Furloughed federal employees can avail of a series of specials and discounts during the government shutdown in Washington DC. (A valid ID is required.) Be sure to check local restaurants and bars for other offers. For now, here are some notables:

• Kreeger Museum: free entrance (pictured, main link)
• Spy Museum: half-price entry
• National Museum of Women in the Arts: free entrance
• Compass Coffee: free pastry w/ any drinks order
• Daily Provision: 50% off food and drinks
• Paisano's: 30% off pizzas w/ promo code "TOGETHER"
• Union Pub: $3 beers and $7 beer-and-hotdog combos