Forget whatever it is you think you know about what there is to do in Washington, D.C. Yes, America’s capital city is brimming with memorials, museums, and watering holes for the high-powered. But there’s much more than politics driving the energy here. Residents will tell you it’s supremely livable, full of leafy, trail-filled parks, hip food markets and breweries, state-of-the-art rock venues, and tiny jazz clubs—to say nothing of the booming dining scene of recent years. There are stellar options on and off the beaten path when you’re in town, and really, something for everyone. With that in mind, here are our selected best things to do in Washington, D.C.