Nigeria & Drew
Things To Do
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossom are in bloom! Check out the cherry blossoms at Tidal Basin and the festival happening around the National Mall! Beware, it will be extremely packed with little to no parking available. Plan to use the Metro (recommended!) or Uber/Lyft. Recommended Metro Stop: Smithsonian - National Mall (Blue Line, Sliver Line, and Orange Line)
Nationals Park Stadium
1, 2, 3 strikes, you're out! Plan ahead to catch the Washington Nationals baseball games at the National Park stadium. Nationals Park is located in Southeast Washington, south of the Capitol, along the fast-developing Capitol Riverfront adjacent to the Navy Yard. Great time with the kids or with friends and family! Recommended Metro Stop: Navy Yard - Ballpark (Green Line)
National Mall
A staple! Take a look and walk around the heart of D.C.! Great walking day or just to relax and see the different museums around. Here at the National Mall, there's always something going on and something to do! Some places to visit are: - Lincoln Memorial and the Reflection Pool - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Washington Monument - World War II Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Tidal Basin - Korean War Veterans Memorial - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Recommended Metro Stop: Smithsonian - National Mall (Blue Line, Sliver Line, and Orange Line)
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is open daily to the public but free timed-entry passes are required for entry! A limited number of timed-entry passes are available and visitors can reserve timed-entry passes up to 30 days in advance on a rolling basis. Advanced timed-entry passes are released daily beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST and Same-day timed-entry passes are released online only at 8:15 a.m. EST daily. Recommended Metro Stop: Smithsonian - National Mall (Blue Line, Sliver Line, or Orange Line)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is currently undergoing renovation but eight new galleries are now open, inviting visitors to explore air and space in new ways. Free timed-entry passes required and can be reserved online through the website. Up to six free timed-entry passes can be reserved for a visit but if you're reserving for a group of 10 or more, please visit the group reservations page on the website. All visitors, regardless of age, must have a pass to enter the Museum and passes are released in six-week blocks. For same-day passes, a small number are released online every morning at 8:30 am. Recommended Metro Stop: Smithsonian - National Mall (Blue Line, Sliver Line, and Orange Line)
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The National Zoo is located in DC's residential Woodley Park neighborhood and, like all Smithsonian museums, admission is free. The zoo is just a short walk from both the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park Metro stops on the Red Line and the L1 and L2 buses drop off right in front of the entrance. Be prepared to do lots of walking! The National Zoo, which is handicapped and stroller accessible, is a large park with 18 distinct areas to explore. Passes are required for every person who enters the Zoo, including infants. No re-entry permitted. Parties of 16 or more will need to get the ‘Group Entry’ option. If you're planning to drive over, parking passes do cost $30. After selecting your Parking pass, you’ll be prompted to reserve free entry pass(es) for you and your group. Recommended Metro Stop: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red Line)
The White House
Official residence and workplace of the president of the United States! Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. Recommended Metro Stop: Federal Triangle (Blue Line, Orange Line), Metro Center (Blue Line, Orange Line, Silver Line, and Red Line), McPherson Square (Blue Line, Orange Line, and Silver Line)
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Recommended Metro Stop: Capital South (Blue Line, Sliver Line, and Orange Line)
The Wharf DC
The Southwest & The Wharf neighborhood is a must-visit for experiencing the arts and local history, as well as The Wharf's many restaurants, shops, concert venues and on-the-water activities. Restaurants to try out: - bartaco - Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Milk & Honey - La Vie Recommended Metro Stop: Waterfront (Green Line)