Free Fun at the Portrait Gallery Steps

DC is a busy city. Everyone is always on the go working, running, and out and about. But one of the great things about  DC is that you can find a great place to take a load off. One of my favorite places to sit down, relax, and enjoy the day is on the steps of the National Portrait Art Galley. You can walk by pretty much anytime of day and see people sitting on these steps. And one of the best things about hanging out or eating your lunch on the steps is that its free!

Last year during the NHL playoffs I wanted to find a nice chill place to watch the Caps game and have a bite to eat. I grabbed some food in Chinatown walked down to the Portrait Gallery and joined a group of DC natives in Caps jerseys watching the game on the big screen outside of the Verizon Center. Perfect. I have also brought my lunch to eat on the steps of Chinatown.

And after you get done taking in the Chinatown scenery walk in to the museum and enjoy the art.

So where do you like to relax in the city? There are a handful of parks in the area that also serve as great spots to relax with friends for free. Share your favorite spots with us.


--Krystal