things to do in washington

The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.

A Spiritualist house of worship where believers communicate with the dead in the spirit world.

Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

A computer bug so primitive it was an actual insect.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

A rotating cast of guys and dolls in front of a Washington, D.C. building.

A historic arena where the Beatles played their first concert in the U.S.

Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

The little-known, 300-year history of the area includes former lives as a bustling tobacco port, parking lot, and industrial dump.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.