just_another_classic t1_j66nm9c wrote on January 28, 2023 at 2:15 AM

The free museums are amazing. Being able to just pop into a museum on the weekend whenever you're trying to think of something to do and not pay money for it? Amazing.

DC also has a lot of green space, which is very pleasant.

invisiblemorgan t1_j68apbh wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM

I grew up here and legitimately didn’t know other museums weren’t free until I rolled up to one in NYC and they asked for a credit card. It blew my mind.

waitwhatttt t1_j68mndk wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:06 PM

This is one of my favorite things too, but this new trend of needing timed passes for certain museums or the zoo puts a big damper on the magic of a last minute stroll into a museum. I appreciate they’re free but I don’t want to have to plan in advance.

just_another_classic t1_j68n7in wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:10 PM

I agree with this -- especially the zoo. Most of the Smithsonians I've been able to walk right in, but the zoo is especially a tough one -- especially since I have a toddler.

Bamaesquire t1_j67yoxx wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Hard agree! As an extension of this, the zoo being free is amazing.