Best 243 things to do in Washington, DC

Explore two Smithsonian museums with an expert guide

Explore Renaissance, Impressionist, and American masterpieces with an art historian

Explore landmark memorials with expert insights and Washington Monument entry

See America’s founding documents with a professional historian guide

Trace flight and space history with an expert guide at the Smithsonian

Priority entry and historian-led context at the National Archives

Paddle a single kayak from Key Bridge Boathouse in Georgetown

Paddle a double kayak under Key Bridge in Georgetown

Paddle under Key Bridge on a SUP rental on the Potomac River

Paddle past DC landmarks from Key Bridge Boathouse

Paddle the Potomac by Key Bridge with a 1–4 hour canoe rental

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

Discover Washington after dark with a flexible, family-friendly guided walk

Skip the Archives line and connect America’s founding ideas to today

Discover the stories, rivalries, and big emotions behind National Gallery masterpieces

Paddle the calm Washington Channel with easy sit-on-top doubles and flexible 1–4 hour rentals.

Paddle the calm Washington Channel from The Wharf with board, paddle, and PFD included

Paddle the Washington Channel with a single kayak rental at the Wharf

Paddle a stable canoe on the Washington Channel

Build confidence on the court with personalized coaching for any skill level

Rally, dine, and play through an adults-only group party

Private Sunday pickleball play with a bucket of drinks included

A two-hour pickleball social with court time and gear included

Learn pickleball basics or sharpen your serve with private coaching