Katya from Washington DC

About me I am fortunate to have grown up in a family that values the importance of travel which instilled within me a sense of wanderlust. Traveling opens my mind and my eyes, constantly offering new perspectives on life. My favorite way to explore a city, foreign or familiar, is by walking wherever the wind takes me (which more often than not ends up at a farmers market, flea market or art ...
Aug 27, 2025

Woodrow Wilson House Washington DC

Home of the 28th President

""Woodrow Wilson House" in Washington D.C. is the only presidential museum in the city. It's made for history buffs, like me!"

The Woodrow Wilson House is the home to where the 28th president and his wife retired to after living at the White House. As the only presidential museum in D.C., the Wilson House is made for history buffs. You’ll learn about Wilson’s vision and ideals while getting a glimpse at what home life was like in the 1920s. 

The Wilson House offers various events and educational programming. Lectures, game nights, tours…there is something for everyone. Check online to see what events will be on when you are in town. I would recommend downloading their free audio walking tour of the neighborhood — it taught me many new things about buildings I've walked past many times. 

If you are still craving some history after your visit, turn left out of the museum and head towards Massachusetts Avenue. The stretch near the Wilson House, known as Embassy Row, is lined with embassies from all around the world.

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