DC has a lot of museums. I know. I get it. Here is the thing...not every great museum is nestled in the heart of the Federal District. Some museums are a little off the main thoroughfare and are nonetheless worth a visit. Such is The Kreeger Museum. I randomly came across the Kreeger while on YouTube of all places. It intrigued me that there was a museum nestled in a residential neighborhood. Okay..neighborhood, in this case, deserves some air quotes. We are in seven to eight digital home values in this "neighborhood." When you see the artwork, it all begins to make sense. The Kreeger family was a husband wife dynamo that collected modern and impressionist artwork in an exciting and approachable way. Yes, to the detractors - the couple was known to ONLY collect the works of male artists. Since their passing, the conservatorship has invested in acquiring works from female artists that blend harmoniously with the existing collection. Parking is easy, whether you Uber or drive yourself. I very much hope to go back to see the collection again as well as to walk their sculpture garden. Museum well, my friends. read more

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Highly recommend a visit to The Kreeger Museum. It was a special treat to experience the architectural masterpiece by Philip Johnson. The Pritzker-Prize-winning architect Philip Johnson (1906-2005) was in his late fifties when he designed the Kreeger residence in 1963. Johnson is considered one of the foremost architects of the 20th century. Don't miss the gardens! read more

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The Kreeger QArt Museum located in a very exclusive area of Washington DC has an outstandingt collection of French Impressionist Paintings by Claude Monet including Monet's "Cliffs at Petites Dalles"."Sunset At Pourville","The Seine at Port Vellez Pink Effect",among others. It also has splendid paintings by Paul Cezanne,Vincent Van Gogh,Pablo Picasso,,Pierre Bonnard,and Marc Chagall.It also splendid sculptural works by Henry Moore,Aristide Maillol,and Jean Arp.I also liked its Modern Art American Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler,Frank Stella,,Gene Davis,and Paul Reed in this small art museum.My visit to the Kreeger was truly magnificent.,, read more

I AM IN LOVE WITH THE KREEGER. I don't know why it's taken me so long to visit (I love an art museum), except that it's not in downtown DC, so you need a car to get to it, and I'm often sans car in DC. But I visited with a friend today (who also hadn't visited before), and we were both floored - what a gem of a museum! The museum is the former home of David and Carmen Kreeger, built by none other than Philip Johnson (so the home alone is worth a visit - gorgeous, if midcentury modern is your thing) in 1963. The couple amassed quite a collection of modern art, which is now on view at the museum, in their former home. Picasso, Monet, Pissarro, Braque, Chagall, Van Gogh, Beckmann, Lipchitz, Mondrian, Kandinsky, Frankenthaler,...! The museum's collection is jaw dropping. The staff were lovely - my friend and I are very chatty at art museums. A docent heard us talking, came over to us, and told us a lot about the house and the Kreegers! Admission is $10 (technically a suggested donation not a requirement) and you can make reservations online (they also take walk ins). They have a parking lot that was mostly empty when we arrived when they opened at 10am, but was getting more full as we left around noon. This museum was a delight. The home, the collection, the reflecting pool, the sculpture terrace...! I could not have enjoyed my visit more. What an underrated museum in the DC area. I will definitely be bringing people to this lovely museum! read more

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This museum pleasantly surprised me. I saw some wonderful art, inside and out, and was able to tour a former private residence on winding Foxhall Road that was intentionally designed to exhibit art, especially large pieces. Most houses are not built for such a specific purpose, so I pondered that as I walked about. It must have been quite something in its heyday. The couple who owned this house and lived here, David and Carmen Kreeger, were clearly devoted to the arts and amassed quite a collection. Visitors benefit from their passion. The impressionists are here; some really killer African art is here, particularly masks; there's a lot of contemporary paintings; and lovely outdoor sculpture abounds. I think it's worth a visit. Reservations are required and made online. read more

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What a beautiful private art collection! They also do month yoga classes by the reflection pool that are a MUST DO. read more

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Great datespot for picnics. They have a solid collection of Monets, Kravinskys, Picassos and more. They have jazz in the garden events and have a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden area to walk around in. read more

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Great museum! Kept my teenage kids' interest for about an hour and a half. The QR code to the Bloomberg Connects is broken but one can just download it from the appropriate App Store. Parking may or may not be available at the service entrance. Pick non-rainy days so one can enjoy the outdoor sculptures as well. read more

Magical place with incredible pieces of art. The home. The warmth. The art work. What a gem on Foxhall. What a gem for Washington DC. Worth an afternoon to enjoy the magical quiet here in the gardens and in the galleries. read more

What a lovely intimate museum nestled in a quiet well-off NW DC neighborhood. The collection is both interesting, varied and eclectic. Visitors can access the art library of donated volumes, which was cool as I looked up several artists new to me. We took the docent's tour which was good, with open ended discussion adding to the experience. Sculpture garden was an added feature. While parking is limited we had no problem on a fall weekday morning with school in session. We will return! read more

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When the museums along the National Mall are for tourists, the museums off the National Mall are for the locals. The Kreeger Museum is a small, art gallery in NW DC between the neighborhoods of Foxhall Village and Glover Park. If you are driving or biking by the museum, it would be easy to mistake it for just another NW mansion, but it's more than that. It's the former home of David Lloyd Kreeger and his wife, Cameron. Professionally, David ran GEICO for years. Personally, he collected art and invested in developing the next generation of artists. His home now showcases his art collection in 4-5 rooms. However, the real gem is in the outdoor courtyard. It's beautifully designed and when the sunsets the light bounces off its design. There's a fountain too making it a dream location for a DC event. Around the corner from the courtyard is a sculpture garden that is not to be missed. If you're a DC local, it's a must-do. There's a suggested donation of $10 to get in and I recommend paying it to support the museum. They also have a history room when you enter with two restrooms and a coat closet. read more

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The Kreeger Museum is my FAVORITE MUSEUM IN DC and I truly believe it is the most underrated museum as well! You get to be inches away from some of the most treasured Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Jean Dubuffet, etc. It is tucked away in the beautiful "Berkley" neighborhood on Foxhall Road, NW, with a great outdoor path and patio to relax (pre-COVID19). read more

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I wish I could give 0 stars. The women at the entrance were extremely friendly, specifically the short hair one. Seems strange to buy tickets here if the staff isn't friendly and just stares at you. Doesn't offer insight or knowledge about the room you're in. This wasn't a comfortable experience at all. Even though it was a beautiful space, the people working didn't make it worth it. To be completely frank, unless you're old and white, don't bother coming here. Asked the blonde white guy where something was, seemed like he couldn't be bothered with my question. Seems odd no one would go near the piano but the husky gentleman working there could lean on it. Tried to take a picture standing NEXT TO a Picasso downstairs, was quickly yelled at by the short Asian woman to stand 6ft from it, even though the gentleman monitoring down there was watching me and knew I wasn't in any danger of touching or bumping it. (No the photo below isn't the picture I was taking with the Picasso. Just a photo of me being in there.) read more

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The Kreeger Museum is a hidden gem. You see the makers of art history like Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Picasso, Rodin, hosted in the architectural gem by Philip Johnson (who designed a Glass House in CT). It is not a big museum which is great because you can soak in what you have, instead of trying to reach what you do not have. You can pay a ticket but you do not have to pay it. Your eyes will wonder and you will discover small details everywhere you look. You will not be disturbed by others as there are no crowds and you may think for a moment that the museum is just yours. Serenity spills to outside landscaped space with more art. read more

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This is really a hidden gem in the Foxhall area of DC. It's a magnificent home designed by Phillip Johnson who also designed Lincoln Center in New York City. The Kreeger family planned for it to be used as a museum after their death. It houses a wonderful collection of impressionist to modernist period art and sculpture from Cezanne to Picasso. There are also many site specific sculptures in the garden. It is particularly spectacular in the fall with the foliage. I highly recommend touring this museum and enjoying the house and garden. read more

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The Kreeger Museum has been on my must visit list for about a year and I finally had the opportunity to explore. The architecture of the building is modern yet the rooms felt cozy. Admission is $10 per person and it takes about 45 minutes to get through both floors of the interior and exterior. Picasso, Monet, Degas are some artists that I really enjoyed. I loved the outside art installations which were eye catching and in some ways child-like. It's definitely worth seeing at least once if you are in the area and you have an hour to kill. read more

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The Kreeger Museum is truly one of DC's hidden gems. It's one of my go-to museums when entertaining out of town guests already familiar with the city's more popular museums. The collection on display rotates fairly regularly so no visit is the same. The collection is truly impressive and the building/grounds are so beautiful. The suggested donation upon arrival is affordable and well worth it. The museum also offers free tours. read more

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This museum was amazing, I loved it as a hidden gem for its intimate art presentation. The Kreeger was purpose built as a residence that would eventually become the museum it is today, so it's easy to miss as you speed along Foxhall Road. Boasting art from many famed artists, including Van Gough, Picasso, Rodin, Monet, and many others. The museum itself is a work of art, with really nice architectural features from the 1960's--modern at the time, it preserves a bit of architectural history. The Kreeger is also home to beautiful, expansive grounds that have more artwork and sculptures, and even a swimming pool and fountain that are beautiful in the warmer weather. Walking the grounds is serene. Because this museum receives less traffic it's easy to relax and really take in the art and nature. Cost to get into the museum is an optional $10. It's worth it. The docents are incredible founts of knowledge who bring the museum to life, unpacking the story of each piece of art, each room, each decision the Kreegers made in establishing their legacy. The Kreegers themselves managed to found Geico as a government insurance company, which is the source of their wealth. They then became art collectors, interestingly only acquiring pieces if both Mr. and Mrs. Kreeger agreed it should be purchased. They built this legacy purposefully to house their art after they passed, ensuring it would be available to the public for years to come. I also have to comment on the guards who are a more personal bunch than you encounter at the Smithsonians. They aren't a guard company, but are employed by the museum and appear to really care about the place as much as the docents. I was touched by their generosity and friendliness. Parking is just out front, only steps from the front door. read more

A great place to take visitors that isn't your typical museum (besides Hillwood) is the Kreeger Museum in the Foxhall neighborhood of DC. It is the most intimate museum housing their collection of 19th and 20th century art (like Monet, Picasso and Kandinsky), Asian sculpture and African art - all the collection of David and Carmen Lloyd Kreeger. I personally like their home - designed by the same guy that helped design the Lincoln Center in NYC. Best of all, it's tucked into a cute little neighborhood where after you are done with your museum tour you can turn right on Edmunds Street and left on 44th to check out the neighborhood modeled after Bath, England - very charming. **OPINION PRINCESS HOT TIP** Sunday, September 10th is their big open house with all kinds of events...and free ice cream! read more

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A true hidden gem. And I mean hidden. We google mapped this lovely little art museum, and the gps led us astray a good couple blocks down the wrong road. Once we realized we were in the middle of nowhere and figured our way there, the next obstacle was parking. There is not much parking. But, someone inside was able to help us find a random spot in the driveway where we could camp the car. Thankfully, it was worth the hassle. This place used to be Kreeger's home, and I can't imagine living in a palace like this - the grounds are as beautiful as the art itself. The patio and reflecting pool out back were an especially big hit - so gorgeous. And great photo op! My girlfriend started wondering aloud if they allow marriages back there hmmmmmmm. The art itself is pretty great, too, especially the lovely and surprisingly large Monet collection. They have tours running almost constantly, and they're fine with you walking up half way and joining in. The place is pretty small, so you could probably get the full experience in about an hour. For a quick afternoon jaunt, it's perfect. read more

What a gem! The Kreeger's clearly loved the arts - and amassed an amazing collection. I adore visiting this museum. It features artwork from 1950-present, with a focus on impressionist painters. Whenever I bring people here, they are astounded by the artwork. They just didn't expect to see so many pieces of art by Monet, Picasso, and other highly regarded artists. I highly recommend checking the website for tours and buying tickets in advance. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and I have never been disappointed with a tour. The museum is tucked away and is best to get to by car. And be careful - it is easy to drive by if you are not paying attention! read more

The Kreeger Museum is a must-see for any serious art maven. A small space that used to be a home, akin to the first two floors of the Phillips. The collection is spectacular: Picasso, Monet, Chagall, Moore, Maillol and much more. The temporary "Smith Paley" exhibit, with more recent works was excellent. One of the few places you can see all of in one trip but you'll want to come back when the exhibits change. Highly recommended. A bit off the beaten track, but worth the trip. read more

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First let me say that I am a huge fan of private collections/residences turned into museums: Frick, Barnes Foundation, Isabella Stewart Gardner, etc. The Kreeger is so wonderful because it is so small it seems to go virtually unnoticed. Because I read every single thing there is to read at a museum, I really enjoy museums/exhibits where I can be in and out in two hours (though spending six or eight hours alone in a museum can be a great luxury as well). One could probably be in and out of the Kreeger in 30 minutes if just taking a cursory look around, but that would be a waste of ten dollars and a quiet afternoon. My friend and I took the tour, which was informative and gave background on the Kreegers and their residence. The docent said she thought that probably 95% of their works were on display, as they did not keep works in storage like some other museums. She said they have not sold any pieces since the museum opened in 1994, so it is great to feel like you are seeing the entire collection. And what a collection it is. My personal favorite was the decidedly non-Tahitian Gauguin. Van Gogh, Picasso, Kandinsky, Miro, Chagall, Cezanne, Corot, Still, Avery, a very un-Mondrian Mondrian, etc. The list goes on. I am not sure I would say it is one of the best places in the world to see these, as another reviewer wrote, but I can't believe I never knew these gems were tucked right off Foxhall Road. Finally, there is a small library containing some great Picassos and a whole lot of quiet. I would love to go back and spend hours just perusing art books there with no one else around. read more

I absolutely love museums, and I'm particularly a fan of small museums (the Gardner, the Frick, and so on). I found the Kreeger, though, a bit underwhelming. It certainly does have a lot of paintings by the Masters (Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Miro, to name just a few) but many are not the greatest works of the Masters (the one exception was an exceptional room of Miros- some of the very best I've seen outside of the Miro museum in Barcelona). And if you've seen some of the Greatest Hits by the Masters (most of which are on view at DC's other museums), these paintings might not totally excite you. The "sculpture garden" is tiny (for some reason, I was expecting a more exciting outdoor experience). And while everyone working at the Kreeger was super friendly, we did have a docent yell at us after my friend's 5 year old daughter asked me - in a not very loud voice - "where is the bathroom?" The docent said "Excuse me! Quiet!" which I found a bit odd since it's a museum not a library (this was particularly odd since the friendly woman working the front desk told me how much the Kreeger folk liked having children come in). All of this to say, the Kreeger is certainly a novelty- a museum on Foxhall Road!- but it only captured my interest for about an hour, and unlike most of DC museums, there's not enough here that I would return. read more

Kreeger's museum houses one of the biggest art collections as a private museum in the Washington DC area. It is hidden in a very quiet suburban part of Georgetown, which in itself is already charming. The museum is well hidden, in a house that is the former residence of David and Carmen Kreeger. The house itself is a work of art on it's own, apparently built specifically for the artwork it houses. When my party of 2 arrived, we just happened to come before the start of a guided tour on a rainy saturday morning. Fortunate for us, we happened ot be the only ones to have been at the museum, and so we basically had a private tour, and tale of the history of the household, the parties that were held there, as well as how the Kreegers acquired several of their artworks. It was definitely an experience all worth the explicit trip out of Virginia for. read more

4.25 With all the free museums, it is hard to be convinced that paying for one is worthwhile. But this place is worth the 10 dollars and the trek. In fact, I would recommend making a day of it and including Kemble Battery Park and/or Glover Archbold Park and make a slight detour hare as I did. Any way, because it is tucked away, you do not really get the hoards of people that you normally would get around DCs major museums downtown. You have some Monets (not as big of a fan), Van Gogh and Picassos mixed in with some more modern art and sculptures, which I really liked. Plus, the reflecting pool in early May is peaceful and serene. If you are lucky enough to have it to yourself, enjoy it! The current exhibit in the basement, K@20 is really interesting and it was a highlight of 14 modern Washington artists. The folks who work here were nice. My only gripe is the place is quite small for ten dollars. I would imagine the average person would spend 45-90 minutes. I took my time and sat a few times and finished in about 75. Otherwise, this is a gem, go out and see it! read more

a stunning collection of art, a beautiful building, hidden in plain view along Foxhall. It's like a mini, classy version of the Hearst Mansion. Probably one of the best places in the world to see Chagalls, Picassos, Miros, Munch, Van Gogh, you name it - the greatest hits of the 19th and 20th centuries - totalling about 200 pieces all together - are here. The man who brought us the Geico Gecko gave a great gift to the city with this museum. Only open by appointment during the week, and open all day on Saturday - it is a not to be missed unique DC experience. read more

Well-worth the trip to the far corner of NW. There is an excellent docent tour lead by Ted Leib - see if you can join his group. The Impressionism collection is most impressive, the modern and African collections not so much. It's a perfect museum you can digest in an hour and a half. There is a wonderful black-tie undraiser held in October called the 'Fête Française.' His Excellency, The Ambassador of France attends. French jazz music is played. The evening concludes with a dessert buffet and cordial bar under the stars on the Sculpture Terrace out back. And I live on the other coast why..?!? read more

The Kreeger museum used to be the family residence its modern architecture was probably ahead of its time. The museum housed a nice collection of Impressionism paintings - Renoir, Monet, and sculpture - Rodin, post-impressionism Cezanne, Pissaro, and Picasso, Miro and Kandinsky. We walked around the different rooms and to the outside space as well. The building looked like it needed to be refreshed. There was a room in the front with some portraits of the owners and some photos. Mr Kreeger was the CEO of GEICO at one point. Fun day at the museum. read more

The most beautiful spot in Washington. The tour is wonderfully informative and thorough. It's rare to find such harmony between an art collection and the building it's housed in, which is very large but oddly enough, not ostentatious in the least. It's especially soothing to be in the dining room where the light hits the Monets just so. You'll also never have to fight crowds here. Rich people, take note. This is true taste. read more

A visit to the Kreeger is like going to your really rich friend's amazing house to look at his incredible personal art collection. The only other place where I've been able to get as close to a Monet was the Musée Marmottan in Paris. At the Kreeger, there's a wonderful little room where you can just sit and stare at them forever. Or walk right up to them. But you'll find more than Monets. There are several Picasso pieces, and a collection of African masks and some giant, beautiful modern art pieces. The building itself is gorgeous, and the grounds have several large sculptures. I've lived in DC on and off for more than a decade, but only recently visited the Kreeger, partially because it is not really accessible by public transportation. Because of this, the museum is rarely busy or crowded. It is a nice little escape from the hordes in the Smithsonians and the National Gallery. I feel like it's a well-kept secret. The Kreeger is small, so you don't need a lot of time to see the entire collection. You could do it in an hour. But it's much nicer to take some time out of your day to just let everything soak in and appreciate it. There's no need to rush. read more

The Kreegers' home is one of the most delightful museums I've ever been to. The Philip Johnson house is worth visiting in its own right. You can easily picture Mrs. Kreeger -- her name was Carmen -- sashaying around with a Martini and a cigarette holder. I have no idea whether she drank or smoked but it makes for a good mental image. The art inside, and outside in the sculpture garden, all by modern masters, is sublime. Truly an off-the-beaten-path treasure in DC. read more

Highly recommended, should be mentioned in the same breath as the Phillips Collection though slightly quieter and afterward. Surprisingly, and absolutely, good for an obscure and idiosyncratic museum. In fact the collection is broad enough, and of such popular artists/genre that the museum isn't very idiosyncratic inside. The paintings tend to be more colorful than works by the same artists visible in more prominent museums. The sculpture yard (more of a yard than a garden) is quite nice, and intensely peaceful after the hubbub of the National Gallery's oversubscribed sculpture garden/outdoor cafe. The building is quite nice: it feels like an older building attempting to be timeless; which it pulls off due to its alienness of feeling like both an odd house and a very nice gallery space. read more

What a nice break from the maddening crowds at the Smithsonian! Museums like the Phillips or the National Gallery may hold more "stuff," but Kreeger has a pretty amazing collection of impressionist and 20th century art inside. To me, the building that houses the collection is a piece of art in and of itself. The structure is extremely striking and looks much like the Lincoln Center in NYC. Unless you want to fight the crowds elsewhere, check out the Kreeger to see some Monets and Picassos without the folks in Hawaiian shirts. To me, that's worth eight bucks! read more

Incredible space, a fantastic collection of works all tucked away in foxhall- this museum is truly a gem. Recently visited for the Phillip Glass retrospective and was pleasantly surprised to see their impressive collection of 19th & 20th century works of art. From Chagall, Matisse, Miro, Calder, Monet, Mondrian, Picasso, Gaugin, Kandisky, Klee...they had some really incredible works of art on exhibit. The weather was pretty treacherous so I couldn't venture outside, but I did see some gorgeous sculpture on the patio & in the garden including some Henri Moore's I wanted to put my hands all over... We are so very lucky to live in a city with incredible museums at our finger tips. If you haven't been to the Kreeger you should absolutly visit...its true to its name as "the jewel of Foxhall" read more

DC's Other Modern Art Museum. Great space, nice quiet art library, the building is as worth seeing as the collection. All original, all classy midcentury vintage. Go for the tour, it's worth it. read more

I was looking for something new and interesting to do with my parents while they were in town for the weekend. We've been to all the usual stops, and needed to find a Saturday afternoon activity that would entertain the various personalities that my (every) family contains. The Kreeger was interesting. Isn't it amazing that one family could ever own so much great art? Kudos to the person at the entrance who did not charge admission because of the Master's Classes (a string quartet and a violin/piano duet) that were going to be taking place at the same time as our visit. I really enjoyed the fact that we were able to get so close to the art. However, I was for some reason expecting a bigger collection - or rather, I was expecting it to take longer to view the collection. I came for the impressionist art. There ARE some beautiful Monets. But not as many as I'd hoped to see. I'm always glad to check out a place that I haven't been before - I'm big on adventuring outside of the tourist zone. A fine experience overall, but not necessarily one that I'd need to return for time and again. read more

Love love this place. Modern private residence turned into a museum. Small enough to keep you interested - the free tour lasts less than an hour. Enjoyed the former breakfast room filled with Monet paintings the most. Evening special events on the patio are quite nice too, beautiful landscape. read more

Beautiful architecture as well as art work. Monet room was beautiful and peaceful, few Van Gogh paintings, Rodin sculptures, and one unique Mondrian piece in the library of his earlier work of landscape. Few outdoor sculptures, some are newer collections. Learned about Kreeger who was a Washingtonian and lived there with his wife Carmen. He was an amateur musician and philanthropist and USG government lawyer. He loved art and music and this home is a representation of all he loved. They host regular concert series here and also appear you have outdoor yoga downturns. Had free admission via Smithsonian Live and not sure if it is worth $10 unless there are specific pieces you want to see. Very small museum can be completed in less than an hour and there was a very help staff who helped us find parking. Thank you! read more

Another glowing review coming up. The Smithsonians are great, but sometimes they feel overwhelming, touristy and a little impersonal. The Kreeger is alternative to those places. The collection is great - beautiful art by well-known names, and the house/museum is as much a reason to visit. The tour, about an hour or so, was very interesting and informative as well. My only complaint is accessibility - a little tough to get to by public transportation, unlike everything else in DC. Better off driving or cabbing. But I guess it's cool that you have this gem sort of away from all the craziness of the rest of the city too... read more