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Top things to do in Washington

16 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

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R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery

95 reviews

A charming museum and gallery in Washington, Virginia, showcasing antiques, folk art, and local history in a historic setting.

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What is the most visited attraction in Washington?

R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Washington, with 95 of them, rated 5.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

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Market
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Wine Loves Chocolate

45 reviews

A charming market in Washington, Virginia, where visitors can sample and purchase artisan chocolates paired with local wines.

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Liberty Pole Spirits

32 reviews

Craft distillery in Washington, PA, offering tours and tastings of small-batch spirits in a historic setting.

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Museum

National Portrait Gallery (United States)

See the faces of America's most influential figures, including iconic presidential portraits, in this historic Washington museum.

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Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Discover the breadth of American creativity in one of the world's largest collections of American art, from colonial to contemporary.

Historic site
Historic site

Ford's Theatre

Step into the historic theatre where President Lincoln was assassinated, still a working stage with a museum below.

Historic site
Historic site

Petersen House

The boarding house where President Abraham Lincoln died after being shot at Ford's Theatre, now a historic house museum.

Museum
Museum

National Postal Museum

A Smithsonian museum tracing the history of the U.S. postal service, with a vast stamp collection and interactive exhibits.

Landmark
Landmark

Washington Union Station

A historic Beaux-Arts train station and shopping destination in Washington, D.C., blending transportation with retail and dining.

Museum
Museum

National Museum of Women in the Arts

The only major museum in the world dedicated exclusively to women artists, showcasing works from the 16th century to today.

Museum
Museum

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

A wax museum featuring lifelike figures of U.S. presidents, historical icons, and pop culture stars in interactive settings.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Capital One Arena

Downtown D.C.'s premier sports and concert venue, home to the Wizards and Capitals.

Landmark
Landmark

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Central public library in a landmark modernist building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Theater
Theater

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Award-winning theater company performing classic and contemporary plays in two venues.

Theater
Theater

Howard Theatre

Historic venue that launched careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Marvin Gaye, now restored to its 1910 glory.

Monument
Monument

United States Navy Memorial

Outdoor plaza and visitor center honoring Navy personnel, featuring a granite world map and the Lone Sailor statue.