# Tourist Attractions in District of Columbia ![District of Columbia](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-45-9f56fd273d.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[North America](https://super.tours/north-america)›[United States](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states)›District of Columbia # Tourist Attractions in District of Columbia Discover the best tourist attractions in District of Columbia — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities & towns **29**Attractions ## About District of Columbia From the gravitas of the National Mall to the buzzing streets of Georgetown, District of Columbia offers a concentrated dose of American history, art, and politics. Visitors can wander a procession of world-class museums—the Smithsonian complex houses air and space, natural history, and art under one sky—then stand before the Capitol, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial. Beyond the monuments, diverse neighborhoods pulse with dining, nightlife, and street life: Dupont Circle, U Street, and Adams Morgan. The city’s waterfronts along the Potomac and canal towpaths invite relaxed strolls, while seasonal events such as cherry blossoms and festivals reveal a dynamic, inviting capital. Quick facts * Country United States * Cities 1 * Population 672,228 * Attractions 29 * Average rating 4.7 / 5 * Total reviews 536,446 * Top category Park * Top city Washington ## Cities & towns in District of Columbia Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Washington travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-112-c832138776.webp) Washington **29**Attractions **536.4k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington) ## Most popular attractions in District of Columbia The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Mount Rainier National Park in Washington — National park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/mount-rainier-national-park.webp) 1 National park Mount Rainier National Park 4.9 ★★★★★ (20,015) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-mount-rainier-national-park) [ ![National Mall in Washington — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/national-mall.webp) 2 Park National Mall 4.8 ★★★★★ (139,621) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-national-mall) [ ![Lincoln Memorial in Washington — Monument](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/lincoln-memorial.webp) 3 Monument Lincoln Memorial 4.8 ★★★★★ (54,140) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-lincoln-memorial) [ ![Kerry Park in Washington — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/kerry-park.webp) 4 Park Kerry Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (19,124) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-kerry-park) [ ![United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum.webp) 5 Museum United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 4.8 ★★★★★ (17,255) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum) [ ![Deception Pass State Park in Washington — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/deception-pass-state-park.webp) 6 Park Deception Pass State Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (13,449) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-deception-pass-state-park) [ ![Olympic National Park in Washington — National park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/olympic-national-park.webp) 7 National park Olympic National Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (10,610) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-olympic-national-park) [ ![Washington Monument in Washington — Monument](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/washington-monument.webp) 8 Monument Washington Monument 4.7 ★★★★★ (24,193) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-washington-monument) [ ![Chihuly Garden and Glass in Washington — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/chihuly-garden-and-glass.webp) 9 Museum Chihuly Garden and Glass 4.7 ★★★★★ (24,144) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-chihuly-garden-and-glass) [ ![United States Botanic Garden in Washington — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/united-states-botanic-garden.webp) 10 Garden United States Botanic Garden 4.7 ★★★★★ (18,453) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-united-states-botanic-garden) [ ![Washington Park Arboretum in Washington — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/washington-park-arboretum.webp) 11 Garden Washington Park Arboretum 4.8 ★★★★★ (8,174) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-washington-park-arboretum) [ ![Space Needle in Washington — Viewpoint](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/space-needle.webp) 12 Viewpoint Space Needle 4.6 ★★★★★ (57,142) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-space-needle) [ ![Snoqualmie Falls in Washington — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/snoqualmie-falls.webp) 13 Park Snoqualmie Falls 4.8 ★★★★★ (7,424) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-snoqualmie-falls) [ ![Washington National Cathedral in Washington — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/washington-national-cathedral.webp) 14 Historic site Washington National Cathedral 4.8 ★★★★★ (7,125) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-washington-national-cathedral) [ ![Woodland Park Zoo in Washington — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/woodland-park-zoo.webp) 15 Zoo Woodland Park Zoo 4.6 ★★★★★ (23,099) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-woodland-park-zoo) [ ![Diablo Lake Vista Point in Washington — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/united-states/washington/diablo-lake-vista-point.webp) 16 Landmark Diablo Lake Vista Point 4.9 ★★★★★ (3,775) Washington ](https://super.tours/north-america/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington#a-diablo-lake-vista-point) Show more Last updated 2026-05-23 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about District of Columbia How many tourist attractions are there in District of Columbia? District of Columbia features 29 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in District of Columbia? The most popular attractions in District of Columbia right now are Mount Rainier National Park, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in District of Columbia? Popular destinations in District of Columbia include Washington. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is District of Columbia worth visiting? Yes — District of Columbia offers 29 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.