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100 Free Things

Where Endless Experiences Await- FREE of charge!

Family-Friendly

Visit the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Experience the Lincoln Memorial
Fly with the stars at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Watch planes take off and land at Gravelly Point
Meet wildlife at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Witness the power of language at Planet Word
Take in the beauty of nature at Rock Creek Park
Go window Shopping at Eastern Market

Outdoor Activities

Explore Rock Creek Park
Walk along the C&O Canal Towpath in Georgetown
Stroll down the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Picnic at Meridian Hill Park
Discover modern art outdoors across the city
Visit Roosevelt Island
Head to the Watergate Steps, the shooting location of The Exorcist (1973)
Visit Great Falls Park on free days
Soak in the beauty of the U.S. National Arboretum
Catch fresh air at Kenilworth Park & Gardens

Smithsonian Museums

National Museum of Natural History
National Air & Space Museum
National Museum of American History
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
National Museum of the American Indian
National Postal Museum
Anacostia Community Museum

Arts & Culture

Watch various art installations at the National Gallery of Art
Take a tour of the National Portrait Gallery
Discover the National Museum of African Art
Find wonders at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Pose at Blind Whino (now known as Culture House)
Join the drum circle at Meridian Hill Park
Explore the American Art Museum
Attend an author reading or book signing event at Politics & Prose Bookstore
See the wonders of American art at the Renwick Gallery
Visit the National Museum of Asian Art
Take a free art walk at Dupont Circle

Events

Witness July 4^th fireworks from top landmarks
Soak in breathtaking views of the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season
Become a part of the Capital Pride parade
Traverse around the world with ‘Passport DC’
Taste free samples at the Giant Barbeque Battle

Popular Landmarks

Tour the National Mall and surrounding areas
Visit the largest library in the world, the Library of Congress
Marvel at the National Capitol Columns
Observe the nation’s historic documents inside the National Archives
Unveil the latest decorations on Palmer Alley

Off-beat Experiences

Spot the Big Chair in Anacostia
Meet Einstein & wave a hello!
Take Insta-worthy shots at DC’s many street murals

Theatre & Performing Arts

Watch a free show at the John F. Kennedy Center
Groove to free live jazz at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Enjoy local music at Fort Reno
Witness special exhibitions at the Folger Theatre
Check out the signatures in front of the Warner Theatre

History & Heritage

Pay tribute to soldiers at the National World War II Memorial
See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
Take a self-guided tour of the Historic Congressional Cemetery
Walk through the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial