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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
@BestofWashingtonDC
The official Frnd.Us account for Washington, DC, sharing the best local spots as collections you can follow. The nation’s capital is a treasure trove of history and culture. Explore the National Mall, visit iconic monuments, and immerse yourself in world-class museums—all free to the public!
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Best DC Cherry Blossom & Garden Spots
The Tidal Basin plus quieter places to see DC's cherry blossoms and gardens: arboretums, historic estates, parks and church grounds. Best from late March to April, but most are worth a visit any season.
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Best DC Ethiopian Restaurants
DC has one of the largest Ethiopian communities outside Africa. These spots in Shaw, U Street, Adams Morgan and beyond serve injera, tibs and veggie platters, for locals and visitors alike.
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Best DC Free Museums
World-class museums on and near the National Mall that cost nothing to enter. A checklist for visitors on a first trip and for locals catching new 2026 galleries and the reopened Hirshhorn sculpture garden.
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Best DC Happy Hours
DC bars and restaurants with standout happy hour deals, from cheap martinis on the waterfront to whiskey and oysters. For locals after work and visitors after a day on the Mall. Deals change, so check before you go.
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Best DC Monuments at Night
The National Mall memorials that look best after dark, when the floodlights come on and the crowds thin out. Open 24 hours (Washington Monument grounds aside) and free, for visitors and locals on an evening walk.