Things to Do in Washington Mall, Washington

Washington Mall is home to the US Capitol, a domed classical building housing Congress that offers tours, and the Library of Congress, the world's biggest library with tours, talks, and concerts.

  • Library of CongressMuseum
  • US CapitolHistoric Landmark
  • Tysons Corner CenterShopping Mall

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Washington Mall in Washington

Top things to do in Washington Mall

  • Library of Congress

    Library of Congress

    4.8 · 3.6k
    Museum

    This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • US Capitol

    US Capitol

    4.7 · 4.9k
    Historic Landmark

    Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Tysons Corner Center

    Tysons Corner Center

    4.6 · 25.9k
    Shopping Mall

    Massive mall with hundreds of upscale stores & eateries, plus a cinema & an elevated outdoor plaza.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Politics and Prose Bookstore

    Politics and Prose Bookstore

    4.8 · 1.9k
    Bookstore· $

    Spacious independent bookseller featuring a large selection & a steady lineup of author events.

  • CD Cellar

    CD Cellar

    4.8 · 614
    Record Store

    Established unpretentious store featuring an ample selection of new & used CDs, DVDs & LPs.

  • Tanger Outlets National Harbor

    Tanger Outlets National Harbor

    4.4 · 11.5k
    Outlet Mall

    Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • The Chocolate House

    The Chocolate House

    4.8 · 219
    Chocolate Shop

    Simple shop offering top-shelf artisanal chocolates & confections from all over the world.

  • Lost City Books

    Lost City Books

    4.7 · 611
    Bookstore

    This multi-level store, a neighborhood fixture since 1981, specializes in used & out-of-print books.

Where to eat & drink in Washington Mall

  • Dolphin Cafe

    Dolphin Cafe

    4.8 · 522
    Café & Bakery· $1–10

    A cafe in Washington, D.C. that offers coffee, food, and catering, embracing a timeless cafe culture with a contemporary twist.

  • Ebenezers Coffeehouse

    Ebenezers Coffeehouse

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Casual, church-owned coffeehouse featuring fair-trade coffee & tea plus live music on some evenings.

    Every day
    6 AM – 6 PM

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Map of Washington Mall with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Library of Congress
  2. 2US Capitol
  3. 3Tysons Corner Center
  4. 4Politics and Prose Bookstore
  5. 5CD Cellar
  6. 6Tanger Outlets National Harbor
  7. 7The Chocolate House
  8. 8Lost City Books
  9. 9Dolphin Cafe
  10. 10Ebenezers Coffeehouse

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