I’m from the DMV, and in the 15 years since I’ve moved, I’ve been back every other month— sometimes more. I’m always looking for new things to do, but a search of “what to do in DC” often turns up the old faithfuls— visit  the Washington Monument or the Air & Space Museum, check out the Newseum, go see the National Cathedral., etc.  

I wanted to get off the “beaten path” for my next trip (I’m headed to DC for New Year’s Eve) and explore what else DC has offer, places I’ve overlooked, never even heard of, or may be glossed over in your standard issue tourist guide. 

I’ve added the following 10 places to my next itinerary for my next trip “home”: