Things To Do and See

We're sure that you already know all about typical DC attactions such as the White House, Capitol, monuments, etc. What we've tried to do here is list some of the other things to do that may not be quite as familiar but are worth a visit. Please let either of us know if you have any questions (or suggestions of your own).

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International Spy Museum
800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-7798

A fun interactive museum to browse. Plan ahead, though, as there is often a significant wait. Visit the Spy Museum webpage for further details.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW (just off 14th Street)
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-0400

This museum is one of Washington's most popular and delivers a depressing chronicle of the terror and devastation of the Holocause.  Visit the Museum webpage for further details.

National Air and Space Museum
Seventh Street, SW at Independence Avenue
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 357-2700

Offers an extensive collection of airplanes, spacecraft and memorabilia.  Visit the webpage for further details.

Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 339-6401

Located in residential Georgetown, Dumbarton Oaks is an estate that was donated to Harvard University and is currently used to house collections of Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art.  Surrounding the building are ten acres of formal gardens open to the public.   Visit the webpage for further details.

Georgetown
Area of town just west of the reception site

This Washington, DC district is known as a hot spot for young people but offers a little bit of everything. Its main streets are packed with many trendy shops and restaurants, while its side streets are lined by historic homes and gardens. Visitors can also walk down to the river to take in a spectacular view of the harbor and Northern Virginia or to pick up the canal trail (great for running or biking).

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