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Washington
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National Mall
National Mall is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
National Air and Space Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Air and Space Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
International Spy Museum
You can browse the exhibits at International Spy Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Museum of the Bible
You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
L'Enfant Plaza
During your trip to Washington, you can do some window-shopping at L'Enfant Plaza. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
The Wharf
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or Gangplank Marina.
Southwest Waterfront
While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
Navy Yard
While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.
Crystal City
Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Synetic Theater and Bowlero Arlington. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
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- National Air and Space Museum
- International Spy Museum
- Museum of the Bible
- The Anthem
- Audi Field
- Tidal Basin
- Jefferson Memorial
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Fort Lesley J McNair
- National World War II Memorial
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial
- District of Columbia War Memorial
- Arena Stage
- National Defense University
- National Museum of African Art
- East Potomac Golf Course
- East Potomac Park
- U.S.S. Sequoia Presidential Yacht
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Hains Point
- Arts and Industries Building
- National Museum of Asian Art
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Amidon-Greenleaf Playground
- Gangplank Marina
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