Washington is a walking city and its many monuments, buildings, restaurants and shops are best discovered on foot.
Easy Transit
Leave the car behind – parking in D.C. is a nightmare – and take the metro. Washington D.C. has the second largest rail transit system in the country, and it’s even air-conditioned in summer. For $6.50 purchase an unlimited-ride day pass.
On the House
Since most of D.C.’s museums are federal institutions, admission is free. Even museum-phobes should check out the Smithsonian. The breadth and depth of the information there is astounding.
Free Music
Every evening at 6, local, up-and-coming, national, or international musicians perform a one hour free concert at the Kennedy Center.
Call Ahead
Restaurants fill up fast for dinner, so be sure to call ahead for reservations. If you’re not on the list, you’ll have the best luck arriving early (5:30) or late (9:30).
