Everybody can list the big names to check off your first trip to Washington, D.C.: The White House. The Smithsonian Museums. The Lincoln Memorial. But if you’re on your second or third visit, or if you’re a local, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out of the mainstream and visit some other D.C. treasures.
- The Library of Congress is more than just the largest library in the world. It regularly features rotating exhibits like “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture” which looks at the role Bob Hope played in American political history. In addition, the amazing architecture and art collection of the Library is always on display.
- The United States Botanic Garden is a gorgeous piece of history dating back to 1816. Today, the Garden not only houses over 26,000 plants in a variety of categories, but also promotes sustainability and environmental concerns. Read the rest of this entry »
Once you’ve taken care of transportation and accommodations for your Washington, D.C. trip, you’ll probably want to save your money for important things like dining, museums, and souvenirs. Not everybody knows that a cheap night doesn’t have to mean sitting in the hotel watching Pay-Per-View. There are plenty of regular free events for tourists to enjoy.At the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, visitors can witness the last natural marsh in D.C. War veteran Walter Shaw started the water gardens in the late 1800s, using wild water lilies from his home state of Maine. Today, the Gardens house a delicate system of plants and animals, including butterflies and beavers, that make it a popular spot for an afternoon stroll.The C & O (Chesapeake & Ohio) Canal is a shipping route leading to the Potomac. Read the rest of this entry »
