
The attractions that deserve a place in a Washington DC itinerary, with the tradeoffs that matter before you go.
Washington MonumentWashington Monument deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Smithsonian National Air and Space MuseumSmithsonian National Air and Space Museum deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistorySmithsonian National Museum of Natural History deserves a place on most first itineraries.
National Museum of African American History and CultureNational Museum of African American History and Culture deserves a place on most first itineraries.
National Gallery of ArtNational Gallery of Art deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Arlington National CemeteryArlington National Cemetery deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Tidal Basin & Cherry BlossomsTidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building)Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building) deserves a place on most first itineraries.
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumUS Holocaust Memorial Museum deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Smithsonian National ZooSmithsonian National Zoo deserves a place on most first itineraries.
National ArchivesNational Archives deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Vietnam Veterans MemorialVietnam Veterans Memorial deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Washington National CathedralWashington National Cathedral deserves a place on most first itineraries.