188/person
Rania

Rania

4.7/56 Review
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Southeast Asian
Prime location
Avg. €119/person
Gravitas

Gravitas

4.7/56 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €110/person
Sushi Nakazawa

Sushi Nakazawa

4.7/56 Review
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Japanese
Prime location
Avg. €157/person
BRESCA

BRESCA

4.6/57 Review
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Western-style
Prime location
Avg. €139/person

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Washington D.C.: FAQ

What's the most popular attractions in Washington D.C.?

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Here are the best places to visit in Washington D.C., including: The White House,Washington Monument,National Air and Space Museum

How to get to Baltimore from Washington D.C.?

1. At DC, take the Metro Green Line to Greenbelt and get off at Greenbelt. 2. When you get off the bus, you will see the sign saying "Bus to BWI". The sign goes to the bus stop D station and other B30 buses to BWI direction. 3. Take the B30 bus heading to BWI and get off at BWI and get to the airport.

What is the best season to visit Washington D.C.?

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Spring is Washington's tourist season, and the blooming cherry blossoms near the Chaoshan Lake and the Washington Monument set the city to be beautiful. This season, Washington can see the most beautiful side of the city. Washington has four distinct seasons, and the spring and autumn climates are very pleasant. The average temperature is generally between 15-25 degrees Celsius, which is very suitable for sightseeing. But the summer is very hot, the temperature is often above 35 degrees Celsius; the winter is very cold, and sometimes there is a blizzard.

What's the best food in Washington D.C.?

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Burgers, chesapeake blue crabs, chesapeake oysters

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