What to do in Bethesda, MD

Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Explore the campus of University of Maryland, College Park, a top university in College Park. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.

National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Union Station Shopping Center, a popular shopping spot in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Less a sight to be seen, more a journey to take, through the loss, valour and service of the US armed forces over a century-and-a-half of conflicts.

Capital One Arena is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

This mammoth monument to America's first President and foremost founding father casts a long shadow over Washington – but for a long time it's place was in doubt.