Five Free Things to Do in DC
You’re broke and you want to get out the house. Hope it’s a great day outside cause a little sunshine is all you’ll need to take in these sites:
Eastern Market. A little like window shopping only there aren’t any windows’just tables and tables of folks selling stuff. It’s okay if you don’t have a dollar to your name because you don’t have to actually buy anything. Just take in the cool sites, sounds and smells at DC’s Eastern Market. There are all kinds of wares on display at this market: handmade jewelry, original photography, furniture, and unique art. And just in case you get hungry and have at least a few bucks you can dip into the South Hall Market’s Market Lunch for one tasty crabcake! If you’re really lucky there might be a bit of entertainment by a lone man with a guitar on one of the corners.
Hains Point. Grab some friends, a camera and have a picnic at Hains Point. This park is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Potomac River and it’s the perfect place to check out the planes landing at Washington National
Top Five Free Things to Do
Airport and boating floating by on the river. Check out “The Awakening,” a public statue of a man busting through the earth and take a few flicks with him! There’s also a playground for the kiddies and it’s also a great place to bike.
The National Monument. Got a kite? If there’s at least a little breeze out why not take your kite for a whirl down by the Monument? No kite? Oh well, make a couple of sandwiches, take a few sodas and a blanket and lay out to catch some rays. And if you’re feeling really adventurous go ahead and take a tour, but leave your guns and knives at home. There are strict restrictions when visiting the National Monument.
The National Zoo. Gotta love the animals. You probably haven’t been to the zoo since you were a kid, but hey, the animals need love too so why not drop by and say hello? There are at least 2,400 different animals at The National Zoo and the lovable baby panda Tai Shan is almost eight months old. And think of this way, traveling all of the zoo’s paths by foot makes for a great workout!
Georgetown. Take a walk through Georgetown. Yeah, you might be a bit envious of all the cool people down there carrying their bagfuls of hot and hip clothing from French Connection and Urban Outfitters, but so what? Get over it and take in the sights down by the waterfront or do a little window shopping and make a mental note of all the things you want to get when you finally get a little dough.
