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

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.

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Check out the Obama portraits while you wander the halls.

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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

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

Apparently they can do culture too¿

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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

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

Greta Jochem

Editorial Fellow