I Found Washington D.C.'s Coolest Secret Adventures | Amazing Itineraries
Discover Washington D.C.'s hidden gems and iconic landmarks with this curated collection of unforgettable adventures. From the grandeur of the National Cathedral and historic Georgetown to the natural beauty of Great Falls Park and serene gardens, this itinerary showcases the diverse spirit of the United States capital.
Washington National Cathedral
A stunning cathedral with a crypt accessible to the public, featuring colorful tile mosaics and the burial site of Helen Keller; it's the sixth largest cathedral in the world with a space window containing a rock from the moon.
Dupont Underground
An old subterranean street car station transformed into an arts and culture hub showcasing musical shows, drag performances, and artist exhibitions.
Barbie Pond
A quirky display featuring Barbie dolls in a pond, created by Brent, who believes that life is your creation.
Great Falls Park
A park where you can scale the side of a cliff, hike the Billy Goat Trail, and see the Great Falls overlook on Olmstead Island.
Billy Goat Trail
An iconic and adventurous hike where you feel like a Billy Goat.
Glenstone
The largest private contemporary art museum in the country with art beautifully integrated into nature.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
A luxurious landscape created by Marjorie Merryweather Post, featuring a French parter, a Japanese-style garden, and a friendship walk.
Tidal Basin
An iconic location to see cherry blossoms, but it can get crowded.
Hains Point
A quieter alternative to the Tidal Basin for viewing cherry blossoms, with a road enveloped in cherry blossoms.
U.S. National Arboretum
A place to see spring wonders, especially the Holly and Magnolia Collections Garden with its smells and colors.
Foxhall Village
A quaint and quiet residential neighborhood in Georgetown with cherry blossoms and Tudor architecture.
Dumbarton Oaks
A place with a humongous saucer magnolia tree, a storybook path with daffodils, a symmetrical pool of pink in the prunis walk, and a sea of gold in the forsythia dell.
Washington Monument
A stunning monument, especially at night, and one of the most iconic visuals DC is known for.
World War II Memorial
A memorial that has a sense of reverence at night.
White House
A monument that has a sense of reverence at night.
Lincoln Memorial
A monument that has a sense of reverence at night.
Olmstead Island
An overlook offering an incredible glimpse of the power of the Ptoac River as it flows through a series of cascades.
Georgetown
A location that contains Foxhall Village and Dumbarton Oaks.