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 write this in November 2020 just after the U.S. Presidential elections and boy, is the atmosphere electric! D.C. will be THE destination come January 2021, and I remember my weekender to the capital city in early fall. The pandemic gives us the travel itch and since it’s not imperative to hop on an international flight for no reason other than to show off, I engage in local travel and re-discover the beauty of New York State. My D.C. weekender is a chance to take advantage of cheap Amtrak prices and ride in comfort along the Northeast corridor, and I enjoy that experience. Anyhoo, let’s explore alternative Washington D.C. attractions to safely experience this pandemic period.   #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. … Continue reading Alternative Washington D.C. Sights That Are Not The Capitol