Article Photos: 5 free ways to see Washington, a city of museums



This Feb. 28, 2013 photo shows a visitor viewing the National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial looking towards the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol in Washington. There are probably more free things to do in the U.S. capital than nearly any other major city in the world. The most popular museums and the zoo are free, thanks to government funding, as well as the picturesque memorials and monuments. With so many free options, the biggest challenge might be narrowing down what to see. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

This Feb. 28, 2013 photo shows a visitor viewing the National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial looking towards the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol in Washington. There are probably more free things to do in the U.S. capital than nearly any other major city in the world. The most popular museums and the zoo are free, thanks to government funding, as well as the picturesque memorials and monuments. With so many free options, the biggest challenge might be narrowing down what to see. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)