Peachy the Magazine May June 2015 | Page 89

EAT. STAY. SHOP. PLAY. The U.S. National Arboretum, photo by Wayne Thume via Flickr. are necessary for entering the Holocaust Memorial Museum building…lest we ever forget. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW 202.488.0400   The Spy Museum Compared to the other powerhouse museums, this relatively new and smaller-scaled one is jam-packed with fascinating facts, fun interactive exhibits and a sense of real Washington intrigue. We first went for the kids; we go back now for us. 800 F Street NW 202.393.7798   The Great Outdoors The National Mall Because EVERYTHING is there. 202.426.6841 The United States National Arboretum (photo above) and Dumbarton Oaks Garden Or just take a stroll during Cherry Blossom time and marvel at the wonder of it all. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Rock Creek Park and Great Falls Park Too many awesome hiking/ running spots to adequately do justice. Just get on a pair of comfortable shoes and hit a trail…any trail.  The United States National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue NE 202.245.2726 The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Dumbarton Oaks Garden 3120 R Street NW 202.339.6400 Great Falls Park 9200 Old Dominion Drive 703.285.2965 Rock Creek Park 3545 Williamsburg Lane NW 202.895.6000   MAY JUNE 2015 87