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Free in DC

Free in DC

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Created by The Bozzuto Group • Updated On: August 7, 2012

Some of the best activities in DC are free - and perfect for residents and tourists alike!

United States Capitol is one of Free in DC.

1. United States Capitol

Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northwest Washington · 205 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: We're suckers for impressive architecture. Worth the walk and photo opp!

National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden is one of Free in DC.

2. National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden

9.3
Constitution Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sculpture Garden · Northwest Washington · 93 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: Jazz in the Park on Fridays during the summer is a must. Get there early, and make sure to pack a blanket and snacks!

National Air and Space Museum is one of Free in DC.

3. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 638 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: Our favorite Smithsonian. And not just because of the Space Ice Cream you can buy in the gift shop.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Free in DC.

4. Smithsonian’s National Zoo

9.0
3001 Connecticut Ave NW (at Hawthorne St NW), Washington, D.C.
Zoo · National Zoological Park · 326 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: Two words: cheetah cubs. Stop by at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. this summer to see the baby cheetahs playing in their yard.

The White House is one of Free in DC.

5. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: If you want a tour, you have to coordinate with your local Congress office months in advance, but we enjoy taking it all in from the outside. Amazing landscape and a legendary building!

Lincoln Memorial is one of Free in DC.

6. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: You can't come to DC without visiting the Lincoln Memorial. If you can time it right, get there during sunset. Beautiful!

National Museum of Natural History is one of Free in DC.

7. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 428 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: Everyone feels a little bit like a kid walking through the Hall of Dinosaurs. Questions? Snag the attention of one of the scientists walking around to chat about the exhibitions.

Old Post Office Pavilion is one of Free in DC.

8. Old Post Office Pavilion

6.3
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Federal Triangle · 56 tips and reviews

The Bozzuto GroupThe Bozzuto Group: Shop around or grab a bite to eat, then take the elevator up the Clock Tower to see a bird's eye view of DC for free!