10 FREE THINGS 5 6 ELEVATE TO THE TOP OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT The recently reopened crown jewel of the National Mall now offers a state-of-the-art elevator that takes you on an epic journey to the top of the 555-foot-tall obelisk, leading to an incredible view that stretches nearly 25 miles into the horizon in either direction. Tickets can be reserved online or attained day-of beginning at 8:30 am. CATCH A PERFORMANCE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER 10 Experience a free show every day at 6 pm on The Kennedy Center ’s Millennium Stage, which hosts acts ranging from live music to comedy shows to plays. Check 7 8 the calendar at the on-site REACH campus, which includes an arts cafe, an outdoor stage and multiple venues that regularly host free performances. COOL OFF AT THE KOGOD COURTYARD OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Natural light pours through the undulating glass roof of this atrium, a covered oasis that occupies the middle passage between the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum . Flowing water features, a cafe and tables and chairs make it a popular place to rest, read or relax. EMBRACE THE ABSTRACT AT GLENSTONE The indoor-outdoor private museum located 40 minutes outside of DC presents a holistic experience