"One of the most-visited Smithsonian museums, known for heavy foot traffic during peak season; it's best experienced during shoulder or low-season visits when galleries are less crowded and advanced booking pressures are reduced." - Nicholas DeRenzo Nicholas DeRenzo Nicholas DeRenzo knows where to eat, stay, and play in almost any locale. A travel writer and editor, he has contributed articles to Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, Travel + Leisure, New York magazine, The New York Times, and Sunset. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines