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Discover Washington, D.C.

AARP's must-see sights in the Nation's Capital

AARP's Guide to Washington, D.C.

It’s the Nation’s Capital, built on democratic ideals by the founders, with majestic monuments and world-class museums. D.C. is also a city of 700,000 residents with a village feel; it's a green city with riverside paths and sylvan parks; a growing foodie city that lured in the coveted Michelin Guide; and ultimately a people’s city. Read more ...

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road trip map of virginias northern neck collaged with a photo of a fisherman holding a bushel of oysters on the chesapeake bay

See Virginia's Northern Neck and Eastern Shore

Escape Washington, D.C., for rural charm and seafood

People visit the new dinosaur and fossil hall of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

Explore What's New in Washington, D.C.

Our nation's capital offers even more fun for visitors

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How to See Washington, D.C., on a Budget

Enjoy free museums and other low-cost fun

Experience Washington, D.C.

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