D.C. is known for being America's capital and showcases some of the coolest attractions in the country. From the White House to the Smithsonian, D.C.'s tourist attractions are next to none when comparing the countries most visited areas. Having so many historic sites and memorials, D.C. is a must-visit city in a country full of cool places to go.

Check out our guide for the best tourist attractions in D.C. perfect for anyone looking to learn about our country's capital and experience one of the coolest hotspots for things to do.

United States Capitol
Travel
100 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington DC, 20002
To visit areas of the Capitol beyond the Capitol Visitor Center, you must make a reservation in advance. Note that tour schedules can fill up quickly,...
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Travel
9th Street Northwest & F St NW, Washington DC, 20001
The collection captures the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. The American Art Museum is the home...
The White House
Travel
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC
For more than 200 years, the White House has been more than just the home of the Presidents and their families. Throughout the world, it is recognized...
Lincoln Memorial
Travel
The National Mall, Washington DC, 20024
The Trust for the National Mall is the official non-profit partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring and improving the National Mall....
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Travel
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, 20008
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U.S. Botanic Garden
Travel $
100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, 20001
The U.S. Botanic Garden is dedicated to demonstrating aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic and ecological importance of plants to human well-being....
National Mall
Travel & Recreation
7th Street Northwest, Washington DC, 20408
National Mall and Memorial Parks was established in 1965. Areas within the park give visitors opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies, honor...
International Spy Museum
Travel & Recreation $$
800 F St NW, Washington DC, 20004
THINK THE SPY MUSEUM JUST HAS COOL EXHIBITS? The Spy Museum has all kinds of daring missions and covert ops for you or any group of agents in training....
Washington Monument
Travel $
At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20013
Monument, Observation deck/tower
National Portrait Gallery
Travel
800 F Street Northwest, Washington DC, 20001
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped U.S. culture. Through the visual arts,...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Travel & Recreation $
Washington DC, 20245
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the individuals who served their Nation.
Union Station
Shopping $
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington DC, 20002
Union Station has plenty of shopping & restaurants for the locals & tourists of Washington DC.
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Travel $
Independence Ave at 6th St, SW, Washington DC, 20560
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA display the world’s largest...
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Recreation
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, 20008
Jefferson Memorial
Recreation
900 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington DC, 20024
Newseum
Travel
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington DC, 20001
The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second...