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Tour bus outside the Capitol Building in Washington DC

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

CA $61
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

CA $46
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Headstones under the cherry blossoms at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

CA $30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass

City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass

CA $65
per adult
City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass
Washington, DC: Weekend Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise

Washington, DC: Weekend Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise

CA $35
per adult
Washington, DC: Weekend Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise
Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

CA $104
per adult
Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar
Pirate Ship Treasure Hunt Cruise with Face Painting

Washington DC Pirate Treasure Hunt Cruise

CA $39
per adult
Washington DC Pirate Treasure Hunt Cruise
Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites

Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Dishes

CA $140
per adult
Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Dishes
Washington DC: Pirate Ship Cruise with Open Bar

Washington DC: Pirate Ship Cruise with Open Bar

CA $97
per adult
Washington DC: Pirate Ship Cruise with Open Bar
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Tours & day trips

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
7.8 out of 10 with 697 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $75 and current price is CA $67 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature

Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $90 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Activity duration is 2 hours
6.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $103 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Activity duration is 2 hours
6.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $103 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature

Waterfalls Adventure, A Hidden Gem In Nature

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $90 per adult
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Stay near popular Fairfax attractions

Ox Hill Battlefield Park

8.4/10 (29 reviews)
After visiting Ox Hill Battlefield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fairfax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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