1. National Gallery of Art
2. See the Washington Monument
3. National Air and Space Museum
4. Visit the Library of Congress, with nearly 150 million books, journals, manuscripts, etc.
5. Pretend to be a news anchor at the Newseum
6. Get a guided tour of the National Cathedral and see the towers, crypt and organ demonstration at the 6th largest cathedral in the world
7. Hillwood Museum and Gardens - view the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post (Post Cereals) and the immaculate gardens.
8. Watch a sporting event from the NFL Washington Redskins, NHL Washington Capitols, NBA Washington Wizards, Washinton Nationals, United - Major Soccer League team
9. National World War II Memorial
10. Watch the Washington National Opera and the National Symphony Orchestra perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
11. Attend a festival or concert at the National Mall, a large park located downtown
12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool
13. Korean War Veterans Memorial
14. Washington Monument
15. Jefferson Pier
16. Hear a live jazz concert at Blues Alley
17. United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum
18. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
19. Jefferson Memorial
20. Visit the museum or watch a music ar theatre production at Ford`s Theatre.
21. Visit the National Archives which contains the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence as well as thousands of other historic documents.
22. Go for a walk around the Tidal Basin
23. The National Mall, a large open area with gardens, fountains and monuments is often the spot for various festivals.
24. United States Botanic Garden
25. Visit the Capitol Visitor Center and see the exhibits while you wait to take a tour of the Capitol
26. Visit the National Postal Museum
27. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
28. Nationals Park
29. Supreme Court
30. Christian Heurich House Museum a.k.a. the Brewmasters Castle as he was the world`s oldest beer brewer at 102
31. Visit the National Museum of American History
32. View over 4000 animals at the National Zoological Park
33. National Museum of Women in the Arts
34. International Spy Museum
35. The Phillips Collection
36. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
37. Visit the National Museum of Crime & Punishment
38. Visit the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, view the video of his life and get a guided tour of his home
39. National Museum of Crime and Punishment
40. Renwick Gallery
41. Check out three levels of contemporary art at the Hirshorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
42. Take a guided tour the Anderson House, former mansion of ambassador Lars Anderson and wife and currently headquarters for the society of Cincinnati.
43. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
44. Visit Rock Creek Park, with outdoor concerts, tennis courts, a nature center, playground, golf course and the Rock Creek Park Planetarium
45. See the Teddy Roosevelt Memorial at the center of Roosevelt Island
46. Attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival, in late March/Early April
47. Meridian Hill Park
48. National Geographic Museum
49. A Capitol Fourth - July 4th events with fireworks above the Potomac River, a Parade and free concerts.
50. Smithsonian Institution Building
51. The National Theatre
52. Visit the Textile Museum
53. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
54. Enjoy the free Fort Reno Concerts from 7:00 to 9:30, see the schedule during summer
55. Watch a performance by the Shakespeare Theatre Company
56. National Museum of the United States Navy
57. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
58. U.S. Marines Sunset Parade
59. See 19th and 20th century paintings and a sculpture filled garden at the Kreeger museum which was once a private residence.
60. National Museum of African Art
61. Visit the Kennedy Center, and watch a free performance at 6pm daily on the Millenium Stage
62. National Portrait Gallery
63. Dumbarton Oaks, a Harvard University Institute allows the public to view the gardens and museum, and also host lectures and a concert series in the music room.
64. go biking along the Capitol Crescent Trail
65. See portraits and historic relics at the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Museum
66. Warner Theatre
67. For upscale goods go shopping at the Collection at Chevy Chase
68. Take a trail ride, get horseback riding lessons or a pony ride at Rock Creek Horse Center.
69. Watch a movie at the Uptown Theatre
70. National Museum of the American Indian
71. Attend the National Kite Festival, and fly your kite by the Washington Monument, or join a kite flying competition.
72. Let the kids play on the impressive playground equipment and cool off at the Splash Park at Turtle Park.
73. Go shopping at the World Market on Wisconsin Ave. for a little bit of everything
74. Make a reservation to visit the Mansion on O Street
75. Visit the National Museum of American Jewish Military History
76. Visit the Woodrow Wilson House, where the late president retired
77. Visit the Corcoran Gallery of Art
78. The Woolly Mammoth Theatre
79. Visit Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., interactive wax museum
80. President Lincoln`s Cottage
81. Get a tour of the White House
82. Go shopping or enjoy dinner (or cupcakes) in historic Georgetown
83. Visit Fords Theatre, the site of the president Lincoln assassination
84. Check out local goods at the Eastern Market on the weekend
85. Marian Koshland Science Museum
86. Watch a music or play at Arena Stage
87. See the architecture of the historic train station, Union Station and go shopping at the little shops or upscale mall .
88. Visit the Enid A Haupt Garden
89. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
90. see the mansions along Embassy Row at your leisure or get a guided tour
91. Watch a show at the DC Improv Comedy club
92. Watch a concert at the Patriot Center at George Mason University
93. Visit the Willard Intercontinental Hotel where numerous historic figures including presidents and Martin Luther King stayed.
94. Go for a walk, bike or rent a boat at the C & O Canal Towpath
95. Do some painting at ArtJamz a casual place, with drinks of course
96. Go shopping or enjoy the eateries in Chinatown
97. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
98. Take a guided tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
99. Attend a concert at the DAR Constitution Hall
100. Take a tour of the African American Heritage Tour
101. Visit the National Bonsai Museum
102. Get a 360 degree view of the city from the Old Post Office Pavilion (currently closed for renovations)
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