- Museums
- Washington, DC
- On 7 Public Go Out List(s)
The Kogod courtyard is my favorite indoor space in D.C. -- the sinuous curve of the roof, the earthy smell of the plants, the relaxing sound of water.
- Museums
- Washington, DC
- On 11 Public Go Out List(s)
The humidity and serenity of the main hall make a perfect break from the rest of the Mall, especially in winter.
- Museums
- Washington, DC
- On 17 Public Go Out List(s)
Not as epic as memorials to Lincoln or Jefferson, but the combination of fountains and statues makes for one of the best presidential tributes in Washington.
- Bars & Clubs
- Glen Echo, MD
- On 8 Public Go Out List(s)
Decades ago, couples slow-danced to Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey in the Spanish Ballroom. Now a whole new generation of dancers swing out in the historic (and recently renovated) building.
- Museums
- Washington, DC
- On 16 Public Go Out List(s)
The world's sixth-largest cathedral is a wonderful building to explore, and the terraced Bishop's Garden is a relaxing escape on pleasant afternoons.
- Miscellaneous Locations
- McLean, VA
- On 17 Public Go Out List(s)
The beauty and power of the falls is best observed from the Virginia side, which also offers picnic areas, rocky overlooks and scenic trails.
- Music Venues
- Washington, DC
- On 14 Public Go Out List(s)
Not just for the National Opera and National Symphony, but for the broad waterfront terrace, where I head at intermission for people-watching and gazing at the garish Rosslyn skyline.
- Theaters
- Washington, DC
- On 4 Public Go Out List(s)
I'm not sure there's a better place to see a play than the Folger's replica of a 17th-century theater -- especially if you're sitting in the cramped upstairs balcony.
- Museums
- Washington, DC
- On 2 Public Go Out List(s)
This beautiful Doric temple, designed as a bandstand in 1924, honors D.C. residents who served in the Great War. Its sadly shabby condition makes it even more evocative of an ancient ruin.
