The Freer-Sackler Museum of Asian Art is a lovely spot for a day trip. The museum is filled with Japanese silk scrolls, smiling Buddhas, Islamic manuscripts, and Chinese jades. The highlight is the beautiful blue and gold Peacock Room showcasing a collection of Chinese porcelain.

The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institute. There is no dedicated parking; however, there is plenty of street parking and pay garages. The museum has an amazing gift shop and prices are really reasonable. Visitors are encouraged to pack a lunch as the food located in the adjacent Castle Cafe is expensive for a light snack.