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District of Punk

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 reviews collected by Cool Washington DC and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Washington DC, USA

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*For Fall 2025, Tour will be the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm.

Learn about DC's under-recognized, but impactful, punk scene. In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what was received as a souless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in the Gallery Place neighborhood and elsewhere. On this tour you'll discover what made the DC punk culture distinct from others, the major contributors to the scene, and it's lasting impact on the local music scene today. Tour ends at the MLK Jr. Library, which holds DC's Punk Archive.

What's Included

  • 1.5 Hours of Cool Information about DC's Punk Scene
  • Private transportation
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Washington
DC 20001, USA

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G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA

The tour ends at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, which holds the DC Punk Archive.

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443 7th St NW

Former d.c. space, the first club to host the Unheard Of Music Festival
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lansburgh

The former location of the Lansburgh Center, a popular venue for punk shows in the 1980s.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9:30 Club

This tour visits the former location of the first 9:30 Club, now one of DC's most iconic performance venues.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

The MLK Memorial Library is the location of the D.C. Punk Archive, the only collection of Punk ephemera documenting the DC scene.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the District of Punk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 1.5 Hours of Cool Information about DC's Punk Scene
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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