Washington, DC is justly famous as America’s capital city and home to many of the world’s best free museums and monuments. That distinction alone makes it well worth a visit, but those who scratch the marble façade will find a city bubbling with energy and full of surprises. Long celebrated as Chocolate City, DC’s cultural cake is now layered with flavors from every corner of America and the globe, adding breadth to the city’s world-class dining, music, and art. A bright, modern Metro system teleports visitors to dozens of neighborhoods, each with its own history and charm, spread over geography that’s uniquely suited to outdoor adventures. It’s a city of two rivers, crisscrossed with protected bike lanes and trails, and brimming with free attractions, including miles of greenspace plus America’s oldest urban national park. So how would you spend a long weekend in the District? Start with this sample itinerary that includes DC’s most accessible and interesting adventures.