Top 10 Things To Do in Washington, DC

Make your way to Washington, DC, this April for InflectraCON 2023, and stay for the one-of-the-kind experience! Explore incredible history, art, science, and culture, and enjoy the delicious food in the nation’s capital!

Top 10 Things to can only do in Washington, DC:

  1. National Mall: With the Lincoln Memorial at one end and the Nations Capital at the other, the National Mall is an amazing place to visit. Flanked by museums and other historically significant monuments, memorials, and buildings, it is a sight to behold. You will get your steps in for sure!

  2. National Zoo - a crowd-pleaser, indeed. But do not forget to get free online tickets ahead of time.

  3. The National Archives Museum: home to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. You won’t find him anywhere else!

  4. National Museum of African American History & Culture: As the most recent museum added to the National Mall, this museum is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.

  5. The International Spy Museum: the museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display.

  6. Smithsonian Museum of Natural History: every kid’s dream! Check out the new dinosaur exhibit, butterfly wing, and natural crystals.

  7. Udvar Hazy - Air and Space Museum: the home to thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, and a Concorde, it is a gem tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC. Free, timed entry passes are required.

  8. National Gallery of Art: the true gift to the nation, it is a center of visual art, education, and culture. With a collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings, it showcases some of the biggest triumphs of human creativity. Free!

  9. Nightlife and Dining options in various neighborhoods like Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, U Street, Eastern Market, and Capitol Hill. 

  10. National Harbor: Enjoy all the trappings of modern living - a casino and live music at the MGM; vibrant carousel, unique sculpture, ferry terminal, and a marina sporting a Ferris wheel. Take a break in one of the many bars and restaurants, including a painting studio serving wine!

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