DC area culture
Last week Stephanie’s parents were in town from Richmond, and she and Lily took them to the Newseum. Unfortunately, I had to work and wasn’t able to go along, but they all came back raving about it. We’ll need to plan a return trip! It did get me thinking about all the sights and attractions around here, though, many of which we still haven’t seen despite living in the area. Of course we’ve made the rounds through the usual Smithsonian museums: art, natural history, American history, air and space, and even the Udvar-Hazy Center out near Dulles. But we still haven’t made it to the Holocaust Museum, the International Spy Museum, and several others that aren’t coming to mind right now.
Any suggestions that you’ve enjoyed and would recommend? Hit the “comment” link below and let us know!
Aaron:
Yo. So, the Spy Museum is pretty awesome. I’ve been maybe 3 times, and Kristy has been twice. It’s expensive, but worth it, if only to go once. I also used to LOVE the National Museum of Natural History, but it’s been many years since I’ve been there.
January 13, 2010, 8:50 amCharles:
I’ve got to put in a personal plug for the National Cathedral. Regardless of any religious leanings, it’s a spectacular building. I’d be glad to show you around, including trips to some high ledges and non-public areas … great views. Let me know!
My wife Becky worked on a big project at the Holocaust Memorial Museum and doesn’t really have an interest to go back. It’s a great place, but very moving and can be very tough.
One last vote is the US Botanical Garden, near the Capitol. It’s easy to overlook with the Smithsonian Museums close by, but it’s a nice little oasis, especially on these cold winter days.
January 13, 2010, 2:20 pmLesley:
The spy museum is terrific fun, two thumbs up from me. I, also, haven’t been to the Holocaust Museum. The other one that’s on my list is the Octagon Museum. It’s one of those I drive by maybe once a year and think OH YEAH! I should totally go there!
January 18, 2010, 7:05 pm