Culture
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The Hope Diamond and a hall of fossils — free, like every Smithsonian.
The next few days
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When to fly to Washington, DC
A taste of Washington, DC
Food
Eastern Market breakfast
Blueberry buckwheat pancakes at Market Lunch inside the 1873 Capitol Hill hall.
Outdoors
Tidal Basin loop
A two-mile loop past the Jefferson and MLK memorials — cherry blossoms for two weeks each spring.
Night
Coffee at Compass Coffee
A local roaster's single-origin pour-over in the Shaw flagship's old auto-body shop.
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Flights
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Hotels, apartments, and hostels on Hotellook.
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Things to do
Tours, tickets, and day trips on GetYourGuide or Klook.
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City passes
Bundled attraction passes on Go City.
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Car rental
Rental cars from local and global fleets on GetRentacar.
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Airport transfers
Pre-booked rides to and from the airport on Kiwitaxi.
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Trains & buses
Train, bus, and ferry routes across Europe, the US, and beyond on Omio.
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eSIM data
Data plans that work the moment you land, on Airalo or Yesim.
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Travel insurance
Trip and medical cover on EKTA.
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Flight compensation
Flight delayed or cancelled? You may be owed money — AirHelp checks your claim.
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Shows & events
Concerts, sports, and theater tickets on TicketNetwork.
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Museum tickets
Skip-the-line museum and attraction tickets on Tiqets.
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Audio tours
Self-guided audio walks at your own pace on WeGoTrip.
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Bikes & scooters
Bike, scooter, and motorcycle rentals on BikesBooking.
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Luggage storage
Stash your bags by the hour on checkout day with Radical Storage.
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