Located across from the Fashion Centre in Pentagon City, The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…read moreMuseum is excellent and a worthwhile visit. It's also free. Plan on taking an hour for your visit. But to enter the museum, you must go through airport-style security, i.e. show your ID, take all the stuff out of your pockets (plus take off your belt if you are wearing one) and go through a scanner. This makes sense because this also the headquarters of the DEA. Security is so tight that even after going through the scanner there's another security checkpoint at the elevators that go to the DEA offices (the museum is on the first floor so there's no need to take an elevator). The museum itself is clean, modern and attractive with lots of interesting exhibits. I liked the interactive exhibit where you role play as an agent seeking to nab the supplier of drugs that are dropped off at a car wash. I was kinda surprised to see a photo here of the sheriff from the Washington State community I grew up in picking/confiscating poppies in a field. I really appreciated that the language used in the exhibits was objective and matter-of-fact. You don't see hysterical 1930's-style Reefer Madness propaganda. I was the only museum visitor during my time there. Ironically, after I left the museum, I saw a woman wearing a government badge smoking a joint out on the sidewalk nearby (to be fair, I don't know if this lady was a DEA employee).

Came here with my boyfriend. Learned a lot through the exhibits. It's small and you're able to…read morecomplete it within an hour. You'll need to present your ID and go through a metal detector. Museum itself is free.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) is a quick worthwhile visit…read more A big appeal of MoCA is that there's abundant off-street parking and the museum is free. While there is an upstairs and downstairs, the exhibits are rather small and it will take you less than a half hour to go through the entire museum. While there were a couple people at the information window, I was the only visitor during my brief time here. I did find all the art at MoCA interesting.

This is a wonderful museum in the heart of Arlington. I've been here a few times now and even took…read morea class here recently. I love their galleries and they always have so many exciting activities and events planned. There are two locations; the museum and they have a smaller location over by AWS in Arlington.

We were on a brief trolley tour of Arlington Cemetery and saw views of Arlington House from below…read morewhen standing at the JFK gravesite and again soon thereafter when the bus stopped for those having time to access it from the upper entrance for a tour. Since we were limited on time, we had to forgo touring it further during this trip, but will look forward to future visits and take the opportunity to explore further.

The former home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The house was closed since it was at the end…read moreof the day, but it was enormous and grand. It overlooks the Capital area and the grounds are hallowed.

This was a great stop yesterday while we were in town! So glad we made it apart of our schedule…read more The kitchen, wine cellar & office upstairs were the highlights of the self guided tour. The writing desk was my favorite piece! They do have a restroom & water fountain (fill up your water bottle while you're there)

I was disappointed to find out that the Octagon Museum is not open to the public. This was…read morementioned nowhere on their website. You can schedule a tour for a group in advance, but unscheduled visitors are not allowed in. In fact, the building is locked. They have a gift shop in the building behind it, which is open to the public during business hours. I find this a little annoying since the museum itself isn't open to the public, but I'm giving the Octagon Museum two stars instead of one, because the gift shop was actually pretty good.

Reservations required Background check mandatory…read moreUtilize the metro Amazing tour No cameras allowed No beverages allowed

Spent a few days at the Pentagon for work last week. Exciting to finally visit this well-known DoD…read morestronghold. It is just as big and just as impressive as I expected. I've heard it is a massive compound that has everything you could ever need inside and that is true. It took us 20-25 minutes to walk from the visitor entrance to the library/conference rooms we wee using for the week. There is a large gym, a jewelry store, a gift shop, uniform shop, a pharmacy and a huge food court with Panera, Subway, several sandwich, salad and coffee shops as well as some buffets. This is a well-oiled machine and is HUGE. Staff and security were very thorough and friendly. You can come for public tours (scheduled in advance) and also visit the memorial to 9-11. There is a metro stop that easily brings you here for about $2 and it is only a minute ride to the Pentagon City stop with a huge mall and tons of restaurants for lunch or after work.

My co-worker and I were looking for a fun place to go and stumbled on this gem. If I'm staying in…read morethis part again I'll definitely be back. The local artist have art displayed in a tasteful way throughout the restaurant. There are big picture windows that provide natural light. We got food off of the restaurant week price fixed menu. The mini charcuterie boards, fried polenta, tuna tartare, and flank steak all worth getting again. If you want a tasty drink but have to drive try the hungry hippo. Super refreshing and doesn't have booze. If you want a boozy drink try I know the owner. I'm not a huge vodka person and I thought it was very good.

I had the good fortune of seeing these guys at Art Basel Miami, and have followed their shows since…read morethe first Basel in a grassy lot a few years back. I stopped by their temporary space tonight and enjoyed the same quality graphic-novel type art I am used to.This kind of art reminds me of the decor of my favorite Baltimore guilty pleasure, Paper Moon :) I'm digging the robot sculptures and gummy bear paintings at this year's Art Basel..see y'all next year!

My group had an amazing time with Hipstoricdc. Carlos was a great tour guide. Thanks for a fun…read morefilled adventure Carlos!!!!

During my recent trip to Washington DC and Virginia for a sister's weekend, we spent the day with…read moreCarlos from Hipstoricdc. From start to finish everything about our day was perfection. From the moment Carlos picked us up in his amazing vehicle, until he dropped us off later on in the day, we made the most fabulous memories together! His attention to detail was amazing. He opened and closed our doors. He escorted us into each winery. He communicated with the winery staff to make certain we were situated. He took pictures of the day, which he shared with us later. He provided a lovely charcuterie snack for us. He was a wealth of knowledge about wines and wine making and the history of the area and the beautiful vistas. As you can see, I could go on and on!! I have already recommended Carlos and Hipstoricdc to others!! Thank you Carlos for such an amazing experience!

This weekend I had the opportunity to visit this interesting gallery. They offered free admission…read moreto view 2 floors of a art theme experience. When I went, the theme was the state fair. I actually enjoyed the selections they chose to display for their guest. I am a art lover, so this gallery definitely satisfied that art itch. Would I recommend a trip here, definitely! I chose to visit this gallery after my subpar trip to the People's House, which saved the day. It made me feel like I didnt waste a trip to DC for nothing.

Free gallery near the White House. This theme was state fair, so there were articles that had won…read morein state fairs. Don't forget to visit the upper level and see the butter cow. I was here about 45 minutes. 2026 #10

A very nice walking trail that is very close to DC/Rosslyn. A bit of a walk to get there from the…read moreRosslyn Metro station, but definitely worth it. Wish that there were more walking routes with a better view of the water, but it was pleasant and easy to walk--not at all strenuous.

Thedore Roosevelt Island is filled with trails and it's a little dilapidated now. The fountains…read morearen't running and it's not in such good shape, which is a real shame. The trails are overgrown & there wasn't much to see or do here. The view of DC from the island was disappointing.