Things To Do In Washington DC In The Winter | Free Activities & More
Discover the best of Washington D.C. this winter with this curated guide to free activities and iconic sights. From world-class museums and historic monuments to vibrant dining and unique bars, experience the nation's capital in all its glory.
Capital One Arena
Home of the Washington Wizards, where the narrator watched them lose a game after pre-gaming at nearby bars.
Old Post Office Pavilion
A clock tower that offers free panoramic views of the city.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
A Smithsonian museum featuring fossils and animals, including the Hope Diamond.
National Air and Space Museum
A Smithsonian museum that requires online reservations and is partially closed until 2026.
National Gallery of Art
A Smithsonian museum visited to see paintings.
United States Botanic Garden
A Smithsonian museum with tropical, desert, and orchid zones.
White House
A famous landmark visible from rooftop bars, though obscured by a snowstorm in the video.
Old Ebbitt Grill
A classic, touristy restaurant across from the White House, known for its oyster happy hour, good service, and bartenders, though the $3 PBRs are no longer available.
Off The Record
A high-end bar near the White House with expensive $30 drinks.
Round Robin Bar
A very high-end bar in the Willard hotel with $25 drinks.
Vienna Metro Station
A metro station that the narrator used after converting their cell phone into a smart trip.
Chinatown
An area near the hotel and Capital One Arena, where the narrator visited dive bars and a speak easy, but found many places closed; it was also described as a ghost town during the snowstorm.
Eaton DC
A hotel in City Center with a record player in the room and a nice city view.
Gallery Place
The area where Walk and Roll, a karaoke bar known for its $1 Sushi night, is located.
Walk and Roll
A karaoke bar in Chinatown, known for its nostalgic value and $1 Sushi night, where the narrator had their first sushi experience.
Jackpot
A pre-game spot near Capital One Arena known for free popcorn.
Rocket Bar
A hangout spot near the Capital One Arena that still smells the same as when it first opened.
Lincoln Memorial
A monument visible from the National Mall, with people shoveling the steps.
National Mall
The location of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, visited early in the morning.
Washington Monument
A monument on the National Mall, past which the narrator rode a scooter in the snow.
Denson Liquor Bar
A speak easy opened 11 years ago, where the narrator got cocktails and enjoyed all-night happy hour due to the snow.