The Smithsonian Institution, National Mall, and nearby exhibits and attractions are a very dense collection of national treasures, indeed. Other options range from the Spy Museum to Chinatown to exotic plants at the National Arboretum to Air & Space Museum to riding electric scooters in front of the White House. Fun, educational, sometimes sobering, sometimes momentous.

Contemplating World War II Memorial on National Mall in Washington DC

Contemplating World War II Memorial



Lincoln Memorial on National Mall in Washington DC

Lincoln Memorial



Smithsonian Natural History Museum atrium dome elephant in Washington DC

Smithsonian Natural History Museum atrium



Sunset at Washington Monument on National Mall in Washington DC

Sunset at Washington Monument on National Mall



Burning Man art exhibit at Smithsonian Renwick Gallery in Washington DC

Burning Man art exhibit at Smithsonian Renwick Gallery



Still Life With Spirit and Xitle by Jimmie Durham at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Washington DC

Still Life With Spirit and Xitle by Jimmie Durham at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden