Things To Do

Take a tour of the city!

See a show!

The Capitol Steps - Musical Satire: http://www.capsteps.com/ This show is walking distance from the Willard, and one of our favorites!

Rent a bike!

There's a bike rack rental station within a block of the Willard, at the corner of 14th and Pennsylvania.

Rent a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin!

The nicest afternoon you'll spend! :)

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian museums are all great, but the American History museum is a particular favorite (Chris's grandma even works as a docent there!)

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery, along with the Smithsonian American Art Museum next door, is housed in the historic old Patent Office Building. It features paintings and sculpture, prints and drawings, and photography. Don't miss the Kogod Courtyard!

DC Duck Tours

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Ford's Theatre

The site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, this is once again operating as a theater. Across the street is Peterson's Boarding House, where the president was taken and later died.

National Archives Building

In its Rotunda, the National Archives holds the original copies of the three main documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It also hosts an original version of the 1297 Magna Carta.

International Spy Museum

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

The former residence of Marjorie Merriweather Post (the mother of actress Dina Merrill), Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection, including faberge eggs, eighteenth and nineteenth century art, and costumes. Its garden includes some of the country's finest orchid collections!