Around the National Mall in Washington DC you’ll find some of the renowned Smithsonian museums, gardens and galleries. The museums under the Smithsonian are all free to enter but encourage donations as a way to keep these museums open for future generations. The Smithsonian Castle is one building that very clearly sticks out from all […]
Washington DC Memorials 2018
Our visit to Washington DC would not have been complete without visiting the famous memorials located around this historic city. We decided to start from the Jefferson Memorial, thanks to the help of the tourist trolley that regularly makes a loop around the tourist hotspots. The Jefferson Memorial was a great stop as it honors […]
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
On our 2018 trip to Washington DC, my mother-in-law was suggesting we go off the beaten path and visit an estate that is located far from the main tourist attractions. Seeing as we had an extra day we decided to experience something new and different, and I’m glad we did. Hillwood Estate is home to […]