Visiting the Kennedy Center

We have visited the Kennedy Center three times. The first was a very long time ago before we moved to DC. We came to town for a visit and took an evening bus tour that dropped us off for a few minutes. Then we went to see our grandson perform with his kindergarten class - about sixteen years ago! Then we decided to take a morning walk and ended up there a couple of weeks ago. At the time we hadn’t planned to actually go inside, but decided to anyway. It was very cold outside and it offered a respite. The place was empty! They actually had a tour available that we could have taken but we had a parking meter to contend with and didn’t have enough time. So we just got a map and began to explore. It is very red inside and there are many flags of both nations and states. It must be a spectacle to witness the comings and goings inside when there are special events. There are several theaters as well. You can come to see a movie or listen to the symphony. On the second floor we visited the Kennedy Museum. Obviously the focus is on the arts. We were the only ones in it. Unfortunately we didn’t think to go out on the top floor veranda where there is a 365 degree view of the city and beyond. Maybe next time - whenever that may be. When we got home I read about all that goes on there. Since the addition of the new pedestrian bridge it is easier to walk there if you park near the Lincoln Memorial. Neither my husband nor I are in to plays or shows that much anymore. And just down the street is the watergate complex. All I can say is that there is always something to see or visit here. But I feel less inclined than before.