Rainy Day in Washington DC

Planet Word

19th-century building home to immersive exhibits & karaoke sessions dedicated to the spoken word.

Gallery Place

Massive complex featuring national retailers & dining options, plus a movie theater & bowling alley.

National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.

Echostage

Vast nightspot offering bars, a dance floor, a smoking area & large-scale live music performances.

The Park at 14th

Lively nightclub & restaurant serves comfort food & drinks amongst contemporary decor & chandeliers.

AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill

Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.

Shops at Dakota Crossing

Stan's DC Restaurant

Low-key, basement-level Downtown spot offers signature wings with "mumbo" sauce & strong drinks.

Constitution Hall

Big-name rock concerts & televised events are staged at this historic Neoclassical-style venue.

National Museum of Asian Art

Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Art museum & National Portrait Gallery housed in the third-oldest federal building in the capital.

Open City

Pizza, all-day breakfast & more gourmet diner fare in an airy, tin-ceilinged space with a patio.

DC Improv Comedy Club

Decades-old subterranean comedy club featuring national acts as well as local talent.

Busboys and Poets

Lively neighborhood haunt serving as a bookstore, coffee shop & restaurant focused on global fare.

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.

Library of Congress

This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts.

DC USA

This shopping complex with an airy, modern design is anchored by big-name retailers & restaurants.

Warner Theatre

Art deco movie palace now staging performances by well-known bands, comedians & dance troupes.

Hechinger Mall

Oohh's & Aahh's

Hearty down-home soul food such as fried chicken & collard greens presented in a no-frills setting.