10 FREE THINGS 7 VISIT ORS GUIDE 6 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL Dedicated to the 34th Commander-in-Chief and World War II hero, the four-acre site features a 450-foot-long stainless-steel tapestry with 80-foot stone columns and imagery that appears differently depending on the time of day. RENWICK GALLERY Discover the wonder of state fairs with the Gallery's new centerpiece exhibit, which showcases a life-size butter cow, size-96 boots from Texas and a pyramid of 700 glass jars of preserved fruits and veggies. 9 8 NATIONAL ARCHIVES BUILDING Following a significant renovation, the new exhibit The American Story sheds light on important historical moments and uses AI to individualize the experience. You can also view the nation's founding docs in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. PLANET WORD Interact with a 22-foot talking wall and visit the Speaking Willow tree to hear murmurs in hundreds of languages. Shop at Present Perfect for word games, kitchen decor, notebooks and toys. 12 10 OFFICIAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL Celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with a visit to this commemorative site, which includes a dazzling fountain, 56 granite columns, two 43-foot-tall towers and the Wall of Stars.