Looking for non-touristy things to do in Washington, D.C.? You came to the right place. Join me (Hi, it’s me…Hunter ) on a 3-day adventure as I explore the quirky, hidden and unexpected side of D.C., my new home city! During this video itinerary, we’ll uncover underground art treasures, teeter off the edge of cliffs and hit up both quirky and iconic attractions that make this city such a special place.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local looking for something different, my goal with this guide is to give you all my insider knowledge so you can experience the coolest, most surprising attractions in the nation’s capital for yourselves. I hope you enjoy!
And last thing while I have you: I film these “Amazing Itineraries” videos monthly, and each episode covers a different city across America. So…if there’s a city you’re dying to know more about, or you want the chance to come tag along, leave a comment with your personal pick below and who knows…it may be my next adventure!
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Washington National Cathedral
3:57 Scootering Around Town
4:49 Metro Surprise Moment
6:24 Dupont Underground
8:45 The O Museum (but not actually)
9:42 Barbie Pond
10:43 Joke Payphone
11:48 Bird Call Payphone
12:38 Great Falls Park
15:55 Billy Goat Trail
20:05 Glenstone
21:09 Hillwood Estate
23:07 Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms
26:09 Hains Point
27:04 U.S. National Arboretum
27:40 Foxhall Village
28:05 Dumbarton Oaks
29:07 Monuments At Night
30:23 Final Reflections
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Fantastic video, Thanks for all the info.
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I would love to see the spots you’d find in my hometown of Boston Massachusetts/ Salem Massachusetts ( born & raised ) I also lived in Las Vegas Nevada for 10 years after Leaving my hometown of Salem Massachusetts & I currently reside now in Colonial Beach Virginia so I find DC interesting I travel their for Doctor appointments so next time I’m looking these places up !! 😊
Amazing video as I plan out my first traveling adventure to Washington DC for Spring’26.
This video is slightly old, but I'm watching it to decide if I should visit this upcoming January with my girlfriend. She has some sensory problems so your description of the cherry blossom spots was perfect. Thank you so much, loved the video!
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I’m from Maryland and have been to DC several times. But I enjoyed your tour. You’re a great guide and have such a pleasant voice and such a great personality to do this. Thanks!
I lived in Adam's Morgan from 2008-2012. It's a few blocks from DuPont Circle. I've never even heard of DuPont Underground! Looks really cool – as long as they have some good security. Unless you know where you're going, DC after dark can get really dicey. High crime areas exist a few blocks from seemingly very nice neighborhoods. It's best to know exactly where you're going before you head out.
Stay safe. DC has so many great neighborhoods and things to do.
People don't sleep on Dumbarton Oaks, the Arboretum, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (July has the festival).
Anyone going to the Cathedral needs to be on the lookout out for the Darth Vader grotesque.
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Hi Hunter. Lived in DC suburbs for 8 years and still haven't seen everything. Interesting video, which included some site I was unfamiliar with, but have been to all the others. About the monuments at night: there are others you didn't mention but I hope you saw, including Jefferson Memorial, MLK, FDR, and several more war memorials. It's a 2-3 mile trip to see them all, but so beautiful at night! I have plenty of other suggestions if you are interested.
Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but the best nighttime monument is the Jefferson Memorial. It overlooks the basin and is gorgeous! There’s also a museum underneath
I used to work with Louis before he retired. He is friendly indeed and has an adventurous spirit, travels all over, once I ran into him in Istanbul.
Bruh I hate the rental scooters and bikes that tourists use in dc
Sunrise at the Tidal Basin is when all the engagement, wedding, and family photo shoots happen! You may need to go a few days to get the best light. It really delivers, though. Hains Pint is great, and you get a very nice view of Washington Channel and Generals :Row at Fort McNair.
The greatest hidden gen in DC is St Elizabeths (no apostrophe). I worked at Coast Guard HQ for four years. The campus is nothing short of asrtonishing, and there are NO YT videos. There are scheduled public tours once a month during the summer. The Coast Guard historian can probably arrange a private tour. Photos are allowed so it's possible certain video is also available. In front of the main hospital building is the number one best view of DC, seen by barely anyone. It's called The Point, and it was chosen as a military lookout point. You can see the entire "Green Bowl" of DC Metro. It was the first time I understood why this location was so perfect for the national capital.
Thank you for going to the cathedral…. I used to see it everyday when driving on the 495 …. It’s been 20 years since I lived in DC
I’m desperate to leave DC. The people are the worst, it’s expensive, dirty, and dangerous.
Hey you were at Woodley Park Station but didn't mention the Zoo. I'm from NC and I've always found Washingtonians to be friendly. I'd say for touristy type things that don't draw huge crowds, try the Jefferson Memorial. It's my favorite for a quiet but gorgeous view especially at night( I don't think you're supposed to be there at night..lol). Other suggestions: Franciscan Monastery Gardens, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Museum of the Bible(even if you aren't religious), Shenandoah National Park, Rock Creek Park with tons of stuff including a planetarium, The Frederick Douglass House, and many of the various Embassies offer tours, events and participate in Passport DC
FYI, one of the gargoyles on the Washington Cathedral is none other than Darth Vader. Very cool but you really need a pair of binoculars to see it.
Good suggestions – lived in Washington 20 years and glad that you found cherry blossoms out in East Potomac Park wo the crowds you find at the Tidal Basin. Also Hillwood Estate has the largest collection of Faberge eggs outside of Russia – Marjorie was a huge collector of Russian art, as you prob noticed the "dacha" she had built on the property. Another fun activity is biking the C&O canal – you can actually bike to Cumberland Maryland on it and from there pick up the GAP rail bike trail and go all the way to Pittsburgh! lots of free campsite and places to stay and eat along the way too.
Having been to the O Musem, it needs it's own dedicated Video. And with all that you did, you have not even scratched the surface of what there is to see in DC. Ghost tours, Movie tours, and hundreds of Musems.
Welcome to DC❣️ Great video of my hometown❤
Glen Stone and Hillwood’s Japanese garden are two of my fav spots in the metro area. Glad they made your list!
DC native here. Some good picks for sure! Good job, Hunter. Sidenote-there are plenty of kind people in DC. We just don't like to interact on metro. Its early, crowded, akward etc. 😊
@4:51 – Everyone should try the cake pops at Baked by Yael, directly across the street from the zoo (Woodley Park Metro).
Do the water taxis. I’ve lived in the area for 30 years, and I still get a kick out of the beautiful sites from the water taxis on the Potomac. If you can pick a time where there aren’t loud people a.k.a. children, it’s also very peaceful.
New subscriber. Thanks for the video. There's so much too see in Washington outside of the more popular attractions, and you've just scratched the surface.
Nice collection, but there are some other places you should also check out that few tourists know about; you might consider the Larz Anderson House near DuPont Circle, a beautiful mansion from the Gilded Age era, and the truly weird but fascinating George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, which also offers stunning views over Old Town. Take a tour – it’s worth it.
such a fun tour of DC area. And for 👍 sure Great Falls and its trails r so worth a visit. When there it’s hard to believe ur so close to DC—seems a world away.
Love DC. I've been in the city for almost a year, after nearly 20 out in the NoVa suburbs. Still finding so many cool things.
After all my decades here, I’ve just realized that I would enjoy D.C. much more if I were gay. Hmmm.
Love your energy and sense of adventure! Been here in DC for 30 years and I'm still in awe of the place. So much to do and see any time of the year. Enjoy sir!
I went to the O Muesum it was really cool! You have to find secret doors all through out. You can get lost because it’s pretty big. I am really disturbed by the naked Barbie dolls. That was very weird.
Woah what a fun video! I’m going with my 13 year old son in August. We are def going to go to the cathedral on a Wednesday and contribute to the Lego cathedral!