We live almost equidistant between New York city and Washington DC, about a two hour trip to either city. Pre-COVID we would go a few times a year, see the galleries, Smithsonian, the Met, etc. Get a nice meal. Walk a bit, maybe take subway in to avoid parking hassle. Nice day trip.
Nowadays? Not a chance. Would not go anywhere in either city after dark. Could not get paid enough to ride either subway.
Living in Philadelphia? Yikes!