Things to do Friendship Archway in Chinatown Rock Creek Park ▲ National Museum of the American Indian Kennedy Center ▶ Take a scenic two-mile stroll around the Tidal Basin past cherry blossom trees and the Jefferson , FDR and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials . ▶ At the National Archives , see the original U.S. Constitution and other actual founding documents including the Declaration of Independence, which celebrated its 240th anniversary in 2016. ▶ People-watch, shop or dine at a restaurant inside Union Station , a spectacular Beaux Arts-style building that completed renovations recently. ▶ See Chinatown’s colorful, gilded Friendship Archway and explore the surrounding neighborhood. ▶ Take a free 40-minute tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and see how money is made. ▶ Go on a free guided tour with DC by Foot, or follow one of the self-guided Neighborhood Heritage Trails from Cultural Tourism DC . ▶ Admire Potomac River vistas and explore the Georgetown waterfront at both The Washington Harbour and Georgetown Waterfront Park . ▶ Enjoy a free performance at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts . The Millennium Stage puts on free shows daily at 6 p.m. ▶ See DC’s famous giant pandas at the National Zoo . The zoo features a huge diversity of animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys, alpacas and a variety of fish, birds and reptiles. ▶ Wander through Rock Creek Park for a natural escape. Hike the scenic trails, or play golf or tennis. ▶ Visit the Renwick Gallery , the Smithsonian’s museum of craft and decorative art, which recently underwent a $30 million renovation. Check out the free museum, then stroll by the White House, only a two-minute walk away. WANT MORE IDEAS? FIND 100 FREE (& ALMOST FREE) THINGS TO DO IN DC WASHINGTON.ORG WASHINGTON.ORG | 27 visit
Washington DC Event Planner Guide 2017 Event Planning Guide: Page 27
