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Washington DC is home to famous memorials and monuments, a lively arts district and plenty of free museums. Visit for festivals, diverse neighbourhoods and culinary treats. Book your flight to Washington DC with Aer Lingus and explore the capital of the United States.

Memorials in Washington DC

Visit world-famous national monuments and memorials located in the National Mall. See the Lincoln, Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials, then visit the 169-meter-tall Washington Monument or reflect quietly at the National World War II Memorial.

Free Washington DC Museums

Experience the Smithsonian museum system, which is free to the public. Visit the National Air and Space Museum and see the space shuttle Discovery. Explore the National Museum of Natural History or the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Don’t forget to visit the National Museum of American History to see objects of great historic and cultural importance to the American people.

Nightlife in Washington DC

After a day of museums and monuments, get ready to party in the nation’s capital by visiting Adams Morgan, home to a variety of bars and music venues. For LGBTQ-friendly spots, head to DuPont Circle, while H Street is great for bar hopping.

Getting around Washington DC

The Metrorail and Metrobus are both great ways to travel around the DC. You can also take the DC Circulator bus, which runs between the most popular locations, or use the Capital Bikeshare stations dotted throughout the city.