National Cathedral

Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

The impression of walking up to the world's 6th-largest cathedral, a hulking mass cut over a period of 83 years of 150,000 tons of stone, is alone worth the trip. Tours are a must if you really want to see the cathedral, and the towers and the crypt are off limits without a guide during the busy season. The organ demonstrations are spectacular and loud. Check the website for events, as there is often children's programming as well as major concerts.

• Heritage listed

• history
• family

Address

3001 Wisconsin Ave NW

Hours

Visitor hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 8AM-5:15PM. Tours: every half hour (Sun last tour at 2:30PM). Mass (Episcopalian): Mon-Fri noon; Sat 7:30AM, noon; Sun 7:45AM, 8:45AM, 10AM (contemporary), 11:15AM. Evensong: usually Mon-Fri 5:30PM, Sun 4PM. Organ demonstration: Mon Wed 12:30PM-1PM

Price

$12 adult; $8 for seniors, children 5–17, students, teachers, and military; Sundays free

Website

cathedral.org (opens in a new tab)