Exploring DC

National Mall

This one is pretty self explanatory! Go explore the FREE Smithsonian museums and walk the Memorials! DC is fairly walkable and its so inspiring to be in such a historic place.

United States Capitol

Don't miss the underground tunnel to the Library of Congress! And the Supreme Court is just around the corner too. Everything in DC is free to visit (but some may require you to book a time spot in advance)

The White House

Free Walking Tours

If you haven't been to DC before, I highly recommend the free walking tours! There are general history tours, haunted tours, political scandal tours and more!

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Don't forget about the zoo! Although this is a little further off, it can be reached by car or metro!

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

This is a beautiful waterfront with restaurants and historic architecture.

Union Market

This is a super fun food hall with amazingly authentic and yummy cuisine! We came twice in the same weekend when we discovered it!

Ballston Quarter

Another yummy food hall!

Great Falls

This park has a handicap accessible view of rushing waterfalls and rapids, and beautiful walking trails along the Potomac river!

Skyline Drive at Shenandoah National Park

This drive through Shenandoah National Park in the autumn for the fall leaves' colors is a must!

Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf

Cute waterfront with a seafood market and restaurants

Theodore Roosevelt Island

This is a secluded memorial that most people skip but its really cool on its own island!

Gravelly Point

This is a park across from the DCA Reagan Airport where you can see planes take off right above you!

Georgetown

Historic waterfront with restaurants, posh shops and kayak rentals