Music at the National Cathedral
Choral music, organ recitals, the carillon and peal bells all make soulful sounds in the soaring halls of the National Cathedral. The cathedral’s great organ, featuring 10,650 pipes inspires, with free performances every Monday and Wednesday at 12:30.

A soothing stone massage
Indulge in DC - body and soul. After hours on your feet visiting museums, exploring neighborhoods or hitting the tradeshow floor, DC opens its doors welcoming you to some very posh hotel and day spas. The signature cherry blossom ritual at the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental combines a cherry scrub foot massage with an aromatherapy massage with stones.

A pilgrimage to Little Rome in Brookland 
Brookland has been dubbed “Little Rome” thanks to its collection of more than 60 Catholic institutions including Catholic University. Picnic in the gardens of the Franciscan Monastery or pause for reflection in the largest Catholic Church in the U.S., the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Sunday brunch at B. Smith’s
Located in the former Presidential Suite at historic Union Station, B. Smith’s offers up a famous address and a famous founder. The crowds flocking here find Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine on the menu and live jazz on stage during Sunday brunch. Other popular spots from brunch include Georgia Brown’s, Acadiana, Café Atlantico and Old Ebbitt Grill.

Underground sounds at Bohemian Caverns
The caverns, located at the intersection of 11th and U streets, originally opened its doors in 1926 and quickly became the city’s preeminent jazz club. Legendary artists such as Billie Holliday, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughn, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane packed the house with finely dressed crowds. Now you’ll find a more relaxed vibe and live music virtually every night of the week.