VISIT DC NOW
See the capital beyond the postcard.
36 must-see spots, picked by a DC local — tap any card for tips.
Your DC itinerary
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Self-guided walking tours
Curated routes with insider narration — tap a tour, then listen as you walk.
Build your own day
Pick the spots you care about — we'll line them up with directions.
🎒 Packing checklist
Ride the Metro
Six lines, one card — the fastest way around DC.
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🚌 Live buses
See the next buses from stops near you.
✈️ Live flights
Every airline flying at DC's three airports — tracked live, right now.
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🅿️ Parking near the Mall
Driving anyway? Metro is usually easier — but if you drive, here's where to park: one real free lot, metered streets, and garages. No live space counts; check the signs when you arrive.
♿ 150 accessible metered spaces near the memorials — payment still applies in metered zones. 🚌 Bus parking on Ohio Drive SW (West & East Potomac Park) and Independence Ave near the Washington Monument.
🚻 Restrooms & Water
Museums are your best friend: every Smithsonian is free, with clean restrooms and water fountains inside, open 10 AM–5:30 PM. Out on the Mall, the memorial comfort stations are free too — and in summer, carry a refillable bottle.
SmarTrip or tap your phone
Get a SmarTrip card ($2) at any station, or just tap your phone or contactless bank card at the gate. Each rider needs their own. Weekday fares run $2.25–$6.75 by distance; late nights and weekends are a flat $2.25–$2.50. Kids under 5 ride free.
When trains run
Mon–Thu 5 AM–midnight · Fri 5 AM–3 AM · Sat 7 AM–midnight · Sun 7 AM–midnight. Weekend track work is common — check wmata.com before you head out.
The six lines
The stations tourists actually use.
Ride like a local
Unwritten rules, written down.
Eat like a local
The meals worth planning your day around. Tap Reserve to book a table on OpenTable, or Order for delivery to your hotel.
Where to stay
The right neighborhood matters more than the right hotel.
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Seasons, costs, safety, airports — the practical stuff.
📄 DC cheat sheet
The whole Mall on one printable page — icons, the perfect-day order, and Metro survival. Screenshot it before you lose signal.
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