Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 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
4.5/5793 Review
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Night view
The White House
The White House
4.4/51,040 Review
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Historic landmark
National Mall
National Mall
4.5/5136 Review
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Historic landmark
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United States Capitol
United States Capitol
4.5/5588 Review
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Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
4.5/5175 Review
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Library of Congress
Library of Congress
4.8/5127 Review
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Cultural experiences
Georgetown
Georgetown
4.3/578 Review
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Night view
Big Bus Tours Washington D.C.
Big Bus Tours Washington D.C.
4.4/55 Review
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Sightseeing bus
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Chinatown
Chinatown
4.4/553 Review
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Historic landmark
Museum of the Bible
Museum of the Bible
4.8/55 Review

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
5.0/57 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN1,504/person
Pineapple and Pearls
Pineapple and Pearls
4.1/510 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN1,404/person
Sushi Taro
Sushi Taro
4.3/517 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN541/person
Fiola
Fiola
4.3/510 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN1,063/person
Rose's Luxury
Rose's Luxury
4.3/538 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN513/person
minibar by José Andrés
minibar by José Andrés
4.5/57 Review
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Innovative cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN1,404/person
Sushi Nakazawa
Sushi Nakazawa
4.7/56 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN702/person
Rooster & Owl
Rooster & Owl
5.0/56 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN501/person
Rania
Rania
4.7/56 Review
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Prime location
BRESCA
BRESCA
4.0/57 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN621/person
Xiquet by Danny Lledó
Xiquet by Danny Lledó
4.4/55 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN902/person
Imperfecto
Imperfecto
4.8/56 Review
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Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. PLN702/person

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Washington D.C.: FAQ

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

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Burgers, chesapeake blue crabs, chesapeake oysters

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