Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Washington

SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026
A THING TO DO THIS SUNDAY

in WASHINGTON
washingtonnationalcathedral - Meet Darth Vader at the National Cathedral. [ATTDT]
Estimated cost Free Estimated duration 1 hour Distance away About 3 miles away
Some intriguing sculptures adorn the walls of the Washington National Cathedral - from St Peter to Martin Luther King to, er, Darth Vader. Explore them on a tour, where you can discover the long construction history of one of the largest cathedrals in the world (started in 1907, finished in 1990). Tours begin at 1pm and are free on Sundays.
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