COMING SOON!
We are excited to explore D.C. with you through District Connections starting in the fall! In the meantime, start browsing our catalogue of free and low-cost attractions that you can experience on your own.
District Connections
District Connections links you with the cultural and intellectual diversity that Washington, D.C. has to offer. The program offers first-year undergraduate students at the George Washington University access to staff- and peer-led activities designed to connect new to each other and to this vibrant city.
"I think that simply providing opportunities like these is amazing because many times I want to explore but don't know where to start, or how to plan and go through with the events."
2019 District Connections Participant
Exploring the District
With new opportunities and events added all the time, you'll never have to look far to decide on your next D.C. adventure!
Sporting Events
Starting at $13 and up
- The 2019 World Series Champions
- Only a 30 minute metro ride away
- Don't forget to watch the Presidents' Race during the 4th inning!
- Last at-home game is October 3rd! Catch them before the season ends!
Starting at $16 and up
- Only a short 20 minute metro ride away
- At-home games start December 17th!
- Great indoor winter activity!
- Fun way to discover downtown and all its offerings
Starting at $66 and up
- 1 hour metro ride
- Regular season at-home games starting September 12th!
- Explore beyond the District!
Starting at $20
- Only a short 20 minute metro ride away
- At-home games starting in late January
- Bundle up for this winter activity!
Starting at $20
- 40 minute metro ride
- Catch them before their season ends October 30th!
- Fun fall activity to explore Southwest D.C.!
Museums
Free!
- 15 minute metro ride or 30 minute walk
- A marvelous collection of portraits of people who have made an impact in America including the only collection of Presidential Portraits outside of the White House and several other wonderful rotating exhibitions.
Free!
- 22 minute metro ride or 25 minute walk
- “About: The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.” - Smithsonian Institution
Free!
- 20 minute metro ride or 35 minute walk
- “About: The National Museum of African Art is the only national museum in the United States dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of the arts of Africa. On exhibit are the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa.” - Smithsonian Institution
Free!
- 20 minute metro ride or 40 minute walk
- “About: Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. The flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, exhibits aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts. The museum has an IMAX theater for out-of-this-world escapes.” - Smithsonian Institution
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA
airandspace.si.edu/udvar-hazy-center
Free!
- 30 minute car drive via rideshare
- “The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the museum in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of historically significant air- and spacecraft, along with thousands of small artifacts, are on display in an open, hangar-like setting. Other features of the Center include the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, the Airbus IMAX Theater, and the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, where visitors can watch museum specialists at work restoring artifacts.” - Smithsonian Institution
Free!
- 17 minute metro ride or 30 minute walk
- “The nation’s first collection of American art offers an unparalleled record of the American experience, capturing the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. The museum is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world, including works by such stylistically diverse luminaries as John Singleton Copley, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O’Keeffe, housed in one of the oldest public buildings constructed in early Washington.” - Smithsonian Institution
Free!
- 24 minute metro ride or 45 minute walk
- “The National Museum of the American Indian cares for one of the world’s most expansive collections of Native objects, photographs, and media, covering the entire Western Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. The museum’s sweeping curvilinear architecture, its indigenous landscaping, and its exhibitions, all designed in collaboration with tribes and communities, combine to give visitors from around the world the sense and spirit of Native America.” - Smithsonian Institution
Free!
- 41 minute metro ride
- “Located in the Anacostia neighborhood, this museum examines, documents, and interprets the impact of historical and contemporary social issues on urban communities.” - Smithsonian Institution
Free!
- 17 minute metro ride or 32 minute walk
- “With over 16 million items in its continually growing collections, the Archives of American Art is the world’s largest and most widely used resource dedicated to collecting and preserving the papers and primary records of the visual arts in America.” - Smithsonian Institution
Art, Film, & Theater
Free!
- Short 10 minute walk 10 minute walk from GW!
- Nation’s busiest performing arts center, with over 2,000 shows hosted in a typical year.
- Catch a broadway show, take a free tour, and take in the rich history and treasures of the Kennedy Center!
Free!
- Short 20 minute metro ride from GW
- Theatre company that seeks to ignite a dialogue that connects the universality of classical works to our shared human experiences.
- Showcases hundreds of musicals and performances all throughout the year, perfect for students
Kennedy-Center.org/TheaterSubs
Tickets vary from $48 to $112
- Starting January 4 - January 16, enjoy a joyful broadway musical of Netflix’s very own “The Prom”
- Showcasing at The Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
- A short 10 minute walk from Foggy Bottom’s campus
Kennedy-Center.org/TheaterSubs
Tickets vary from $48 to $112
- From December 14 - January 2, you’re invited to join Beautiful the Carole King Musical, showcasing the tony and grammy inspired story of Carole King's rise to fame
- Wall Street Journal says “Out of control amazing”
- Showcasing at The Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
The Kennedy Center (Concert Hall)
www.kennedy-center.org/nso/home/2021-2022/concert-of-remembrance
Free
- Join the National Symphony Orchestra on September 10 for a free commemorative program marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11
- Begins 7:30 pm on September 10
- Short 10 minute walk from the Foggy Bottom campus
Neighborhood Tours
www.capitolriverfront.org/go/washington-navy-yard
- 35 minute metro ride from GW!
- Established in 1799, it is one of the oldest operating naval facilities in the country!
- Enjoy a beautiful walking tour or DC’s vibrant riverfront and lively parks
www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/
- 45 minute metro ride from GW
- Explore major historic attractions and architectures such as the Barrett Branch Library, Black History Museum, and Spite House.
- Historic District on the Potomac River Waterfront, perfect for visits, and exploration
- Discover more than 250 years of history in addition to tasty restaurants, and vibrant shopping stores.
freetoursbyfoot.com/u-street-walking-tour
Prices vary
- Starting from the notorious Howard Theater, to the African American Civil War Museum this Black Broadway and Historic U St Tour highlights impactful locations vital in black history. Discover the musical heritage of Black Broadway and significant black history of U st
- Short 30 min metro ride
- Come along for a beautiful and refreshing trip around the Capitol Hill / Eastern Market area!
- Picnic Lunch on the Capitol Lawn, and walking exploration of Eastern Market area
- Short 30 minute metro ride from GW
University Student Center
800 21st St NW
Suite 204
Washington, D.C. 20052
(202) 994-6555
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