100 Free things to do in Washington!

Hey fellow travelers!
I've found a great website article that numbers out 100 free or nearly free things to do in this great city. This list is great for people on a budget or just for experiencing another side of Washington, maybe a less-traveled route.
Check it out right here: http://washington.org/visiting/browse-dc/attractions/100-free-things-to-do
There's fun and activities for the whole family and for every interest in the world!

Free museum day!

Every fall, the Smithsonian sponsors an event to get people to visit local museums. This day is a perfect opportunity to visit all the exhibits you've been waiting to see for some time. On this day, there is no entry fee for the participating museums so you can save a few dollars and have a chance to see some interesting exhibits. It usually falls on a Saturday in late September so if you are visiting around these times, make sure to check it out!

Bus tours!

As for almost every large tourist destination in the US, you can find here tons of bus tours. My favorite are the ones where you pay for a pass and can hop on or off as often as you'd like during the valid period of your pass. That way, not only do you benefit from the bus tour but it serves you as transport to get around the city as well. The bus company will provide you with a schedule and list of stops and they usually pass by pretty often. It is pretty convenient and will save you on the cost of public transit or taxis.
Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Washington Monument

It seems like we've all heard of it but we haven't heard about it!!! What is the Washington Monument anyways?
The Washington Monument is an obelisk that sits near the National Mall. It is the tallest standing stone obelisk in the world. It was initially built to commemorate the first president, General George Washington.
If you look at the Washington skyline, it is also the tallest structure.
Go check it out!

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are the local baseball team. They play in the MLB and actually used to be called the Expos before they moved to Washington from Montreal. Baseball is the American past-time by tradition and there are a lot of baseball fans in America. If you're in the city during the MLB season, make sure to check the schedule as the team might be in town. Watching a game on a nice sunny day can be quite fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Lincoln Memorial

Among the thousands of things to see and do in Washington sits (literally) the Lincoln Memorial. This is an icon of the American Nation and should be seen by every American. Make sure you go check it out!!!
There is something inspiring about this great man and the monument in his honor. While you're at it, take a few pictures!!!

Smithsonian Institution

This is a government-run institution that maintains and runs most of the official museums. Since they are partially funded by the government, they have a number of great free collections that are open to the public and free of charge. The most popular in the Smithsonian collection is the National Museum of Natural History. This can be found in the National Mall. It is actually pretty big and very impressive. Quite educational and great for the kids too! Check it out!