Explore 29 Outdoor Locations in District of Columbia

Conceived as the nation's museum of modern and contemporary art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has as its genesis a passion for collecting

Overview Eight group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park are available for advance reservation from April 1 through November 30. These picnic areas are av

The Nature Center is home to our Planetarium and nature exhibit area which features displays of plants and animals that can be found in the park. Most

The National Zoo, located on 163 acres in Rock Creek Park, features an evolving array of animal exhibits that portray the natural world in all its glo

The mission of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Visitors Center is to communicate the global, national and local role of the USDA in

The Smithsonian Information Center, located in the Castle, provides a multifaceted information and orientation program to assist you in planning your

Originally constructed in 1891, the building that now constitutes the Riggs Washington D.C. was the former site of the Washington Loan and Trust Compa

Peirce Mill, built in the 1820s, is the last operational grist mill along Rock Creek. The grounds are open according to general park hours.

You'll see millions of dollars being printed during a tour of the BEP. The tour features the various steps of currency production, beginning with larg

The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC, built in 1901 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2010 was listed in the National Register

The building's exhibition halls are currently closed in preparation for renovation. The Arts and Industries Building has a special role among Smithson

Built circa 1765, Old Stone House is the oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, DC. Old Stone House is open for visitors at the ho

Overview Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first

The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM) maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is

The Morrison-Clark Inn, built in 1864 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1989 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection built in 1925 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1989 was listed in the National Register of

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is America's first federal art collection, dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of American art. Th

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History closed to the public on September 5, 2006 for major architectural renovations and is scheduled t

The National Postal Museum, a Smithsonian Institution museum, is located in the old Post Office building next to Union Station in Washington, D.C. The

The Interior Museum is closed until 2011 for renovations. Tucked away in a historic 1930s-era building, the U.S. Department of the Interior Museum hig

The Georgetown Visitor Center is located at mile 0.4 along the C&O Canal towpath in Washington, DC. Information about the National Park Service in Geo

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's preeminent museum and research complex. The Museum i

Visitors can explore an interactive touchscreen tour of the White House, view over 90 artifacts from the White House collection, shop at the White Hou

The Visitor Center at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is an ideal place to begin your visit. Restrooms are located here as well as orientation bro