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National Air and Space Museum
📍 National Mall · Central D.C.
Free Smithsonian museum on the Mall with aviation and spaceflight icons such as the 1903 Wright Flyer. Book a free timed-entry pass first.
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📍 D.C. · TODAY
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Lincoln Memorial
📍 National Mall · Central D.C.
No charge to climb the steps into the chamber with the Lincoln statue. The newer museum and undercroft below need a free same-day timed ticket.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
📍 Downtown · Central D.C.
Smithsonian museum of American art in downtown DC. Main building open daily with free admission; sister Renwick Gallery noted as temporarily closed until mid-November 2026.
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Rock Creek Park
📍 Northwest DC · North & East D.C.
Large urban NPS park with trails, picnic areas, and historic sites through Northwest DC. Grounds have no entrance fee; some parking and concession services cost money.
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NASA Goddard Visitor Center
📍 Greenbelt · Prince George's & Outer Maryland
Free NASA visitor center in Greenbelt with exhibits on Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, and engineering. Limited midweek and Saturday hours.
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
📍 Northeast DC · North & East D.C.
NPS aquatic gardens and park along the Anacostia River with seasonal water gardens and trails. Free entry; no pass required.
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College Park Aviation Museum
📍 College Park · Prince George's & Outer Maryland
Prince George's County museum at the world's oldest continuously operating airport (since 1909). General admission is free throughout 2026; group tours of 10+ may still charge.
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Glenstone
📍 Potomac · Montgomery County MD
Private contemporary art museum and landscape in Potomac integrating indoor galleries, outdoor sculpture, and architecture. Free timed tickets required; ages 12 and older only.
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National Air and Space Museum (Washington, DC)
📍 National Mall · Central D.C.
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.
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Brookside Gardens
📍 Wheaton · Montgomery County MD
Montgomery Parks 50-acre public display garden inside Wheaton Regional Park with themed outdoor gardens and indoor conservatories. Free admission and free parking.
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Greenbelt Park
📍 Greenbelt · Prince George's & Outer Maryland
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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