Some offices, museums, churches to stay open as ‘rest stops’ for weary

As the bitter chill intensifies every day, many are anxious about the prospect of walking miles outdoors to the various inaugural events. But fear not, some federal buildings will remain open on Inauguration Day as “rest stops.”

“I have been concerned with the uncontrollables — things like the size of the crowd and the cold,” said D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who was the biggest proponent of keeping the buildings open. “I wanted to make sure that there were strategic locations open for people.”