Alternative Washington D.C. attractions are a pull for guests to the nation’s capital and these hold their own special allure depending on your interests and willingness to travel the city. I love day trips and weekend getaways within the Northeast and I love to travel and re-discover the beauty of New York State. My Washington D.C. weekend getaway is a chance to take advantage of Amtrak train travel along the Northeast corridor and I enjoy that experience. Read below to explore alternative Washington D.C. attractions to experience and click through links throughout the article.   #National Portrait Gallery This is not usually on tourists’ whirlwind tour of the capital but it should be for classic and contemporary art lovers alike. It is here that you see the famous portraits of President Obama and First Lady Michelle, plus portraits of past U.S. Presidents, notable activists and civil rights leaders. My favourite part of the gallery is the contemporary art section which is exactly what it says on the tin. It is not just paintings, but digital and interactive art, textile and gold thread portraits, hi-tech art displays and so much more. You can easily spend a couple of hours wandering and … Continue reading Alternative Washington D.C. Sights That Are Not The Capitol