The capital of the U.S. is filled with museums -- many of them free to visit as they're part of the Smithsonian. It's no wonder these places are so popular.

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Go on a crawl through more than two dozen independent bookstores, take a spin on the Smithsonian's restored carousel, or go green at an Earth Day festival.

There are tons of free activities for fans before and during the game to help you make the most of your day at Nationals Park! Come for the baseball and stay for the beats! Stick around after select ...