Destination overview

Full of activities and attractions from museums and monuments to delicious dining and exciting events, a vacation in Washington DC is unlike any other.

Set your sights on the iconic White House, the Washington Monument and the Capitol as you feel the pulse of one of the USA’s most important modern cities. Witness generations of history at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum or Natural History Museum and see a show at the National Theatre – one of America's oldest theatres.

Now a top dining destination, follow your tastebuds around DC to Michelin-starred restaurants, classic neighbourhood favorites and new concepts that are shaking up the culinary scene.

For the history buffs, there is no shortage of museums and monuments that tell the story of Washington DC and the birth of a nation. View the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights at the National Archives Museum on Constitution Avenue and visit the National Portrait Gallery, where you can see the complete collection of presidential portraits from George Washington to Barack Obama.

Accessible to all with many free attractions, there is so much to see and discover in the nation’s capital. Many of the iconic sites can be explored on foot, while the Metro also offers an easy way to get around town. The best seasons to visit are spring and fall, when temperatures are milder and crowds are fewer.