Things To Do Near Washington Monument in Washington DC

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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approx 3 blocks
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
Formerly 15th St. SW; near Independence Ave., just off the Mall

This must-see museum provides a sobering exploration of the Holocaust, and a testimonial to its victims...
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National Museum of American History

approx 4 blocks
14th Street and Constitution Avenue North West

Two centuries of Americana...
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National Aquarium

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approx 5 blocks
14th Street
(between Pennsylvania & Constitution avenues NW)

Water Creatures...
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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approx 5 blocks
14th and C Street SW

Watch money being made during a free tour at this downtown building...
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National Archives

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approx 6 blocks
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest
(Between 7th and 9th Streets)

Scrapbook of the American experience...
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Constitution Gardens

approx 6 blocks
Constitution Avenue
(between 17th & 23rd streets)

Beautiful park on the National Mall, north of the Reflecting Pool...
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Freer Gallery of Art

approx 6 blocks
1050 Independence Avenue
Jefferson Dr. SW at 12th St. SW (on the south side of the Mall)

Part of the Smithsonian, this gallery specializes in Asian art...
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The White House Visitor Center

approx 7 blocks
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
In the Department of Commerce Building, between 14th and 15th Sts

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DAR Constitution Hall

approx 7 blocks
1776 D Street Northwest, Washington, DC

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Pershing Park Ice Rink

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approx 7 blocks
14th & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Ice skating downtown...
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DAR Museum

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approx 7 blocks
1776 D Street Northwest
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Learn a little about everyday life during Colonial times at this museum, which is near the White House...
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Senate and House Office Buildings

approx 7 blocks
Independence & Constitution Avenues
(opposite Capitol Plaza)

Visit your representatives...
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Department of Agriculture

approx 7 blocks
1400 Independence Avenue
(between 12th & 14th streets)

Learn a little more about America's agricultural history at this downtown agency...
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Corcoran Gallery of Art

approx 8 blocks
500 17th St. NW
Between E St. and New York Ave

Washington's first art museum boasts an impressive collection of works by established and up-and-coming artists...
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Well Being Massage & Spa

approx 8 blocks
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 1C

Customized peace of mind...
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Indian Craft Shop

approx 8 blocks
1849 C St. NW, Room 1043
Department of the Interior

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Department of the Interior Museum

approx 8 blocks
1849 C Street Northwest
(between 18th & 19th streets)

Artifacts abound at this interesting and wide-ranging museum, which focuses on the treasures discovered within America's borders...
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Enid A. Haupt Garden

approx 8 blocks
1050 Independence Avenue SW

An elegant Victorian-style garden amid the action of the National Mall...
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

approx 8 blocks
1050 Independence Ave. SW
Southwest

Experience one of the world's foremost collections of Asian art, from ancient to contemporary works...
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Spa

approx 8 blocks
1330 Maryland Avenue
Mandarin Oriental Washington DC

In the lap of luxury...
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