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Southwest Federal Center in Washington

Things to Do in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

Southwest Federal Center features a range of waterfront restaurants and is close to the Smithsonian museums. It's pedestrian-friendly, with easy access to public transport and nearby landmarks like the International Spy Museum and Maryland Avenue Park.

Southwest Federal Center features a range of waterfront restaurants and is close to the Smithsonian museums. It's pedestrian-friendly, with easy access to public transport and nearby landmarks like the International Spy Museum and Maryland Avenue Park.

  • International Spy MuseumHistory Museum
  • Museum of the BibleHistory Museum
  • USDA Farmers MarketMarket
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Top things to do in Southwest Federal Center

  • International Spy Museum in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    International Spy Museum

    ★ 4.4 · 17.9k
    History Museum

    Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 8 PM
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  • Museum of the Bible in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    Museum of the Bible

    ★ 4.7 · 14.2k
    History Museum

    Immersive exhibits, including a recreation of Jesus's Nazareth, plus ancient scrolls & rare Bibles.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
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  • USDA Farmers Market in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    USDA Farmers Market

    Market

    Sustainable agricultural productivity growth is a foundational element in building more sustainable agricultural and food systems.

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  • American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

    ★ 4.7 · 147
    Monument

    Dedicated to disabled veterans, this granite & glass monument features a flame & a reflecting pool.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
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  • Capital Gallery in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    Capital Gallery

    ★ 4.5 · 951
    Shopping Mall
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Where to eat & drink in Southwest Federal Center

  • Juicy Kebab Halal Bistro in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    Juicy Kebab Halal Bistro

    ★ 4.8 · 130
    Restaurant· $10–20 per person
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  • US Holocaust Museum Cafe in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    US Holocaust Museum Cafe

    ★ 4.3 · 1.2k
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    Vegetarian cafe fare & Jewish bites, including bagels, knishes & kosher items for breakfast & lunch.

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  • Rice Bar in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    Rice Bar

    ★ 4.6 · 1.0k
    Korean· $10–20

    Cafeteria-style outpost providing Korean rice and noodle bowls in a simple, bright interior.

    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Sushi By Bou- DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza in Southwest Federal Center, Washington

    Sushi By Bou- DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza

    ★ 4.7 · 499
    Sushi
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Map of Southwest Federal Center with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1International Spy Museum
  2. 2Museum of the Bible
  3. 3USDA Farmers Market
  4. 4Juicy Kebab Halal Bistro
  5. 5American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
  6. 6Capital Gallery
  7. 7US Holocaust Museum Cafe
  8. 8Rice Bar
  9. 9Sushi By Bou- DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza

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