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Tulips and the U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C. (Joe Sohm/Digital Vision/Getty)

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Visit during the quieter congressional recesses. Lawmakers break for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, July 4th, and the entire month of August. Mid-March through June is the busiest time in D.C., with things generally kicking off as the cherry blossoms bloom around the city's Tidal Basin each spring. August can have cheaper hotel rates as well.
See the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives.
Learn about flight at the National Air and Space Museum.
Admire gold shields, feathered regalia, woven baskets, and beaded saddlebags at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Find out about bugs, bones, blue whales, and big gems at the National Museum of Natural History.
Test your spy skills at the International Spy Museum.

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Within its city limits (67 sq. miles), Washington teems with history, made and in the making; the arts; cosmopolitan culture; and magnificent parks, gardens, and architecture. Pull together a bit of the best experiences from all that D.C. offers and you've got yourself a perfect day. Pick the ones that seem the most appealing, and then see whether you can fit them into your itinerary for an unforgettable time in the nation's capital. Read More

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Attractions

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

At New Hampshire Avenue NW and Rock Creek Pkwy
2700 F St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Library of Congress

At 1st St. SE
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, District of Columbia

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Dupont Circle

Connecticut Avenue
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Washington, DC

	Distance (mi.)
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport	3.4 map
Washington Dulles International Airport	22.5 map
Baltimore/Washington International Airport	27.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Washington, DC

	Distance (mi.)
Hagerstown Wash. County Regional Airport	66.3 map
Harrisburg International Airport	89.1 map
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport	91.0 map

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