Best 93 things to do in Washington DC, DC

Sip five hot chocolates and tour the mini-factory

Hands-on chocolate factory tour for kids, with a take-home wrapped piece

Rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard and paddle Back Creek

Paddle Back Creek for Chesapeake Bay Bridge views on a 1.5-hour special event tour

Walk DC’s Civil War-era red-light district with a local historian guide

Walk DC’s Blagden Alley and Naylor Court with a guide

Walk DC’s punk history with stops at iconic landmarks

Sail past iconic monuments on a lively tiki boat with onboard bar and music.

Customize a private boat cruise from Old Town Alexandria for up to 6 guests

Customize a private Potomac River cruise from Mount Vernon for up to 6 guests

Customize a private DC-area boat tour from National Harbor (2-hour minimum)

Private, customizable boat tour from The Yards Marina for up to 6 guests

Cruise the Potomac on a private, customizable boat tour from Georgetown

Charter a private DC boat tour from The Wharf for up to 6 guests

Paddle past DC monuments, then relax with live music at Key Bridge Boathouse

Paddle the Potomac with a Park Ranger near Georgetown

Walk Cleveland Park from Washington National Cathedral to McLean Gardens

Walk Anacostia’s streets to see local landmarks and Frederick Douglass history

Cruise the Potomac and learn DC design stories from Georgetown to the National Mall

Paddle Fletchers Cove with a guide and quick kayak instruction

Taste your way through Indianapolis City Market with vendor stories and local specialties