Washington, D.C.
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Free things to do in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States of America and the seat of its three branches of government, has an unparalleled collection of free, public museums, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the National Mall between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are iconic throughout the world.

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  1. National Zoological Park

    National Zoological Park

    zoo · 3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington · free to visit

    Free

    Photo: Quadell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  2. DAR Museum

    DAR Museum

    1776 D Street Northwest, 20006, Washington · step-free · free to visit

    Free

    Photo: Daderot · Public domain · source

  3. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    nature reserve · free to visit

    Free

    Photo: Bonnachoven · CC0 · source

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