Washington, DC — 2-Day Attractions (Slideshow)
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Overview
Flagship of natural sciences—dinosaurs, oceans, human origins, geology, and the Hope Diamond.
No Smithsonian public lots on the Mall.
Logistics
Address: 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Website: naturalhistory.si.edu/visit
Transit: Metro Federal Triangle / Archives / Metro Center
Parking: Street meters; garages ≈ $25–$40/day
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Overview
U.S. cultural, political, and social history—Star-Spangled Banner, First Ladies’ gowns, innovation.
Arrive early to avoid midday crowds.
Logistics
Address: Constitution Ave between 12th & 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20560
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Website: americanhistory.si.edu/visit
Transit: Metro Smithsonian / Federal Triangle
Parking: Garages ≈ $25–$35/day
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Overview
Aviation & space icons—Wright Flyer, Apollo, spacecraft. Free timed-entry pass required.
Reserve your timed pass in advance.
Logistics
Address: Independence Ave & 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20560
Phone: (202) 633-2214
Website: airandspace.si.edu/visit
Transit: Metro L’Enfant Plaza
Parking: Street limited; garages ≈ $25–$40/day
National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC)
Overview
Powerful storytelling of African American life, history, and culture across centuries.
Logistics
Address: 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Website: nmaahc.si.edu
Transit: Metro Smithsonian
Parking: Garages ≈ $25–$35/day
Lincoln Memorial
Overview
Iconic memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln; inscriptions of the Gettysburg Address & Second Inaugural.
Best at dusk/night when the Mall is lit.
Logistics
Address: West end of the National Mall, Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 426-6841 (NPS)
Website: nps.gov/linc
Transit: Metro Foggy Bottom + 15–20 min walk
Parking: Very limited; meters nearby
U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center
Overview
Seat of Congress with free guided tours via the Visitor Center.
Arrive early for security & check-in.
Logistics
Address: First St SE & East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 226-8000
Website: visitthecapitol.gov
Transit: Metro Capitol South / Union Station
Parking: Street rare; garages ≈ $20–$30/day
Library of Congress (Jefferson Building)
Overview
World’s largest library; ornate Great Hall, exhibits, and Main Reading Room overlook.
Logistics
Address: 10 First St SE, Washington, DC 20540
Phone: (202) 707-5000
Website: loc.gov/visit
Transit: Metro Capitol South / Union Station
Parking: Garages ≈ $20–$30/day
Supreme Court of the United States
Overview
Landmark of the judicial branch; when in session, oral arguments/lectures may be available to the public.
Check the Court’s calendar for sessions.
Logistics
Address: 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543
Phone: (202) 479-3000
Website: supremecourt.gov
Transit: Metro Capitol South / Union Station
Parking: Garages ≈ $20–$30/day
National Gallery of Art (East & West)
Overview
Premier collection of European & American art across two buildings; sculpture garden nearby.
Logistics
Address: 4th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Phone: (202) 737-4215
Website: nga.gov/visit
Transit: Metro Archives / Judiciary Sq / Smithsonian
Parking: Garages ≈ $20–$35/day
Tidal Basin — Jefferson, FDR & MLK Memorials
Overview
Scenic loop with three major memorials. Best around golden hour; peak cherry blossoms in spring.
Logistics
Address: 1500 Maine Ave SW vicinity, Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 426-6841 (NPS)
Website: nps.gov/nama
Transit: Metro Smithsonian / L’Enfant + walk
Parking: Limited; meters nearby
Georgetown Waterfront or Dupont Circle (Evening)
Overview
Choose: stroll Georgetown’s waterfront & C&O Canal, or café-hop around Dupont’s architecture & bookstores.
Georgetown has no Metrorail station—use Circulator/Metrobus or rideshare.
Logistics
Address: Georgetown (M St & Wisconsin Ave NW) / Dupont Circle (CT Ave NW)
Website: georgetowndc.com • dupontcirclebid.org
Transit: Circulator / Metrobus; Dupont (Red)
Parking: Garages & meters (pricey)
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