Tired of looking at all the monuments and walking through the museums? Or maybe the esteem of all the marble is making you feel a little deflated? Admittedly, the grandiose nature of our nation’s capital can get a little boring if you’re there for more than a few days. Here are some mroe exciting interesting places within and surrounding DC.

1. U Street—Hit the metro Red Line and get your fanny up to the U Street Stop, the down home African American historic district of town. This is where the civil rights movement really made headway in Washington and where some of the greatest African American achievements still stand today. Eat a chili dog and hit up a couple of dance clubs to get a break from the sights. This is the perfect compromise between history and ragers.

2. Adams Morgan—Right near U Street, Adams Morgan is the “hippest” district of DC. And you better bet all the “hipsters” know it. Only in Adams Morgan can a DC visitor find hookah bars on every street corner, dine with no possibility of finding matching silverware (because that’s too mainstream, of course), and walk through a glittering mosaic of pink and purple painted buildings.

3. Georgetown—Party with the frat boys and shop with the sorority sisters, because Georgetown has everything you need for an uptown experience. Buy a Gucci bag, some Versace glasses, and dine with  brilliant wine glasses, because Georgetown is fancy when it comes to shopping and dining. Georgetown is also great if you're into the bar scene. Hit up Mr. Smith’s or Bagoda, or you could always swagger your way into a college party up the hill at the university.

4. Alexandria—Okay, this is in Virginia… were you really that bored? Even though I wouldn’t recommend this for travelers without wheels, those who've got 'em shouldn't miss this pristine river town. It’s cobblestone streets are always filled with a few neat musicians pandering for tips and are lined with a ton of great restaurants and cheap, vintage stores. Alexandria is for anyone who is in need of a break from their DC engagement.

“Mr. President, meet your closest neighbor: Concepcion Picciotto” is the slogan on Connie’s webpage. For anyone who doesn’t know about this DC landmark, Connie and her home have been located just outside the President’s fence for so long that, even under the strictest force of the law, they cannot be moved. Presidents, political parties, and millions of tourists have passed by while she stood in front of the White House. She has devoted the last thirty years to protesting nuclear weapons. Her entire life is committed to that single, unyielding cause.

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So you’re overwhelmed by the wealth of knowledge the Smithsonian scene presents to you, and you aren’t sure how to cover everything during your stay in DC—if only you knew which museums should make the cut and which shouldn’t. Well, I’ve put myself through the agony that you can now avoid, and I’ve compiled this list so you waste no time (or money) on worthless museums in DC.

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“A five course meal for what?” That’s what you just asked in your head. If you didn’t, please take me with you back to your monetarily deflated planet. The good news is that not only am I a psychic mind reader who can tell what you're thinking, but I’m also here to treat you to the best (and cheapest) meal Philadelphia has to offer. Take a trip down to Reading Terminal Market (pronounced “redding”) and get ready to party it up with the Amish—here’s how to score an indulgent five course meal for under $15 dollars, all in the RTM.

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