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Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
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Secret Entrance to the White House
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
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Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
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Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle Ruins
A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.
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The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
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Zero Milestone
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
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Lincoln Book Tower
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
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National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
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Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
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Washington Mini Monument
There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.
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Riggs Library
A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.
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Space Window at the Washington National Cathedral
A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.
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The Capitol Stones
Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.
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The Brewmaster's Castle
This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.
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National Capitol Columns
The Corinthian columns that towered over Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration stand proud.
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The Dupont Underground
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
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National Bonsai Museum
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
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Culture House
A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.
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The Exorcist Stairs
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
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The Mansion on O Street
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
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International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
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Catacombs of Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
