Art museum · Washington
National Portrait Gallery
Why Scout picked it
Visit the National Portrait Gallery for a free, indoor cultural outing focusing on American history and art. Plan for 2-3 hours to explore, pairing it with a meal nearby in Penn Quarter or Chinatown.
While you're nearby
- Food & DrinkThe Salt Line
New England classics & Chesapeake dishes star at this nautical seafood house with riverside patio.
- Sports & RecreationNationals Park
41,546-seat venue is the home field to Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.
- OutdoorsThe Yards
Landscaped green space with dancing fountains, a swimming pool & grassy areas for picnicking.
- OutdoorsEast Potomac Park
Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.
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