Explore ARTECHOUSE DC in Washington, DC with an entry ticket and discover multi-sensory digital art. Immerse yourself in the enchanting exhibits with large-scale installations and choose to indulge with a cocktail at the XR Bar. Make your way to ARTECHOUSE DC, located just off the National Mall and nearby Smithsonian museums. Enter the nation's first multi-sensory innovative art destination with exhibitions that intersect art, science, and technology. Admire large-scale installations and witness creative innovation without limits in unique art spaces designed for curiosity seekers of all ages. Take a break and talk about the art on display at the ARTECHOUSE Extended Reality Bar inside the exhibit space. Choose from a list of exclusive cocktails inspired by the art and brought to life by extended reality. Download the ARTECHOUSE XR App to enrich your experience while exploring the digital playgrounds. Staff is on-hand to explain the uses of the app during your visit. PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies (March 11 – June 11, 2023): Discover an all-new visual narrative takes visitors through a virtual world of cherry blossoms to experience the ephemeral beauty of butterflies. Enjoy a joyous audio-visual story that pays tribute to nature’s exuberance and the arrival of spring. Explore the various layers of a butterfly's life cycle and its relationship to the environment through a series of interactive installations.

The Capital Wheel is located just minutes from downtown Washington DC, at the National Harbor. Relax inside a fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondola with family and friends as you soar 180-feet above the Potomac River. With each gradual rotation, experience a bird’s eye view of the Washington Monument, Capitol Rotunda, Masonic Temple of Alexandria, and much more. Every spin offers a unique way to take in the sights. Admire a breathtaking sunset or capture a photo in front of the dancing light show that illuminates The Capital Wheel every evening. The National Harbor is the perfect one-stop destination offering great restaurants, shops, hotels, and outdoor fun. You can enjoy a drink from the Flight Deck located directly under The Capital Wheel while you unwind by the water’s edge.

Steps from the National Mall, the Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global, and educational institution with the purpose to invite all people to engage with the Bible. Showcasing rare and fascinating artifacts spanning 3,500 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible, and its ongoing impact on the world. Admission includes access to 7 floors of informative and interactive displays and exhibits including a 12-minute film immersing viewers in the remarkable story of how the followers of Jesus grew into a thriving community and a 30-minute Hebrew Bible experience, where viewers encounter significant narratives including the stories of Noah's ark, the burning bush, and the Passover. This ticket allows you to explore the museum without the crowds with exclusive early access to the Museum from 9 AM, 1 hour before the Museum is open to the General Public at 10 AM (except on Sundays, when there is no Early Access). You also have the option to upgrade your ticket to include the 6-minute “Washington Revelations” Flight Simulator video. Take a dazzling, multi-sensory tour, "flying" past biblical references in and around Washington, D.C., from the Lincoln Memorial to the Library of Congress. Guests must be at least 42” in height to purchase this option.

Embark on a tour of George Washington’s estate with the aid of an audio guide. Explore the grounds and learn about the life and legacy of America’s first president. Wander the estate’s four gardens and admire the landscape that Washington designed. Learn about the lives of the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. Look inside the outbuildings to see where they made tools, spun textiles, and processed food. Meet heritage-breed farm animals, including sheep, hogs, and oxen. See costumed interpreters demonstrate farming techniques (from April to October), and step inside George Washington’s treading barn. See the final resting place of George and Martha Washington, where wreath-layings are held daily, and visit the slave memorial that commemorates the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon. Watch the American Revolution come to life in a 4D theater where it snows every day. Test your leadership skills in the interactive experience that puts you in Washington’s boots during a moment of crisis. Admire artifacts on display including the chair that George Washington used throughout his presidency, portraits of the Washington family, and objects discovered through archaeological research. Visit George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill (only on weekends from April - October) to see where grains from Washington’s farms were ground to create flour and cornmeal, and where Washington’s whiskey is still made today.

Enter a series of elaborately designed escape rooms ranging across various themes. You and your group must work together to find clues and crack codes to complete your mission. With 5 thrilling adventures to choose from, find yourself searching for the elixir of life, hiding out in a cabin to escape a maniac on the loose, or finding the lost gold to break the pirate's curse. Work as a team to solve the puzzles and break your way out to freedom. No matter your choice, keep your wits about you and focus. After you and your group have emerged victorious, you will be conveniently located in Georgetown.

Seen all the sights DC has to offer? Looking for a fun, unique experience to round out your Saturday night in town? Magic isn't just for kids anymore. First rate snarkists Mark Phillips and Brian Curry battle for the title of DC’s Best Magician in The Magic Duel.  This show is full of seriously funny magic that will keep you fooled. During the performance, the audience selects the styles of magic the contestants must perform such as skillful sleight of hand, outrageous comedy magic, dangerous escapes, and utterly baffling mind reading. Members of the audience assist both from their seats and on stage throughout the show. At intermission, audience members cast their votes electronically to determine who will win the coveted Golden Wand. Will it be the traditional conjurer, or his funniest student? You get to decide. This 5-star rated show is now in its fifth year at the beautiful and historic Mayflower Hotel. Suggested dress is cocktail attire. Drinks are available in the lobby bar and may be brought to the show.

See if you have what it takes to escape the room at The Escape Room Washington DC. Choose between 4 immersive escape rooms and work as a team to complete a mission. Once you arrive, learn the rules of your adventure with the help of a game guide. With 4 thrilling adventures to choose from, you may find yourself as a spy sent to recover a stolen painting or an agent on a Special Ops mission to save the world. Work together with your team to find clues and solve puzzles within a series of elaborately-designed rooms. After emerging victorious, celebrate with a bite to eat at one of the nearby restaurants at your own expense. Choose from 4 themed escape rooms: • Special Ops: Mysterious Market • The Heist • Prison Break • The Depths

Avoid the crowds and chaos of the public departure lounge and relax in style before your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport. Enjoy a 3-hour stay and make yourself comfortable in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse airport lounge, which is designed for VIPs. Beautifully decorated with art from local artists, the lounge offers sweeping views across the airport, giving you a relaxed, friendly and luxurious feel; the perfect spot to chill before your flight. In the lounge, enjoy the opportunity to unwind before your flight and relax on the comfortable seating as you watch the TV, or read one of the many international newspapers and magazines. You can also make use of the lounges' unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, and dine on an array of freshly prepared seasonal food as well as drinks from a fully serviced bar. Don’t forget to try the famous Clubhouse Burger! Showers are available to help freshen you up.