Free things to do in Washington, D.C.

Everything verified in D.C., as a list.

• Historic SiteManassas National Battlefield ParkManassas · Fee-free Civil War battlefield park with trails, monuments, and visitor center exhibits covering First and Second Manassas.
• GardenUnited States Botanic GardenCapitol Hill · Living plant museum next to the U.S. Capitol with Conservatory exhibits, outdoor gardens, and Bartholdi Fountain. Free entry with no tickets.
• ParkAlgonkian Regional ParkSterling · NOVA Parks regional park along the Potomac in Sterling with hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and paid amenities such as golf and seasonal waterpark.
• LibraryLibrary of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building)Capitol Hill · The public visitor experience in the Thomas Jefferson Building requires free timed-entry tickets reserved online (same-day tickets released at 9 a.m. ET). Reading rooms use a separate researcher schedule.
• ParkGeorge Washington Memorial ParkwayArlington · NPS scenic parkway and shoreline parks along the Potomac including trail access such as the Mount Vernon Trail. Driving and trail use on the parkway itself are free; Great Falls is a separate fee site.
• MuseumNational Air and Space Museum (Washington, DC)National Mall · Smithsonian aviation and space museum on the National Mall with historic aircraft and spacecraft. Free admission with required free timed-entry passes; reserve online before visiting.
• GardenBrookside GardensWheaton · Montgomery Parks 50-acre public display garden inside Wheaton Regional Park with themed outdoor gardens and indoor conservatories. Free admission and free parking.
• ParkGreenbelt ParkGreenbelt · NPS park in Prince George's County with wooded trails and a campground near the Capital Beltway. Day-use entry is free; camping is reserved and paid separately.

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