Lou Fegans
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Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
$7 fee + 2.25 processing fee to enter the gardens from Spring - Fall free in the winter
Must prepurchase tickets online
Plan 1-2hours to explore all of the grounds
Lovely gardens in DC, some areas are better maintained than others. Well worth a visit if you are a local or have visited DC a few times, otherwise I would recommend prioritizing the Smithsonian gardens and Arboretum. The biggest complaint is the significantly limited hours make it challenging to visit (doesn't open until 2:00)
Must prepurchase tickets online
Plan 1-2hours to explore all of the grounds
Lovely gardens in DC, some areas are better maintained than others. Well worth a visit if you are a local or have visited DC a few times, otherwise I would recommend prioritizing the Smithsonian gardens and Arboretum. The biggest complaint is the significantly limited hours make it challenging to visit (doesn't open until 2:00)
Dumbarton Oaks Museum
Free museum with relics from ancient America's and Egyt, plan 30min - 1 hour. The real highlight though is the gardens (separate entrance with a fee (must prepurchase tickets online) from Spring - Fall)
First Ladies Water Garden
Tranquil water garden with a unique geometric shape. There are four picnic tables in each of the corners with umbrellas that provide lots of shade.
Lilac Hill
This is one of the greatest hidden gems in the city!! In April the entire field is filled with the sweet scent of lilacs. There are tons of hidden spots to lay in the shade and enjoy a picnic. Beautiful area to walk year round but stunning in the spring!
US House of Representatives
As of July 2021 the House of Representative Chambers remains closed to the public.
How to visit the chamber:
You can arrange a tour of the capitol in advance by reaching out to your Congressman or Senator. Their staff will provide your group an intimate tour of the Capitol and depending on the days schedule and the staff availability they will escort you into the gallery to watch the proceedings.
If you did not arrange a tour in advance you can stop by any Congressional office to pick up chamber passes. These passes will get you into the building and allow you to sit in the chambers and watch the proceedings. You will not have a guide but will be able to be in the building on your own at any point that The Congress is in session. This is a fun way to visit the Capitol late at night if the Chamber is still meeting.
Note, you can reserve a tour of the Capitol with the Capitol Visitors Center or reach out in advance to your representatives for a more intimate tour of the Capitol. These tours do not take you into either the House or the Senate chambers.
How to visit the chamber:
You can arrange a tour of the capitol in advance by reaching out to your Congressman or Senator. Their staff will provide your group an intimate tour of the Capitol and depending on the days schedule and the staff availability they will escort you into the gallery to watch the proceedings.
If you did not arrange a tour in advance you can stop by any Congressional office to pick up chamber passes. These passes will get you into the building and allow you to sit in the chambers and watch the proceedings. You will not have a guide but will be able to be in the building on your own at any point that The Congress is in session. This is a fun way to visit the Capitol late at night if the Chamber is still meeting.
Note, you can reserve a tour of the Capitol with the Capitol Visitors Center or reach out in advance to your representatives for a more intimate tour of the Capitol. These tours do not take you into either the House or the Senate chambers.