Embassies/Cultural Centers
Relish in DC's diverse global community! With so many embassies, museums, and heritage centers, you can satisfy your cultural cravings in several languages.

Festivals
Check out these happening happenings for a taste of the city's culture, flavor, virtues, and diversity.

Fine Art Galleries
Get hip to the DC art scene at the city's many galleries where you just might find a must-have local masterpiece.

For Kids
It's cool to be a kid in DC! These institutions offer special programming for toddlers, teens, and all in between - from dance lessons to family matinees and more.

Heritage/Community Centers
Washington's fascinating ethnic history comes to life through the diverse programs and exhibits of our proud heritage centers.

Historic Cemeteries
At the city's venerated hallowed grounds, visitors may honor the fallen, revere memorials, and contemplate history in tranquil gardens.

Historic House Museums
There are significant historic homes in Washington and only one of them is the White House. You'll want to see all of them.

Literary
It's easy to indulge your passion for the written word in DC where libraries and salons host author lectures, book signings, and staged readings for every breed of bookworm.

Memorials
Memorials to Civil War veterans, law enforcement officers, and other notable heroes beckon the visitor beyond the monuments.

Museums
Calling all museum lovers! From fine arts to Navy memorabilia to exhibits devoted to the building arts and Ethiopian treasures, our unique museums offer a treasure-trove of art and artifacts.

Music
Experience an aria, get your groove on, or be seduced by sensational orchestras with these Washington favorites.

Parks/Gardens
Don't leave Washington without exploring the natural beauty of our parks and the charming displays of our gardens.

Sacred Places
History resounds in the city's inspiring sacred structures, historic black churches, landscaped cemeteries, and presidential houses of worship.

Theater
All the world's a stage here in the nation's capital where you can experience everything from the Bard to cutting-edge comedy.

Universities
DC's universities are world-renowned. Walk in the footsteps of notable alumni as you soak up the history and architecture of these distinguished institutions.