Adams Morgan is a culturally diverse neighborhood adjacent to Woodley Park and is considered to be the heart of Washington's Latin community. The area comes alive at night, with many bars and restaurants along the main street luring locals and visitors alike until the early morning hours. 19th and early 20th-century row houses and apartment buildings line the streets throughout the area, making it an interesting spot to view historic architecture.

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo houses more than 400 species of animals. The zoo’s founder, naturalist William T. Hornaday, developed the zoo because of his concern over the decline of many native American species. Hornaday envisioned a facility that would breed endangered American animals in captivity and educate the public about wildlife. Although he eventually left the National Zoo, it continued to grow and today is known around the world for its collection of uncommon animals. The National Zoo, home to the Giant Pandas and the Great Apes, among many others, is recognized as one of the premier zoological research institutions in the United States. Admission to the zoo is free and guests can expect to see resident giraffes, cobras and komodo dragons as well as the usual lions, tigers and bears. It’s a definite must see while visiting Washington DC.