Alex & Lauren
Things To Do
Museums, museums & more museums!
DC has some of the best museums in the world. If you want to hone your cultural senses during your downtime, we recommend hitting some of the museums below. Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (The Obamas portraits are here!) Renwick Art Museum Smithsonian American History African American History Museum (You'll need to reserve tickets ASAP or rock up early to get a spot - it’s worth it) Hirshhorn Art Museum Smithsonian National Gallery of Art Smithsonian American Indian Museum
United States Capitol Tour
If you’re interested in a Capitol Tour, you 100% should schedule one. It’s a really great experience and fun being in the modern cradle of republic democracy!
Union Market - Food, drink & shop
Union Market was formally known as Union Terminal Market when it started as a replacement market center for the old Center Market located near the mall in 1931. Now, Union Market's been re-fab'd as the home of tons of food and drink kiosks, with little shops along the way. It's a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning or early afternoon.
United States National Arboretum
If you want to get out in nature and walk around its beautiful grounds, check out the National Arboretum. The Arboretum grounds are open every day of the year. The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily except for federal holidays. The Bonsais are the coolest and while your'e up that way, walk around the Ivy City neighborhood. Hip, industrial section of town.