The President may live here alongside his many diplomats and bureaucrats in their fancy motorcades, but that doesn’t mean you need a champagne budget to visit Washington D.C.
The US Capitol is a fantastic destination for any traveler, particularly those on a budget. For one thing, you can get around a lot of Washington D.C. on foot, and many of the top attractions in Washington D.C are free or cheap to visit.
But if you’re not sure what free things to do in Washington D.C to add to your itinerary, read on!
Top Cheap or Free Things to Do in Washington D.C.
Below are the top free attractions in Washington D.C. for any visitor to the city. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends or by yourself, make sure you don’t miss these top attractions.
1. Visit The Library of Congress (National Archives)
The Library of Congress is where you can see the first drafts of the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and the Gutenberg Bible.
It has over 33 million books, along with other historical treasures.
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2. Take a Free Walking Tour of D.C.
DC. by foot offer free walking tours of Washington D.C. They have a wide range of tours available, including the signature National Mall tour, Capitol Hill Tour, and a U Street Food Tour.
Walking tours are completely free, and the best thing about them is you explore the city with a local so you not only learn about the history, but the culture of the people and get tips for places to visit, eat and drink.
It’s customary to tip your guide at the end of the tour if you enjoyed the experience, but you can tip however much (or little) you want.
Top tip: You can do your own self-guided walking tour by downloading maps from culturaltourismdc.org (available for your mobile device). The trails cover historic neighborhoods (Adams Morgan, U Street, and Barracks Row) and themes (Civil War to Civil Rights Downtown Heritage Trail). Signs en route feature stories, historic photos, and maps.
3. Explore the Smithsonian Museums
Perhaps the most famous museums in the United States, if not the world, are the Smithsonian Museums. There are several museums in the Smithsonian Institution around D.C, each offering incredible exhibits on history, art, nature, space, art, and more.
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