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1. House of the Temple
- This Dupont-area landmark boasts artifacts from Robert Burns and J. Edgar Hoover, as well as a beautiful library.
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- Nile Expert Tip: This is an interesting place to visit, but be sure and call ahead, as private tours often limit public...
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2. Phillips Collection
- Art collection in an historic mansion
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3. Kalorama House and Embassy Tour
- Beautiful homes and embassies
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4. Geoffrey Diner Gallery
- Antique lovers should stop by this Dupont Circle gallery to browse American and European pieces.
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5. Woodrow Wilson House
- Presidential artifacts
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6. Dupont Circle
- Lively, artsy neighborhood
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7. Beadazzled
- The DC outpost of this three-store chain offers every type of bead you could possibly imagine, for use in jewelry, crafts and more.
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8. Gallery 10, Ltd.
- Cutting-edge contemporary art is the focus at this long-standing Dupont gallery.
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9. Burdick Gallery of Inuit Art
- Now online only, this gallery offers a wide array of Eskimo art.
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10. Textile Museum
- The woven arts
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Washington DC’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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