Fun things to do in Washington (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Washington : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana (Mexican restaurant)
401 7th St NW
4.4

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

At Oyamel, José Andrés and his team combine Mexico's rich regional diversity with the vibrant urban atmosphere of Mexico City. The liveliness of the dining room is matched by the creativity of the menu and cocktail list, featuring antojitos--Mexican small plates--ceviches and tacos.

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United States National Arboretum (Botanical garden)
3501 New York Ave NE
4.7

United States National Arboretum is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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Kabob Palace (Restaurant)
2315 S Eads St
4.0

Kabob Palace is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Church)
400 Michigan Ave NE
4.9

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is most popular around 12 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Largest Catholic church in the U.S., Top 10 in the world. Stunning art and architecture. Daily Masses and Confession.

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ARTECHOUSE DC (Museum)
1238 Maryland Ave SW
4.2

ARTECHOUSE DC is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

ARTECHOUSE is nation's first innovative art space for art and technology, welcoming audiences of all ages for one-of-a-kind immersive art experiences. With multiple locations across the United States including Washington, DC, New York and Houston, ARTECHOUSE is dedicated to showcasing experiential and technology driven works by artists who are forerunners of the new age in the arts and technology.

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National Archives Museum (Museum)
701 Constitution Ave. NW
4.7

National Archives Museum is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

As the museum wing of the United States National Archives, the National Archives Museum is home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. Explore other exhibits drawn from the holdings of the National Archives in the Public Vaults permanent exhibit gallery; the David M. Rubenstein Gallery, the Lawrence F. O'Brien temporary exhibit gallery; the Boeing Learning Center; and the William G. McGowan Theater.

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