Nothing beats hanging out on the National Mall and enjoying the monuments and free Smithsonian museums - here are a few alternatives if that is not your jam
Eastern Market
225 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House
1307 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20001
O Museum in The Mansion
2020 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Union Market
1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
National Portrait Gallery
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Museum at Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008