White House
Official residence and office of the President of the United States.
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Each year, some 30M people go to Smithsonian Institution. We list 162 places to visit inside Washington and 123 within 40 miles. There are 128 museums, 35 landmarks and 26 city parks to choose from. The trip to Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center is 48 mi.
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White House
Official residence and office of the President of the United States.
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The map
Around Washington, mapped
At the edge of the map sits National Sporting Library, 39 mi out.
Orange: Washington. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
The list in full
After the 162 in town come 152 more within 60 miles.
2Washington Monument
Obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C..
3United States Triumphal Arch
Proposed triumphal arch on Columbia Island, Washington, D.C., United States.
4Smithsonian Institution
Group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government.
5Lincoln Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States.
6Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Theater in Washington, DC.
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11Presidential Emergency Operations Center
Multilevel bunker-like structures underneath the East Wing and North Lawn of the White House.
12Vietnam Veterans Memorial
US national memorial in Washington, D.C..
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14National Museum of American History
History museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Washington, D.C..
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States' official memorial to the Holocaust in Washington, D.C..
White House Rose Garden
Garden outside the White House in Washington, DC, United States.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Statue at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C..
Dumbarton Oaks
Research institution concerning Byzantine and Pre-Columbian studies and garden and landscape studies.
L'Enfant Plan
Plan of the historic core of Washington, D.C., as designed by Pierre L'Enfant.
World War II Memorial
War memorial in Washington, D.C., United States.
National Zoological Park
Zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial
Memorial located in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C..
National Portrait Gallery
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Fine arts museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Presidential Walk of Fame
Gallery of presidential portraits in the West Wing of the White House.
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National memorial honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., USA.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Art museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National memorial in Washington, D.C., United States.
National Museum of the United States Navy
Flagship museum of the United States Navy.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Island and a national memorial located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C..
East Potomac Park
Park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C..
Vietnam Women's Memorial
Memorial dedicated to the women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War.
Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Memorial in the Constitution Gardens, Washington, D.C..
Brigadier General Albert Pike
Artwork by Gaetano Trentanove in Washington, D.C..
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Artwork and war memorial in Washington, D.C., by Henry Shrady and Edward Pearce Casey.
Fort Reno Park
Park that contains the highest natural point in Washington, D.C., United States.
Washington National Opera
Opera company in Washington D.C., United States.
President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
National monument in the United States.
United States National Arboretum
National arboretum and research institution in Washington, D.C., US.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Preserves the Washington, D.C. home and estate of Frederick Douglass.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Art museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
United States Capitol Visitor Center
Underground visitor center in Washington, D.C..
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park located in the District of Columbia and the states of Maryland and West Virginia.
National Postal Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
National Museum of African Art
Museum about African Art located in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Constitution Gardens
Park within the National Mall, Washington, DC.
National Museum of Asian Art
Art museum of Asian art in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
National Historic Site in the city of Washington, D.C..
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Monument honoring the 36th U.S. president.
White House Vegetable Garden
Garden of the official residence of the US President.
Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State
Set of rooms in Washington, DC.
National Capital Parks
One of seven National Park Service geographic, administrative areas; it includes Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.
National Sylvan Theater
Outdoor theater in Washington, D.C., United States.
Anacostia Community Museum
Cultural museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution.
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Historic house and museum of the U.S. women's suffrage and equal rights movements located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C..
National Law Enforcement Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C. covering American law enforcement.
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Park in Washington, D.C., United States.
Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
Synagogue in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
Memorial and museum in Washington, DC.
Russian Cultural Center
Cultural center in Washington, D.C., United States.
Scott Circle
Traffic circle, urban park, and neighborhood in Washington, D.C..
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Concert venue in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Laogai Museum
Museum in Washington, D.C. about human rights in the People's Republic of China.
National Museum of American Diplomacy
Museum and education center at the U.S. Department of State.
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States.
Enid A. Haupt Garden
Rooftop garden situated between the Smithsonian Castle and Independence Avenue, Washington, D.C..
Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Historical society in Washington, D.C..
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
National Historic Site in Washington, D.C..
Stanton Park
Urban park operated by the National Park Service in Washington, D.C..
Garfield Park
Park in District of Columbia, United States of America, United States of America.
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Museum in Washington, D.C..
Marian Koshland Science Museum
Science museum in E Street NW Washington, DC.
National Deaf Life Museum
American museum of Deaf culture and history in Washington, D.C..
Armenian Genocide Museum of America
Proposed Armenian museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center
Civilian command facility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Historic funerary monument in Arlington dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified.
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Historic Custis family mansion operated by the U.S. National Park Service, located within Arlington National Cemetery.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
550 acres in Virginia (US) managed by the National Park Service.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
United States fort in Baltimore, Maryland.
Marine Corps War Memorial
Monument consisting of a large sculptural group on a circular base in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
National Capital Trolley Museum
A nonprofit organization that operates historic trolleys (or trams) for the public on a regular schedule.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Masonic building in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.
Glenstone
American private art museum in Potomac, Maryland, United States.
Antietam National Battlefield
Historical area from the American Civil War.
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Stadium of the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Official museum of the United States Marine Corps, in Triangle, Virginia.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
2,500 acres at confluence of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland (US) managed by the National Park Service.
Victims of Terrorist Attack on the Pentagon Memorial
Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
130 acre-park in Virginia (US) maintained by the National Park Service.
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Museum exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, United States.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
National Natural Landmark in Frederick County, Maryland, United States.
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Cemetery at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Museum in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
Catoctin Mountain Park
U.S. National Park system unit and historic district, in north-central Maryland.
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Sites of the first and second battles of Bull Run/Manassas, Virginia, maintained by the U.S. National Park Service.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
7,142-acre parkway in Virginia and the District of Columbia in the United States, that is maintained by the National Park Service.
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Outdoor amphitheater, exhibit hall, and nonsectarian chapel located in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
Seneca Creek State Park
State park in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
National Museum of the United States Army
Official museum for the history of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Fort Washington Park
Historic fort and military reservation; and surrounding parkland in Fort Washington, Maryland, United States.
Glen Echo Park
Arts and cultural center at former amusement park in Maryland, United States.
Monocacy National Battlefield
Memorializing the Battle of Monocacy (1864), fought near the Monocacy River.
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Park in Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park
8,000-acre park operated by the U.S. National Park Service.
Netherlands Carillon
Carillon gifted to the people of the United States from the people of the Netherlands.
Hampton National Historic Site
U.S. National Historic Site in Baltimore County, Maryland; once possibly the largest private home in the U.S. by 1790.
National Firearms Museum
Museum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Brookside Gardens
Public botanical gardens located in Wheaton Regional Park, in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
Evergreen Museum & Library
Historic house museum in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Prince William Forest Park
17,000 acres in Virginia (U.S.) maintained by the National Park Service.
Lyric Performing Arts Center
Music venue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Naval museum dedicated to aviation research, development, testing, and evaluation.
Cylburn Arboretum
Formerly the Cylburn Wildflower Preserve and Garden Center from 1954 until 1982.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Industrial museum in Baltimore Maryland U.S..
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, United States.
Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
Aerospace museum in Middle River, Maryland.
Hammond–Harwood House
National Historic Landmark colonial period townhouse in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.
System Source Computer Museum
Computer Museum in Hunt Valley, Maryland, U.S.
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States.
Acorn Park
City park featuring a unique, acorn-shaped gazebo surrounded by tree-topped walkways in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
Great Falls Tavern
Historic tavern serves as the main C&O Canal National Historical Park visitor center.
Greenbelt Park
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park of the United States in Maryland.
Lloyd Street Synagogue
Historical former Reform synagogue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Piscataway Park
United States National Park Service unit in Prince George’s and Charles counties.
Smithsonian Museum Support Center
Smithsonian Institution's museum collections management and research facility.
Green Spring Gardens Park
Botanical garden in Fairfax County, United States of America.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Privately operated topiary garden in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Maryland Center for History and Culture
State of Maryland's oldest continuously operating cultural institution, located in Baltimore.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Botanical gardens and event venue in Vienna, Virginia, USA.
Anne Arundel County Free School
Museum and school building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Banneker-Douglass Museum
Historic church building and museum in Annapolis, Maryland.
Bethesda Theatre
Movie theater and theater in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.
Bowie Railroad Buildings
Railway building and museum in Bowie, Maryland, USA.
Chevy Chase Circle
Traffic circle and park on the Washington, D.C. – Maryland border.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
Museum and visitor center in Maryland.
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Historic conservatory / greenhouse and botanical garden in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Archive organization in Leonardtown, United States.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Environmental research and educational facility operated by the Smithsonian Institution.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States.
James and Anne Robinson Nature Center
Nature education facility in Howard County, Maryland, U.S..
Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm
Park and agricultural museum in Maryland, USA.
Athenaeum
Gallery of fine arts and a performance venue (Alexandria, Virginia).
Carroll Park
Urban park and statistical area in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Colvin Run Mill
Operational 19th-century water-powered mill in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Gari Melchers Home
Historic house museum in Falmouth, Virginia, United States.
National Sporting Library
Library and museum in Middleburg, Virginia, USA.
Abraham Hall
Historic African American benevolent society lodge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
Charles Sumner Post No. 25, Grand Army of the Republic
Building in Maryland, United States.
University of Maryland Arboretum & Botanical Garden
University in Maryland.
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
A park and museum commemorating free African-American naturalist Benjamin Banneker.
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Urban park and statistical area in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
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Know a spot visitors miss?Locals know the overlook without the crowds and the diner the tour buses skip.
Share a tip in Washington’s Town Square