The capital of the free world — world-class museums free of charge, monuments, and spring cherry blossoms.
Washington D.C. is the symbol of the democratic world and one of its most historically rich cities — and largely free to explore. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial past world-class museums with no admission fee. Beautiful Georgian architecture, cobblestoned Georgetown, and the spring Cherry Blossom Festival make it a perfect city break.
24M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–May (cherry blossoms) or September–October — pleasant temperatures
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ National Mall — monuments
- 🏛️ Smithsonian Museums (free)
- 🏛️ Capitol Hill
- 🏛️ White House (exterior)
- 🏘️ Georgetown
- 🌸 Cherry Blossoms (April)
- 🖼️ National Gallery of Art
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