100 Free Things to do in
----Washington, DC---
While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters
---Succinct Summary---
Complimentary. On the house. Gratis. Free of charge. The following book contains a less than comprehensive list of what the city has to offer at no cost, just short of pulling up a park bench and making it your home. The list also avoids the spots that are overrun with people that are simply there for the sake of being seen at that place. Some items on the list are included since they are ‘free’ during certain hours during the week or where the price for admission is ‘suggested’. During these hours you can pay whatever you can afford, from nothing to the normal price.
Take what you can get, right?
Enjoy the city.
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Artful Architecture
People Perusing
Literary Liberation
Outdoor Observing
Examining Exhibits
Memorable Monuments
Frugal Farmers and Fleas
Priceless Parties
Engaging Entertainment
Play and Participation
Somewhat Seasonal
~~~~~~I~~~~~~
---Artful Architecture---
Union Station- free, over 100 years old but lively, historical train station now filled with shops
Address: 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE
National Cathedral- free, famously grand building and grounds
Address: 3101 Wisconsin Ave
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception- free, largest Catholic church in America Address: 400 Michigan Ave NE
Franciscan Monastery and Garden-free, hillside garden and monastery
Address: 1400 Quincy St NE
Catholic University- free, century old private university with historical buildings
Address: 620 Michigan Ave NE
JFK’s Old House- free, where the Kennedys first live together
Address: 3321 Dent Place, NW
Old Post Office Pavilion- free, one of tallest buildings, observation deck
Address: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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--- People Perusing ---
Supreme Court - free, watch short video and tour
Address: 1 First Street NE
Georgetown- free to stroll, quaint neighborhood on Potomac waterfront
Address: M street and Wisconsin A in NW
Embassy Row- free, stroll see the embassies
Address: Massachusetts Avenue
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---Literary Liberation—
Library of Congress- free, main resource for congress
Address: 100 F St NE
National Archives Building-free, records, events and impressive rotunda
Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Smithsonian Libraries- free, most comprehensive museum library in the world
Address: 815 14th Street NW
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---Outdoor Observing---
Friendship Park- free, playground for residents and visitors
Address: 4500 Van Ness St NW
Rock Creek Park- free, 12 miles on Potomac, planetarium also free
Address: 5200 Glover Road NW