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5 Gorgeous Spots Around DC That Will Make You Want to Spend All Weekend Inside

Take refuge from the rain

Written by Greta Jochem
| Published on February 24, 2018
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The Kogod Courtyard shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. Image courtesy of @aurajeanmarie.
The Kogod Courtyard shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. Image courtesy of @aurajeanmarie.

Get lost indoors at one of these gorgeous atriums, courtyards, or libraries.

– – – I always loved how beautiful this section of the National Portrait Gallery looked. From the lights to the floors, the the vibe in here is everything. I also love that not too much light is being let in, making for a great ambience.

A post shared by Derrick (@bambamfiasco) on Feb 22, 2018 at 4:05pm PST

Check out the Obama portraits while you wander the halls.

Kogod Courtyard ✔️ . . . . . . . #tbt #latergram #cameraroll #fujifilm #fujixt2 #fujiframez #architecture #interior #tv_tinypeople #greatspace #tinypeoplebigplaces #interiorspace #ceilingdesign #architecturelovers #great_image #architexture #archilover #kogodcourtyard #smithsonian #lookup #fosterandpartners #museum #museumarchitecture #washingtondc #architecture_view #architecture_greatshots

A post shared by laura jean marie (@laurajeanmarie) on Feb 10, 2018 at 11:54am PST

All of the sunlight, none of the cold.

Contemplative Court at the #nmaahc . . . . #smithsonianmuseum #architecture #architecturelover #architecturephotography #nwa #dc #dcfocused #dcphotographer #dcmuseums #africanamericanmuseum #waterfall #reflecting #occulus #iconic #beautifularchitecture #blackhistorymonth #lovearchitecture #visitdc #adjaye #beautifulbuilding #museums #photooftheday #picoftheday #pictureoftheday

A post shared by Maxine (@mcschnitzer) on Feb 22, 2018 at 4:21pm PST

Enjoy the sound of water falling without being in the crossfire.

Apparently they can do culture too¿

A post shared by lulu ? (@lxcem) on Feb 22, 2018 at 12:45pm PST

Learn about the detailed symbolism covering, quite literally, floor to ceiling.

?? Botanic garden ? Washington DC ??One of the most beautiful botanic garden I have ever seen ? #botanic #botanicalgardens #washingtondc #usa #roadtrip #ontheroad #withmylove #landscape #gypsysoul #gypsy

A post shared by pink_bells (@pink_bells) on Feb 12, 2018 at 4:17am PST

You don’t have to wait for spring to enjoy a taste of lush greenery.

More: InstagramLibrary of CongressNational Museum of African American HistoryNational Portrait GallerySmithsonian American Art MuseumUnited States Botanic Garden
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