Take the guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts; it's free & lasts about 1hr. Free shuttle to/from Foggy Bottom Metro station & Kennedy Center every 15 min. - Green Guide Editor
Visiting all those museums, memorials and historic sights can get exhausting. Why not take a break at the US Botanic Garden? A plant conservatory across from the Capitol? Sure! -- Green Guide Editor
Did you know? The hotel is a restored all-marble 1893 Neoclassical Tariff Building. Pets are very welcome, or ask for a complentary goldfish for your room! -- Green Guide Editor
Locals love Firehook Bakery and Coffee House for its scrumptious cookies and for the surprisingly large and peaceful garden seating area out back. -- Green Guide Editor
The front of Kramerbooks houses an array of current and classic literary titles and in the back the cafe serves food, wine, beer and dessert into the early hours of the morning. -- Green Guide Editor
Sloppy chili dogs, thick milkshakes & chili cheese fries are universal pleasers at the inexpensive Ben's Chili Bowl. Or try comedian Bill Cosby's favorite, the chili half-smoke. -- Green Guide Editor
