Things to Do in Washington Mall, Washington 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.
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Library of Congress ★ 4.8 · 3.7k★
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 ★ 4.7 · 5.1k★
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 ★ 4.6 · 26.0k
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 ★ 4.8 · 1.9k· $
Spacious independent bookseller featuring a large selection & a steady lineup of author events.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 8 PM
CD Cellar ★ 4.8 · 627
Established unpretentious store featuring an ample selection of new & used CDs, DVDs & LPs.
Tanger Outlets National Harbor ★ 4.4 · 11.5k
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 ★ 4.8 · 220
Simple shop offering top-shelf artisanal chocolates & confections from all over the world.
Mon 12 PM – 6 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 12 PM – 6 PM
Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Sat 12 PM – 7 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Lost City Books ★ 4.7 · 619
This multi-level store, a neighborhood fixture since 1981, specializes in used & out-of-print books.
Mon–Thu Closed
Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM Where to eat & drink in Washington Mall
Dolphin Cafe ★ 4.8 · 532· $1–10
A cafe in Washington, D.C. that offers coffee, food, and catering, embracing a timeless cafe culture with a contemporary twist.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Ebenezers Coffeehouse ★ 4.5 · 1.4k· $10–20
Casual, church-owned coffeehouse featuring fair-trade coffee & tea plus live music on some evenings.
Every day 6 AM – 6 PM Planning time in Washington Mall?
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