Hotels Travel News

More

Home

Destinations

USA Europe Africa & The Middle East Asia Australia & The Pacific Canada Caribbean Mexico & Central America South America View All Destinations

Hotels Travel News

Cruises

Cruise Overview Cruise News Cruising 101 Cruise Directory

Forums

Africa & the Middle East Asia Australia & the Pacific Canada Caribbean Europe Mexico & Central America South America United States Air Travel Cruises Travel Tips & Trip Ideas Forums Help View All Forums

Trip Ideas

National Parks Best Road Trips in America Ultimate Guides

Washington, D.C.

Neighborhoods

News

Gallery

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Gallery Grid View

Loading...

US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA.

US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

1 of 141

1 of 141

US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA.

Photo Credit: (c) Vlad2003 | Dreamstime.com

Georgetown storefronts, shops and homes, Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Georgetown storefronts, shops and homes, Georgetown, Washington, DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

2 of 141

2 of 141

Georgetown storefronts, shops and homes, Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: spirit of america / Shutterstock

Archives of the United States Building in Washington DC.

Archives of the United States Building in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

3 of 141

3 of 141

Archives of the United States Building in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: Orhan Cam / Shutterstock

WASHINGTON DC - AUGUST 20: Iwo Jima statue in Washington DC on August 20, 2012. The statue honors the Marines who have died defending the US since 1775.; Shutterstock ID 114754306; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

WASHINGTON DC - AUGUST 20: Iwo Jima statue in Washington DC on August 20, 2012. The statue honors the Marines who have died defending the US since 1775.; Shutterstock ID 114754306; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

4 of 141

4 of 141

WASHINGTON DC - AUGUST 20: Iwo Jima statue in Washington DC on August 20, 2012. The statue honors the Marines who have died defending the US since 1775.; Shutterstock ID 114754306; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

Photo Credit: Brandon Bourdages/Shutterstock

Washington DC, Jefferson Memorial in autumn.

Washington DC, Jefferson Memorial in autumn.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

5 of 141

5 of 141

Washington DC, Jefferson Memorial in autumn.

Photo Credit: Orhan Cam / Shutterstock

Tourists walk a shaded area on the Mall in Washington, DC.

Tourists walk a shaded area on the Mall in Washington, DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

6 of 141

6 of 141

Tourists walk a shaded area on the Mall in Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: John Keith / Shutterstock

The United States Capitol building in Washington DC, USA - after dark with water reflection.

The United States Capitol building in Washington DC, USA - after dark with water reflection.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

7 of 141

7 of 141

The United States Capitol building in Washington DC, USA - after dark with water reflection.

Photo Credit: SFC / Shutterstock

Washington Monument, The Mall, Washington, D.C., USA

Washington Monument, The Mall, Washington, D.C., USA

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

8 of 141

8 of 141

Washington Monument, The Mall, Washington, D.C., USA

Photo Credit: Mayskyphoto / Shutterstock

Korean war memorial in Washington DC; Shutterstock ID 2505634; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Korean war memorial in Washington DC; Shutterstock ID 2505634; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

9 of 141

9 of 141

Korean war memorial in Washington DC; Shutterstock ID 2505634; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Photo Credit: Graham De'ath / Shutterstock

Japanese Cherry Tree Blossoms in bloom at Tidal Basin in Washington D.C.

Japanese Cherry Tree Blossoms in bloom at Tidal Basin in Washington D.C.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

10 of 141

10 of 141

Japanese Cherry Tree Blossoms in bloom at Tidal Basin in Washington D.C.

Photo Credit: Debratos | Dreamstime.com

Washington DC, USA - October 17, 2014: The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial located on the National Mall on the Tidal Basin in Washington DC is America's 395th National Park.

Washington DC, USA - October 17, 2014: The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial located on the National Mall on the Tidal Basin in Washington DC is America's 395th National Park.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

11 of 141

11 of 141

Washington DC, USA - October 17, 2014: The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial located on the National Mall on the Tidal Basin in Washington DC is America's 395th National Park.

Photo Credit: (c) Kropic | Dreamstime.com

Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival; Shutterstock ID 69195697; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival; Shutterstock ID 69195697; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

12 of 141

12 of 141

Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival; Shutterstock ID 69195697; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Photo Credit: Zack Frank / Shutterstock

Abraham Lincoln monument in Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 95672686; Project/Title: cover spines and back images; Downloader: min yoon

Abraham Lincoln monument in Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 95672686; Project/Title: cover spines and back images; Downloader: min yoon

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

13 of 141

13 of 141

Abraham Lincoln monument in Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 95672686; Project/Title: cover spines and back images; Downloader: min yoon

Photo Credit: Timothy Michael Morgan/Shutterstock

a finger points out a name inscribed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 10795432; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

a finger points out a name inscribed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 10795432; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

14 of 141

14 of 141

a finger points out a name inscribed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 10795432; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Photo Credit: John Keith / Shutterstock

The Dramatic Facade of the East Building of the US National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

The Dramatic Facade of the East Building of the US National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

15 of 141

15 of 141

The Dramatic Facade of the East Building of the US National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: Jwblinn | Dreamstime.com

Hirschhorn Museum with Fountain; Shutterstock ID 143097391; Project/Title: 15 Art Museums Showcasing the Art of America's Greatest Collectors; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Hirschhorn Museum with Fountain; Shutterstock ID 143097391; Project/Title: 15 Art Museums Showcasing the Art of America's Greatest Collectors; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

16 of 141

16 of 141

Hirschhorn Museum with Fountain; Shutterstock ID 143097391; Project/Title: 15 Art Museums Showcasing the Art of America's Greatest Collectors; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Photo Credit: Vidu Gunaratna/Shutterstock

The Holocaust museum in Washington DC.

The Holocaust museum in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

17 of 141

17 of 141

The Holocaust museum in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: Afagundes | Dreamstime.com

The National World War II Memorial, Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 132698252; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

The National World War II Memorial, Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 132698252; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

18 of 141

18 of 141

The National World War II Memorial, Washington, DC; Shutterstock ID 132698252; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

Photo Credit: AppalachianViews/Shutterstock

WASHINGTON DC - APRIL 10: National Air and Space museum in Washington on April 10, 2014. It holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. Open for public at July 14, 2010.

WASHINGTON DC - APRIL 10: National Air and Space museum in Washington on April 10, 2014. It holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. Open for public at July 14, 2010.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

19 of 141

19 of 141

WASHINGTON DC - APRIL 10: National Air and Space museum in Washington on April 10, 2014. It holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. Open for public at July 14, 2010.

Photo Credit: F11photo | Dreamstime.com

The front Victorian facade of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

The front Victorian facade of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

20 of 141

20 of 141

The front Victorian facade of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Photo Credit: Jiawangkun | Dreamstime.com

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC where visitors can watch dollars being printed.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC where visitors can watch dollars being printed.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

21 of 141

21 of 141

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC where visitors can watch dollars being printed.

Photo Credit: Jfeinstein | Dreamstime.com

The National Mall : The Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial; Shutterstock ID 66888244; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

The National Mall : The Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial; Shutterstock ID 66888244; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

22 of 141

22 of 141

The National Mall : The Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial; Shutterstock ID 66888244; Project/Title: Fodors; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Photo Credit: Cedric Weber / Shutterstock

Washington Monument at National Mall in Washington, DC.

Washington Monument at National Mall in Washington, DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

23 of 141

23 of 141

Washington Monument at National Mall in Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: Dibrova | Dreamstime.com

Cherry trees bloom along the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

Cherry trees bloom along the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

24 of 141

24 of 141

Cherry trees bloom along the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: Debratos | Dreamstime.com

Interior view of historical Union Station in Washington DC USA.

Interior view of historical Union Station in Washington DC USA.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

25 of 141

25 of 141

Interior view of historical Union Station in Washington DC USA.

Photo Credit: Orhancam | Dreamstime.com

Main Hall of the Library of Congress ceiling, Washington, DC.

Main Hall of the Library of Congress ceiling, Washington, DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

26 of 141

26 of 141

Main Hall of the Library of Congress ceiling, Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: F11photo | Dreamstime.com

The US United States Capitol building for Democrat Republican Government Senate and House congress parties under a summer blue sky with white clouds.

The US United States Capitol building for Democrat Republican Government Senate and House congress parties under a summer blue sky with white clouds.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

27 of 141

27 of 141

The US United States Capitol building for Democrat Republican Government Senate and House congress parties under a summer blue sky with white clouds.

Photo Credit: Splosh | Dreamstime.com

The United States Capitol dome is the massive dome situated above the United States Capitol which reaches upwards to 288 feet (88 m) in height and 96 feet (29 m) in diameter. The dome was designed by Thomas U. Walter, the fourth Architect of the Capitol, a

The United States Capitol dome is the massive dome situated above the United States Capitol which reaches upwards to 288 feet (88 m) in height and 96 feet (29 m) in diameter. The dome was designed by Thomas U. Walter, the fourth Architect of the Capitol, a

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

28 of 141

28 of 141

The United States Capitol dome is the massive dome situated above the United States Capitol which reaches upwards to 288 feet (88 m) in height and 96 feet (29 m) in diameter. The dome was designed by Thomas U. Walter, the fourth Architect of the Capitol, a

Photo Credit: Peter Guttman/Peterguttman.com

The front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, at dusk.

The front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, at dusk.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

29 of 141

29 of 141

The front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, at dusk.

Photo Credit: Gary Blakeley / Shutterstock

Key Bridge Potomac River Kayaks Georgetown University Washington DC from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1923 this is the oldest bridge in Washington DC.

Key Bridge Potomac River Kayaks Georgetown University Washington DC from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1923 this is the oldest bridge in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

30 of 141

30 of 141

Key Bridge Potomac River Kayaks Georgetown University Washington DC from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1923 this is the oldest bridge in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: Bpperry | Dreamstime.com

Georgetown Streets in Washington DC.

Georgetown Streets in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

31 of 141

31 of 141

Georgetown Streets in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: Somatuscani | Dreamstime.com

Photo of people cooling off during july 4, 2012 at the georgetown waterfront in washington dc. Record temperatures have made this one of the hottest summers ever and a troubling sign of global warming.

Photo of people cooling off during july 4, 2012 at the georgetown waterfront in washington dc. Record temperatures have made this one of the hottest summers ever and a troubling sign of global warming.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

32 of 141

32 of 141

Photo of people cooling off during july 4, 2012 at the georgetown waterfront in washington dc. Record temperatures have made this one of the hottest summers ever and a troubling sign of global warming.

Photo Credit: Shootalot | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON DC - CIRCA 1990'S: Horses tugging a barge at C & O Canal National Historical Park, Georgetown, Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON DC - CIRCA 1990'S: Horses tugging a barge at C & O Canal National Historical Park, Georgetown, Washington, DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

33 of 141

33 of 141

WASHINGTON DC - CIRCA 1990'S: Horses tugging a barge at C & O Canal National Historical Park, Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: spirit of america / Shutterstock

Photo of dupont circle metro stop in washington dc on 6/7/14. This station features beautiful architecture.

Photo of dupont circle metro stop in washington dc on 6/7/14. This station features beautiful architecture.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

34 of 141

34 of 141

Photo of dupont circle metro stop in washington dc on 6/7/14. This station features beautiful architecture.

Photo Credit: Shootalot | Dreamstime.com

Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Dupont Circle, Washington DC

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

35 of 141

35 of 141

Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Photo Credit: Dupont Circle by Sarah Sampsel

Row houses located at (from right to left) 1861–1869 California Street, N.W., in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Built in 1904, the Queen Anne-style homes are designated as contributing properties to the Washington Heights Historic

Row houses located at (from right to left) 1861–1869 California Street, N.W., in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Built in 1904, the Queen Anne-style homes are designated as contributing properties to the Washington Heights Historic

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

36 of 141

36 of 141

Row houses located at (from right to left) 1861–1869 California Street, N.W., in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Built in 1904, the Queen Anne-style homes are designated as contributing properties to the Washington Heights Historic

Photo Credit: AgnosticPreachersKid (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

National Cathedral in Washington, DC being repaired after Earthquake.

National Cathedral in Washington, DC being repaired after Earthquake.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

37 of 141

37 of 141

National Cathedral in Washington, DC being repaired after Earthquake.

Photo Credit: Rokusfocuspix | Dreamstime.com

Panda relaxing and eating fresh bamboo.

Panda relaxing and eating fresh bamboo.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

38 of 141

38 of 141

Panda relaxing and eating fresh bamboo.

Photo Credit: Condor 36 / Shutterstock

Lion sunning himself on an outdoor rock in the Washington DC National Zoo.

Lion sunning himself on an outdoor rock in the Washington DC National Zoo.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

39 of 141

39 of 141

Lion sunning himself on an outdoor rock in the Washington DC National Zoo.

Photo Credit: Cvandyke | Dreamstime.com

The historic Ford Theater National Park in Washington DC.

The historic Ford Theater National Park in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

40 of 141

40 of 141

The historic Ford Theater National Park in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: (c) trekandshoot | Dreamstime

Smithsonian Institutions Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture at Washington DC, United States.

Smithsonian Institutions Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture at Washington DC, United States.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

41 of 141

41 of 141

Smithsonian Institutions Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture at Washington DC, United States.

Photo Credit: (c) Luckydoor | Dreamstime.com

Newseum, the news museum in Washington, DC.

Newseum, the news museum in Washington, DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

42 of 141

42 of 141

Newseum, the news museum in Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: (c) Groovysoup | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: Signs hang on the front of Ford's Theater June 9, 2003 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot inside the theater by John Wilkes Booth April 14, 1865 and died the next morning in a house across the street. Confedera

WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: Signs hang on the front of Ford's Theater June 9, 2003 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot inside the theater by John Wilkes Booth April 14, 1865 and died the next morning in a house across the street. Confedera

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

43 of 141

43 of 141

WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: Signs hang on the front of Ford's Theater June 9, 2003 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot inside the theater by John Wilkes Booth April 14, 1865 and died the next morning in a house across the street. Confedera

Photo Credit: EdStock / iStockphoto

Washington, DC at the White House and Lafayette Square.

Washington, DC at the White House and Lafayette Square.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

44 of 141

44 of 141

Washington, DC at the White House and Lafayette Square.

Photo Credit: (c) Sepavo | Dreamstime.com

Modern building of Kennedy Center and colorful trees are reflected in Potomac River.

Modern building of Kennedy Center and colorful trees are reflected in Potomac River.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

45 of 141

45 of 141

Modern building of Kennedy Center and colorful trees are reflected in Potomac River.

Photo Credit: Avmedved | Dreamstime.com

Federal reserve bank building in Washington DC.

Federal reserve bank building in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

46 of 141

46 of 141

Federal reserve bank building in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: (c) Lightpro | Dreamstime.com

Red white and blue colors of the US flag hang from the side of the Department of Justice in Washington DC.

Red white and blue colors of the US flag hang from the side of the Department of Justice in Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

47 of 141

47 of 141

Red white and blue colors of the US flag hang from the side of the Department of Justice in Washington DC.

Photo Credit: (c) Kkistl01 | Dreamstime.com

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Anacostia, Washington, D.C.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Anacostia, Washington, D.C.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

48 of 141

48 of 141

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Anacostia, Washington, D.C.

Photo Credit: Walter Smalling for the Historic American Buildings Survey, Public Domian via Wikimedia Commons

White house building, Washington DC, USA; Shutterstock ID 128768882; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

White house building, Washington DC, USA; Shutterstock ID 128768882; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

49 of 141

49 of 141

White house building, Washington DC, USA; Shutterstock ID 128768882; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200

Photo Credit: SurangaWeeratunga/Shutterstock

The White House - Washington DC, United States

The White House - Washington DC, United States

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

50 of 141

50 of 141

The White House - Washington DC, United States

Photo Credit: (c) Orhan Cam | Dreamstime.com

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial esplanade in front of the National Building Museum building in the United States capital of Washington DC.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial esplanade in front of the National Building Museum building in the United States capital of Washington DC.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

51 of 141

51 of 141

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial esplanade in front of the National Building Museum building in the United States capital of Washington DC.

Photo Credit: (c) Olivierl | Dreamstime.com

The Friendship Archway spanning H Street in the heart of Chinatown in Washington DC, USA.

The Friendship Archway spanning H Street in the heart of Chinatown in Washington DC, USA.

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

52 of 141

52 of 141

The Friendship Archway spanning H Street in the heart of Chinatown in Washington DC, USA.

Photo Credit: (c) Jiawangkun | Dreamstime.com

Ben's Chili Bowl

Ben's Chili Bowl

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

53 of 141

53 of 141

Ben's Chili Bowl

Photo Credit: Ben's Chili Bowl by Dave Newman

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Mayflower"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Mayflower"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

54 of 141

54 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Mayflower"

Photo Credit: 4kclips/shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The St. Regis Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The St. Regis Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

55 of 141

55 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The St. Regis Washington, D.C."

Photo Credit: blightylad-infocus/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Omni Shoreham Hotel"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Omni Shoreham Hotel"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

56 of 141

56 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Omni Shoreham Hotel"

Photo Credit: Jürgen Matern[CC BY-SA 3.0]\ Wikimedia Commons

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Morrison-Clark Historic Inn"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Morrison-Clark Historic Inn"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

57 of 141

57 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Morrison-Clark Historic Inn"

Photo Credit: NCinDC[CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED]/Flickr

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Washington Hilton"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Washington Hilton"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

58 of 141

58 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Washington Hilton"

Photo Credit: Erik Lattwein/Dreamstime

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Watergate Hotel"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Watergate Hotel"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

59 of 141

59 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Watergate Hotel"

Photo Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Tabard Inn"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Tabard Inn"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

60 of 141

60 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Tabard Inn"

Photo Credit: DavidNNP/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Jefferson"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Jefferson"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

61 of 141

61 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Jefferson"

Photo Credit: AgnosticPreachersKid[CC BY-SA 4.0]\Wikimedia Commons

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Willard InterContinental"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Willard InterContinental"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

62 of 141

62 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: Willard InterContinental"

Photo Credit: Jiawangkun/Dreamstime

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Hay-Adams"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Hay-Adams"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

63 of 141

63 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.: The Hay-Adams"

Photo Credit: JByard/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

64 of 141

64 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/best-historic-hotels-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

65 of 141

65 of 141

From "The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C."

Photo Credit: lucky-photographer/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Decatur House "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Decatur House "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

66 of 141

66 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Decatur House "

Photo Credit: Wayne Hsieh[CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED]/Flickr

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Rubell Museum D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Rubell Museum D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

67 of 141

67 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Rubell Museum D.C."

Photo Credit: Chi Lam. Courtesy of the Rubell Museum

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Rubell Museum D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Rubell Museum D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

68 of 141

68 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Rubell Museum D.C."

Photo Credit: Chi Lam. Courtesy of the Rubell Museum

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Capital Jewish Museum"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Capital Jewish Museum"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

69 of 141

69 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Capital Jewish Museum"

Photo Credit: Imagine Photography

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Capital Jewish Museum"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Capital Jewish Museum"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

70 of 141

70 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Capital Jewish Museum"

Photo Credit: Imagine Photography

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian American Art Museum/Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian American Art Museum/Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

71 of 141

71 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian American Art Museum/Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery "

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum/Amy Vaughters

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

72 of 141

72 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "

Photo Credit: Wayne Hsieh[CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED]/Flickr

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

73 of 141

73 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "

Photo Credit: Wayne Hsieh[CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED]/Flickr

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: International Spy Museum "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: International Spy Museum "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

74 of 141

74 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: International Spy Museum "

Photo Credit: Dominique Muñoz

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: International Spy Museum "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: International Spy Museum "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

75 of 141

75 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: International Spy Museum "

Photo Credit: NIC LEHOUX

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

76 of 141

76 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens "

Photo Credit: ERIK KVALSVIK

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

77 of 141

77 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens "

Photo Credit: ERIK KVALSVIK

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

78 of 141

78 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "

Photo Credit: US Holocaust Memorial Museum

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

79 of 141

79 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "

Photo Credit: US Holocaust Memorial Museum

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

80 of 141

80 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress "

Photo Credit: Shawn Miller

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

81 of 141

81 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress "

Photo Credit: Shawn Miller

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The National Archives "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The National Archives "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

82 of 141

82 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The National Archives "

Photo Credit: Brogan Jackson

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The National Archives "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The National Archives "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

83 of 141

83 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The National Archives "

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Reed

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of American History "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of American History "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

84 of 141

84 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of American History "

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History/Jaclyn Nash

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

85 of 141

85 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

86 of 141

86 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum "

Photo Credit: National Air and Space Museum/Mark Avino

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

87 of 141

87 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: President Lincoln’s Cottage "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: President Lincoln’s Cottage "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

88 of 141

88 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: President Lincoln’s Cottage "

Photo Credit: Brian Rimm [email protected] 240.205.1636

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

89 of 141

89 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

90 of 141

90 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

91 of 141

91 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

92 of 141

92 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History "

Photo Credit: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws.

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

93 of 141

93 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History "

Photo Credit: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. No known copyright or other restricstions exist.

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

94 of 141

94 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

95 of 141

95 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts "

Photo Credit: courtesy of NMWA/Jennifer Hughes

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

96 of 141

96 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts "

Photo Credit: John Mannarino

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Planet Word "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Planet Word "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

97 of 141

97 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Planet Word "

Photo Credit: Scott Suchman

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The Phillips Collection "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The Phillips Collection "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

98 of 141

98 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The Phillips Collection "

Photo Credit: Mariah Miranda

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The Phillips Collection "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The Phillips Collection "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

99 of 141

99 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: The Phillips Collection "

Photo Credit: Mariah Miranda

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

100 of 141

100 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

101 of 141

101 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

102 of 141

102 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.: Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument "

Photo Credit: Courtesy of NPS

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

103 of 141

103 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

104 of 141

104 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-23-best-museums-in-washington-d-c#'>From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

105 of 141

105 of 141

From "The 30 Best Museums in Washington, D.C."

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Petworth"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Petworth"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

106 of 141

106 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Petworth"

Photo Credit: RHW Photography/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Anacostia"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Anacostia"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

107 of 141

107 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Anacostia"

Photo Credit: Mkopka/Dreamstime

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Glover Park"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Glover Park"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

108 of 141

108 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Glover Park"

Photo Credit: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Shaw"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Shaw"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

109 of 141

109 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Shaw"

Photo Credit: David Harmantas/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Columbia Heights"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Columbia Heights"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

110 of 141

110 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Columbia Heights"

Photo Credit: Richard Gunion/Dreamstime

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Ivy City"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Ivy City"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

111 of 141

111 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Ivy City"

Photo Credit: Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Brookland"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Brookland"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

112 of 141

112 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Brookland"

Photo Credit: Nicole Glass Photography/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Southwest Waterfront"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Southwest Waterfront"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

113 of 141

113 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Southwest Waterfront"

Photo Credit: eurobanks/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

114 of 141

114 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront"

Photo Credit: BrianPIrwin/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C."</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C."</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

115 of 141

115 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C."

Photo Credit: Vika_lipa/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: NoMa"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/a-guide-to-the-best-under-the-radar-neighborhoods-in-washington-d-c#'>From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: NoMa"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

116 of 141

116 of 141

From "10 Under-the-Radar Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: NoMa"

Photo Credit: S. Vincent/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For the Top Attractions"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For the Top Attractions"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

117 of 141

117 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For the Top Attractions"

Photo Credit: Paul Maguire/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Beer Drinkers "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Beer Drinkers "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

118 of 141

118 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Beer Drinkers "

Photo Credit: Tony Quinn/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Scandal Seekers"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Scandal Seekers"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

119 of 141

119 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Scandal Seekers"

Photo Credit: nashvilledino2/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Foodies"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Foodies"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

120 of 141

120 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Foodies"

Photo Credit: Tim Brown/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Theater Lovers"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Theater Lovers"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

121 of 141

121 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Theater Lovers"

Photo Credit: faustasyan/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For History Explorers "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For History Explorers "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

122 of 141

122 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For History Explorers "

Photo Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Art Buffs"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Art Buffs"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

123 of 141

123 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Art Buffs"

Photo Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Families"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Families"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

124 of 141

124 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Families"

Photo Credit: qingwa/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Nature Lovers"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Nature Lovers"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

125 of 141

125 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Nature Lovers"

Photo Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Political Junkies"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Political Junkies"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

126 of 141

126 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers: For Political Junkies"

Photo Credit: Brandon Moser/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/the-best-washington-d-c-itineraries#'>From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

127 of 141

127 of 141

From "10 Washington, D.C., Itineraries for 10 Types of Travelers"

Photo Credit: Sean Pavone/iStock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

128 of 141

128 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"

Photo Credit: Alvito Danendra/Unsplash

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

129 of 141

129 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"

Photo Credit: Nyepan PfIdexi/Unsplash

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

130 of 141

130 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: National Museum of African American History and Culture"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: National Museum of African American History and Culture"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

131 of 141

131 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: National Museum of African American History and Culture"

Photo Credit: Fatimah Dixon/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The U.S. Capitol Building"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The U.S. Capitol Building"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

132 of 141

132 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The U.S. Capitol Building"

Photo Credit: f11photo/Shutterstock

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Black Broadway (U Street Corridor)"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Black Broadway (U Street Corridor)"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

133 of 141

133 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Black Broadway (U Street Corridor)"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: African American Civil War Museum and Memorial"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: African American Civil War Museum and Memorial"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

134 of 141

134 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: African American Civil War Museum and Memorial"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The Malcolm X Drum Circle"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The Malcolm X Drum Circle"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

135 of 141

135 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The Malcolm X Drum Circle"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The Malcolm X Drum Circle"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The Malcolm X Drum Circle"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

136 of 141

136 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: The Malcolm X Drum Circle"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

137 of 141

137 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

138 of 141

138 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

139 of 141

139 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site "

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Lincoln Memorial"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Lincoln Memorial"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

140 of 141

140 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Lincoln Memorial"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial"</a>

<a href=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/gallery/'https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/experiences/news/photos/places-to-find-black-history-in-washington-dc#'>From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial"</a>

SHOW THUMBNAILS HIDE THUMBNAILS

141 of 141

141 of 141

From "11 Places to Connect With Washington, D.C.’s Rich Black History: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial"

Photo Credit: Tykesha Burton

Fodor’s Travel
Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. Copyright © 2024 by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands.
Fodor’s is a registered trademark of MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy |Manage Preferences |Your Privacy Choices