Ive lived in Washington, D.C. for five years now.
I was super poor for four of those years and onlymostlypoor for the other one.
But that hasnt stopped me from truly enjoying my adopted city.
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One note of caution: Like any big city, D.C. has some sketchy areas.
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A handful of helpful Twitter accounts will help you find free activities while youre in town.
Check outFree in DC,Washington City PaperandCultural Tourism DC.
Hidden gems include theRenwick Gallery(dont miss Ghost Clock!)
and theNational Postal Museum(home to Owney, the now-taxidermied mascot of the railway mail service).
TheC&O CanalandRock Creek Parkare excellent places to start.Roosevelt Islandis also worth a visit.
If you like your nature with a side of civilization, check out theBotanical Gardensor theNational Arboretum.
Your Turn: Have you visited Washington, D.C.?
What are your favorite, affordable activities in the city?
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Lyndsee Simpson is a freelance writer and editor in Washington, D.C.
This weekend shes tracking down thechampagne truckand pretending to understand modern art at theHirschorn.
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