Alex & Alex

May 25, 2024 • Washington, DC

Alex & Alex

May 25, 2024 • Washington, DC

Things to Do

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
(202) 633-1000

This 750,000 square-foot museum contains much more than presidential artifacts. The women who stood by the side of our nation’s leaders are memorialized in The First Ladies, which boasts more than two dozen gowns, fine china and other furnishings. And don’t forget to click your heels over to the aforementioned ruby slippers found in the American Stories exhibit, a fascinating compilation of story-making artifacts throughout American history.

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National Portrait Gallery

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8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
(202) 633-8300

The National Portrait Gallery’s permanent exhibits take comprehensive looks at icons from different segments of U.S. history.

National Harbor

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165 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
(877) 628-5427

National Harbor is your waterfront getaway where you can capitalize on it all. From distinctive dining experiences to Instagram worthy views from the Capital Wheel, National Harbor is one-of-a-kind destination filled with possibilities.

National Mall

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Washington, DC, USA
(202) 426-6841

Get to know this 5.0-mile loop trail near Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Capital Bikeshare: Ohio Dr & West Basin Dr SW / MLK & FDR Memorials

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Washington, DC 20418, USA

The best way to discover Washington D.C. is on a bike. This is an affordable way to go through the instagrameable spots. There are many stations where you can take/return a bike. If you dont like to pedal, they have electric bikes(may be tricky to get one). There are the green scooters from Lime(get the app), more expensive, but faster and effortless.


And remember don't drink and drive, you may get a ticket.