Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more.

Tickets 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 Blossom Kite Festival – March 29 Head to the Washington Monument grounds for this free kite-flying extravaganza, one of the most highly anticipated events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

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There are three major airports in the Washington, DC region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code: DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (airport code: IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (airport code: BWI).

Washington, DC is in a league of its own when it comes to world-class museums, many of which are free to visit. Wander the halls of the Smithsonian Institution museums, explore cool off-the-Mall knowledge centers and discover groundbreaking exhibits.

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Celebrate Mardi Gras at Whino with $12 Hurricanes and $4 King Cake Shooters. Indulge in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans with these iconic drinks and make this Fat Tuesday a celebration to remember. Gather your friends and join us for a taste of Mardi Gras magic!

If you're an international visitor and wish to schedule a tour, please contact your home country’s embassy in Washington, DC. You are encouraged to submit your tour request as early as possible as tours fill up quickly and a limited number of spaces are available.