Archive for August 2014
US Botanic Garden Places to Visit in Washington DC
The US Botanic Garden is on the grounds of the US Capitol. Open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day. Handicapped accessible. Thousands of plants inside a gigantic greenhouse. A pleasant cool place to relax after touring the grounds of the US Capitol.
Read MoreSmithsonian Air and Space Museum – Things to do in DC
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is one of the most visited museums in Washington DC. Open every day but Christmas. Summer hours are from 10AM-7:30PM. Other times from 10AM to 5:30 PM.
Read MoreSmithsonian Castle Places to Visit in DC
The Smithsonian Castle is one of the most interesting places to visit in Washington DC. The Smithsonian Castle currently contains the information center for the Smithsonian Institution as well as a cafe and a gift shop.
Read MoreSmithsonian Museum of Natural History — Things to See in DC
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is the most visited museum in Washington DC. Summer hours are from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM most days. From Labor Day until Memorial Day, the museum usually closes at 5:30. Open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. Closed on Christmas. Always free of charge. Handicapped accessible entrance via Constitution Avenue at 10th Street. National Mall entrance on Madison Drive.
Read MoreWillard Hotel — places to visit in Washington DC
The Willard Hotel is one of the most interesting places to visit in Washington DC. It is one of the grand old hotels of the city, brimming with history. It is a tradition that presidents spend the night before their inauguration at the Willard Hotel.
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