Washington DC holds a special place among the American cities. The route below includes some of the city's big-hitting museums and unexpected treasures.
Phillips Collection
Founded in 1921 by art collector Duncan Philips and his wife Marjorie, the Philips Collection was the first museum of modern art in the US and continues to change and expand with new exhibits The personal collection is a rollcall of some of the most celebrated names, including Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh.
Go-Go Museum & Cafe
Hire a bike to cross the Anacostia River and seek out one of the city's newest museums. As its name suggests, the Go-Go Museum and Cafe celebrates go-go, the lively style of funk known for its unique beat and vocals. Go-go has its roots in the city's African American community, with local guitarist Chuck Brown known as the "Godfather of Go-Go"
National Mall
Make the short walk south—past the White House—and the National Mall outspreads like a vast, green carpet, between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol, with the towering Washington Monument at the heart of it. Near a two-mile grass walkway is the Library of Congress the largest library in the world. At a leisurely pace, a full lap of the Mall can easily take over two hours, so allow time to take it all in.
Rubell Museum
Back across the river, on 1st Street SW, the Rubell Museum is a fun place with contemporary art. This is one of the largest private collections of modem works in North America, collected over a period of nearly 60 years by Don and his son. See them showcased through a collection of paintings, sculptures, videos and photography
