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Here's how to fill your itinerary. </h2> <div class="meta"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard">Written by <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/author/amoeller/" title="Posts by Amy Moeller" class="author url fn" rel="author">Amy Moeller</a> <div class="author-social"> <span class="email"><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dff9fca7e9eee4f9fceeefe6e4b0f9fca7e9eae4f9fceeefe7e4f9fceeefe7e4f9fca7e9eae4f9fca7e8ede4f9fce9ebe4a8f9fca7e9eee4f9fceeeeeae4b7f9fca7e9e6e4f9fca7e9bae4f9fceeefece4abf9fca7e9b9e4f9fceeeeefe4b6f9fca7e9eee4f9fca7e9bae4f9fcebe9e4bcf9fca7e9b9e4f9fceeefe6e4" class="generic log-event" data-category="AuthorBioboxClick" data-action="email" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a></span> <span class="instagram"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/@amyemoeller" class="generic log-event" data-category="AuthorBioboxClick" data-action="instagram" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-instagram"></i></a></span> </div> </span><span class="posted-on-time"> | Published on <span class="posted-on"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2023-03-14T14:39:24-04:00">March 14, 2023</time></span></span></span> </div> <div class="social-group" style="margin-bottom:0px"> <a href="" class="social-button twitter csbuttons log-event" data-type="twitter" data-category="SocialTopClick" data-action="twitter" data-count="true" data-txt="The 100 Best Things to Do in Washington, DC" data-url="https://www.washingtonian.com/guides/things-to-do/the-100-best-things-to-do-in-washington-dc/"> <span class="social-button-twitter-text"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i> Tweet</span> </a> <a href="" class="social-button facebook csbuttons log-event" data-type="facebook" data-count="true" data-category="SocialTopClick" data-action="facebook" data-url="https://www.washingtonian.com/guides/things-to-do/the-100-best-things-to-do-in-washington-dc/"> <span class="social-button-text"><i class="fa fa-facebook"></i> Share</span> </a> </div> <div class="tw-mb-4 tw-mt-4"> <instaread-player publication="washingtonian"></instaread-player> </div> </div> <div class="article-content"> <span id='table-of-contents' class='wash-scroll-target'></span><div class='wash-table-of-contents'><h5>Contents</h5><ol><li><a href='#gotoarenownedmuseumorartgallery'>Go to a renowned museum or art gallery.聽</a></li><li><a href='#visitamuseumorgalleryyoudidntknowwashere'>Visit a museum or gallery you didn鈥檛 know was here.聽</a></li><li><a href='#seethemonuments'>See the monuments.聽</a></li><li><a href='#checkoutsomehiddengems'>Check out some hidden gems.</a></li><li><a href='#takeatour'>Take a tour.</a></li><li><a href='#gotothezoo'>Go to the zoo.</a></li><li><a href='#getoutonthewater'>Get out on the water.</a></li><li><a href='#goshopping'>Go shopping.</a></li><li><a href='#eatyourheartout'>Eat your heart out.</a></li><li><a href='#havebrunch'>Have brunch.</a></li><li><a href='#catchanoutdoormovie'>Catch an outdoor movie.</a></li><li><a href='#enjoyarooftophappyhour'>Enjoy a rooftop happy hour.</a></li><li><a href='#slipintoaspeakeasystylespot'>Slip into a speakeasy(-style) spot.聽</a></li><li><a href='#attendaconcert'>Attend a concert.</a></li><li><a href='#takeascenicstroll'>Take a scenic stroll.</a></li><li><a href='#takeahikeorbikeride'>Take a hike鈥攐r bike ride.</a></li><li><a href='#loungebythepool'>Lounge by the pool.</a></li><li><a href='#cooloffatasplashpark'>Cool off at a splash park.</a></li><li><a href='#playaround'>Play around.</a></li><li><a href='#experiencewashingtonswintercharm'>Experience Washington鈥檚 winter charm.</a></li><li><a href='#attendafestival'>Attend a festival.</a></li><li><a href='#gotoagame'>Go to a game.</a></li><li><a href='#gotothetheater'>Go to the theater.</a></li><li><a href='#catchacomedyshow'>Catch a comedy show.</a></li></ol></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> <?xml encoding="UTF-8"><html><body><p>Whether you’re heading to Washington, DC, for a weekend getaway or a weeklong trip, or you’re a local showing around visitors, you might be wondering how to best spend your time in our nation’s capital. Here is our guide to the best things to do in Washington, DC, right now.</p> <figure id="attachment_1599585" style="width: 2500px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2500" height="1667" title="NASM2021-06459 - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1599585 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459.jpg" alt="best things to do in DC, Air and Space Museum" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459.jpg 2500w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-653x435.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-750x500.jpg 750w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2500" height="1667" title="NASM2021-06459 - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1599585 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459.jpg" alt="best things to do in DC, Air and Space Museum" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459.jpg 2500w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-653x435.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-750x500.jpg 750w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NASM2021-06459-1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">A view of the “America by Air” gallery from the second floor balcony at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, December 7, 2021. (Smithsonian photo by Jim Preston)[NASM2021-06459] This photo is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use: si.edu/termsofuse.</figcaption></figure> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="gotoarenownedmuseumorartgallery"></span><h3><b>Go to a renowned museum or art gallery. </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">DC is <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/dc-museums/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">full of museums and galleries</a>. All </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">kinds</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of museums and galleries. <a href="https://www.si.edu/museums" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Smithsonian</a> has nearly two dozen, including two campuses of the Air & Space museum. There are <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/12/27/travel-guide-dc-science-museums/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">museums for science and nature buffs</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and some you may have <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/27/hidden-museums-in-the-dc-area" target="_blank" rel="noopener">seen on TikTok</a></span>. Some old, and <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/28/inside-the-rubell-museum-dcs-must-visit-new-contemporary-art-space/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">some very new museums</a>. Among the most notable, and not-to-be-missed museums and galleries are these:</p><div id="emp-9144d" class="emp-action emp-ad" style="width:100%;text-align:center;"><style>#placement_517782_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}</style> <script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script><script type="text/javascript" data-jetpack-boost="ignore"> var rnd = Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6); var pid517782 = rnd; var plc517782 = window.plc517782 || 0; var abkw = window.abkw || ''; var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=517782;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid517782+';place='+(plc517782++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER'; var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1]; document.write('<scr'+'ipt src="'+absrc+'" type="text/javascript"></'+'script>'); </script></div> <p><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Air & Space Museum</a><br> <strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://npg.si.edu/home/national-portrait-gallery" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Portrait Gallery</a><br> <strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The National Museum of African-American History and Culture</a><br> <strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.spymuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The International Spy Museum</a><br> <strong>5.</strong> <a href="http://naturalhistory.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Museum of Natural History</a> (It was the most visited Smithsonian museum in 2024, with 3.9 million visitors.)<br> <strong>6.</strong> <a href="https://americanart.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery</a><br> <strong>7.</strong> <a href="https://www.nga.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The National Gallery of Art</a> (Don’t miss its sculpture garden.)<br> <strong>8.</strong> <a href="https://hirshhorn.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden</a><br> <strong>9.</strong> <a href="https://www.phillipscollection.org/visit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Phillips Collection</a> (The ultra-famous “Luncheon of the Boating Party” is alone worth a visit.)</p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_1537150" style="width: 3000px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2269" title="IMG_5721 - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1537150 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721.jpg" alt="the best things to do in Washington, DC, planet word" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721.jpg 3000w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-300x227.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-1024x774.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-768x581.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-1536x1162.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-2048x1549.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-256x194.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-653x494.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-994x752.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2269" title="IMG_5721 - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1537150 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721.jpg" alt="the best things to do in Washington, DC, planet word" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721.jpg 3000w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-300x227.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-1024x774.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-768x581.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-1536x1162.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-2048x1549.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-256x194.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-653x494.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_5721-994x752.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Planet Word. Photograph by Evy Mages <a target='_blank' href="https://instagram.com/evymages" class='fa fa-instagram padding-left-5 no-underline'> </a> <a target='_blank' href="https://twitter.com/evymages" class='fa fa-twitter padding-left-5 no-underline'> </a></figcaption></figure> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="visitamuseumorgalleryyoudidntknowwashere"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Visit a museum or gallery you didn’t know was here. </b></h3> <p>Been to DC before? Been here awhile? Maybe you’ve hit all the more notable museums—trust us, there’s more. <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/01/26/92-hidden-gems-attractions-in-washington/#Tiny-Museums)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Some are tiny</a>, some niche, like <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/01/26/92-hidden-gems-attractions-in-washington/#Salute-the-Troops" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the military museums,</a> or a little newer, like <a href="https://www.museumofthebible.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Museum of the Bible</a>. Here are a few of our favorites that you may not have known were here:</p> <p><strong>10.</strong> <a href="https://www.invent.org/museum">National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum</a><br> <strong>11.</strong> <a href="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Postal Museum</a><br> <strong>12.</strong> <a href="https://www.dctrolley.org/">National Capital Trolley Museum</a><br> <strong>13.</strong> <a href="https://planetwordmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Planet Word</a>, an immersive, voice-activated language museum.</p> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> <div class="related"><div class="title"><span>Related</span></div><div class="content"><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/guides/things-to-do/the-39-best-hotels-in-washington-dc/">The 39 Best Hotels in Washington, DC</a></div><div class="clearfix"></div></div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="seethemonuments"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>See the monuments. </b></h3> <p><strong>14.</strong> There are at least <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/06/20/national-monuments-bucket-list-dc-travel-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nine national monuments</a> that should be on your list, plus <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/10/washington-dc-memorials-you-didnt-know-existed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more you maybe never knew existed.</a> Our favorite way to see DC’s iconic sights such as the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Memorial? Touring them at night.</p> <figure id="attachment_1628691" style="width: 1590px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1590" height="2048" title="51212097644_944f080207_k - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1628691 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k.jpg 1590w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-233x300.jpg 233w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-795x1024.jpg 795w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-768x989.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-1193x1536.jpg 1193w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-256x330.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-653x841.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-994x1280.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-1536x1978.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1590" height="2048" title="51212097644_944f080207_k - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1628691 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k.jpg 1590w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-233x300.jpg 233w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-795x1024.jpg 795w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-768x989.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-1193x1536.jpg 1193w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-256x330.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-653x841.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-994x1280.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51212097644_944f080207_k-1536x1978.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">The Einstein Memorial. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Photograph by <a href="https://flic.kr/p/2m2roqL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flickr user Ron Cogswell</a></span></figcaption></figure> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="checkoutsomehiddengems"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Check out some hidden gems.</h3> <p>In addition to the widely-known national monuments, there are some hidden gems. Among them:</p> <p><strong>15.</strong> <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/01/26/92-hidden-gems-attractions-in-washington/#Hidden-in-Plain-Sight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The “original” Lincoln memorial</a><br> <strong>16.</strong> <a href="http://www.nasonline.org/about-nas/visiting-nas/nas-building/the-einstein-memorial.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Einstein Memorial</a><br> <strong>17.</strong> <a href="https://www.usbg.gov/bartholdi-fountain-fountain-light-and-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Bartholdi Fountain in the U.S. Botanic Gardens</a></p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_1078250" style="width: 2768px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img decoding="async" title=" - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1078250 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Washington_National_Cathedral_in_Washington_D_C_1.jpg" alt="best things to do in Washington, DC, the National Cathedral"><noscript><img decoding="async" title=" - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1078250 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Washington_National_Cathedral_in_Washington_D_C_1.jpg" alt="best things to do in Washington, DC, the National Cathedral"></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Photograph of the National Cathedral via Wikimedia Commons.</figcaption></figure> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="takeatour"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Take a tour.</b></h3> <p>There are a slew of tours you can take in this town—buses, trolleys, Segways, bikes, on foot, and more. Some are more traditional, and others feel VIP—like this <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g28970-d13871790-Perfect_Private_Night_Tour_of_Washington_DC-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Perfect Private Night Tour of Washington DC</a>” ($435). There are also <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/19/these-historical-ghost-tours-explore-the-dc-areas-spooky-past/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ghost tours</a> and <a href="https://monumentalboattours.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boat tours.</a> Tours of the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/visit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">White House</a> require a bit of planning in advance, but tours of the Washington Monument <a href="https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">can be arranged in advance <em>or</em> attempted same-day</a>. Some well-known sites that offer lesser-known tours, include these:</p> <p><strong>18.</strong> <a href="https://cathedral.org/visit-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington National Cathedral</a> offers a variety of tour options, including private tours, thematic tours, <a href="https://cathedral.org/visit-tour/plan-your-visit/insider-access/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">behind-the-scenes-y “insider access”</a> tours, and “<a href="https://cathedral.org/visit-tour/plan-your-visit/tower-climbs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tower climbs</a>“—the climbs are a lot of effort, but the view is unlike any other.<br> <strong>19.</strong> <a href="https://fords.org/visit-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ford’s Theatre</a><br> <strong>20.</strong> <a href="https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/book-a-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Capitol</a><br> <strong>21.</strong> <a href="https://www.loc.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Library of Congress</a> (While it no longer offers guided tours, you can still take a self-guided tour—you’ll just need a timed-entry pass, which you can reserve in advance, or attempt to snag a a same-day pass.)<br> <strong>22.</strong> George Washington’s <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/things-to-do/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mount Vernon</a> estate offers many different tours, from general mansion tours to specialty tours.<br> <strong>23.</strong> <a href="https://hillwoodmuseum.org/visit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hillwood Estate</a>s, the 13-acre garden estate formerly owned by Marjorie Post, also offers mansion tours and, seasonally, garden tours.</p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_1578630" style="width: 3000px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2001" title="xqjnewsroomplay - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1578630 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay.jpg" alt="the best things to do in Washington, DC, the National Zoo" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay.jpg 3000w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-653x436.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-750x500.jpg 750w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2001" title="xqjnewsroomplay - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1578630 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay.jpg" alt="the best things to do in Washington, DC, the National Zoo" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay.jpg 3000w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-653x436.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-750x500.jpg 750w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/xqjnewsroomplay-1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian National Zoo.</figcaption></figure> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="gotothezoo"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Go to the zoo.</h3> <p><strong>24.</strong> <a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The National Zoo</a>—home to pandas!—is free to explore, but timed-entry passes are required.</p> <figure id="attachment_1534110" style="width: 842px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="842" height="540" title="Patriot - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1534110 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot.jpg 842w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-300x192.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-768x493.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-256x164.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-653x419.jpg 653w" sizes="(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="842" height="540" title="Patriot - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1534110 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot.jpg 842w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-300x192.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-768x493.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-256x164.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patriot-653x419.jpg 653w" sizes="(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">The Patriot, one of two mid-century luxury yachts available for private parties through Vintage Yacht Charters. Photograph courtesy of Vintage Yacht Charters.</figcaption></figure> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="getoutonthewater"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Get out on the water.</h3> <p>Washington, DC’s waterfront is extensive—and often, overlooked by visitors. But being out on the water offers great views of DC’s skyline and monuments back on shore, and there are a lot of easy ways to get out on the Potomac or Anacostia rivers.</p> <p><strong>25.</strong> Rent a boat. There are <a href="https://floatdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">picnic boats at GoBoat,</a> <a href="https://www.yachtdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vintage Yacht Charters</a>, a <a href="https://seasuitecruises.com/tiki-club/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Georgetown party boat called the Potomac Tiki Club</a>, and <a href="https://dchottubboat.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“sea the city” themed hot tub cruises.</a><br> <strong>26.</strong> Rent a stand-up paddle board or a kayak at <a href="https://www.potomacpaddlesports.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Potomac Paddlesports</a>, <a href="https://paddlestrokesup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paddlestroke SUP</a>, the <a href="https://boatingindc.com/boathouses/the-wharf-boathouse/">Wharf Boathouse</a>, <a href="https://boatingindc.com/key-bridge-boathouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Key Bridge Boathouse</a> (which also offers tours by water), or <a href="https://monumentaltoursinc.com/boat-cruises/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thompson Boat Center</a>.<br> <strong>27.</strong> Take a <a href="https://www.cityexperiences.com/washington-dc/?pageNo=1&query=&sortBy=prodv3_ce_experiences&destination=&country=&city=Washington%20DC&city=Alexandria&&audience=&durationTiming=&webCategoriesMain=&brandTag=&priceMin=&priceMax=&dateMin=&dateMax=&hierarchical.lvl0=&showPriceWithFees=false" target="_blank" rel="noopener">water taxi</a>. They’re relatively cheap, and they run between the Wharf, Georgetown, Alexandria, and National Harbor.</p> <figure id="attachment_1479304" style="width: 1024px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" title="CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1479304 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY.png" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY.png 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-300x169.png 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-768x432.png 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-256x144.png 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-653x367.png 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-994x559.png 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" title="CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1479304 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY.png 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-300x169.png 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-768x432.png 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-256x144.png 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-653x367.png 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CCDC_march_2021_PALMER_ALLEY-994x559.png 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">CityCenterDC’s Palmer Alley</figcaption></figure> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="goshopping"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Go shopping.</b></h3> <p>There are plenty of places to shop in the DC area. We’ve mapped <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/06/guide-best-thrift-and-consignment-stores-in-the-dc-area/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">out several thrifting routes for a day spent treasure-</a>hunting. Our list of <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/11/23/37-dc-area-stores-you-can-also-shop-online-for-small-business-saturday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">39 small businesses worth checking out for Small Business Saturday </a>just scratches the surface of the small business community. <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/04/12/11-places-to-shop-sustainable-fashion-in-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable shopping</a> has its own thriving category—as do <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/07/25/21-independent-bookstores-to-browse-in-the-dc-area/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">independent bookstores.</a> There are even have a handful of <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/05/permanent-jewelry-has-made-its-way-from-tiktok-to-dc-heres-where-you-can-get-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">places that offer permanent jewelry</a> and one very cool <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/02/15/dcs-most-adventurous-record-store-just-opened-in-chevy-chase/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new record store</a>. For a brief visit, there are a handful of shopping districts worth adding to your itinerary:</p> <p><strong>28.</strong> <a href="https://www.georgetowndc.com/neighborhood/m-street/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Georgetown</a><br> <strong>29.</strong> <a href="https://www.citycenterdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CityCenterDC</a> for upscale and designer boutiques (Tip: the outdoor shopping district’s Instagrammable Palmer Alley is decorated with seasonal installations.)<br> <strong>30.</strong> 14th Street, which could be combined with nearby shops on U Street in Shaw.<br> <strong>31. </strong><a href="https://www.misspixies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">M</a><a href="https://www.misspixies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iss Pixie’s</a> vintage/antiques store in Adams Morgan.<strong><br> </strong><strong>32.</strong> <a href="https://unionmarketdc.com/shop-the-district/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Union Market</a>. There are stores (and dining destinations) in the market itself, but there are also shops in the surrounding district, including toy store <a href="https://threelittles.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three Littles DC</a>, the jewelry store <a href="https://shopshelter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shelter</a>, and <a href="https://www.shopmadeindc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop Made in DC</a> with its locally made goods. A little further south, the H Street Corridor has some spots worth checking out, like the restaurant-slash-menswear-store <a href="https://store.maketto1351.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maketto</a>, and a <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/03/07/ephemeral-tattoo-dc-tattoo-designed-to-fade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new tattoo studio that makes tattoos designed to fade</a>.</p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_1620035" style="width: 1200px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" title="The Dabney, Washington, DC - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1620035 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018.jpg 1200w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-653x435.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-750x500.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" title="The Dabney, Washington, DC - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1620035 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018.jpg 1200w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-653x435.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/THEDABNEY2022_0018-750x500.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">The Dabney highlights live-fire hearth cooking and Mid-Atlantic ingredients. Photograph by Scott Suchman <a target='_blank' href='https://www.instagram.com/scottsuchman' class='fa fa-instagram padding-left-5 no-underline'> </a> </figcaption></figure> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="eatyourheartout"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Eat your heart out.</b></h3> <p>While you’re here, grab a half smoke at <a class="c-link" href="https://benschilibowl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://benschilibowl.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Ben’s Chili Bowl</a>—a DC institution. Otherwise, our list of the <a class="c-link" href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/01/25/the-100-very-best-restaurants-in-washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/01/25/the-100-very-best-restaurants-in-washington-dc/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">100 very best restaurants</a> is the place to start for making your culinary plans. Our top five places to eat for 2025 include:</p> <p><strong>33.</strong> <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2025/albi-3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Albi</a>, a wood-fired Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Navy Yard.<br> <strong>34. </strong><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2025/dogon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dōgon</a>, an Afro-Caribbean sport from chef Kwame Onwuachi.<strong><br> </strong><strong>35.</strong> <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2025/pascual/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pascual</a>, a wood-fired Mexican place from the couple behind Georgetown’s Lutèce.<br> <strong>36.</strong> <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2025/moon-rabbit-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moon Rabbit</a>, a Vietnamese restaurant in Penn Quarter.<br> <strong>37.</strong> <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2025/tail-up-goat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tail Up Goat</a>, a Mediterranean favorite in Adams Morgan.</p> <p>(If you’re most concerned with Michelin stars, <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/12/09/dcs-2024-michelin-star-restaurants-announced/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">that local list is here,</a> plus you’ll find the latest news on restaurant openings <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/sections/food/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.)</p> <figure id="attachment_1621050" style="width: 1024px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="677" title="Uncaged Mimosas - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1621050 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-768x508.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-256x169.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-653x432.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-994x657.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="677" title="Uncaged Mimosas - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1621050 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-768x508.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-256x169.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-653x432.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-994x657.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo-output-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy Uncaged Mimosas.</figcaption></figure> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="havebrunch"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Have brunch.</h3> <p><strong>38.</strong> This city <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/09/17/ultimate-dc-brunch-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">loves brunch</a>. One <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/09/23/did-clydes-of-georgetown-invent-dc-brunch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">local restaurant even claims they invented it</a>. One incredibly <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/01/27/dcs-new-over-the-top-brunch-spot-serves-25-different-mimosas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">over-the-top spot serves 25 different kinds of mimosas</a>, but there are also <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/04/28/18-brunch-spots-for-special-occasions-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">special-occasion</a> brunches; <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/08/12/8-dc-area-bottomless-brunches-that-are-totally-worth-the-splurge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bottomless brunches</a>; and <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/03/04/15-pretty-patios-for-brunch-by-the-water-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patio brunches with water views</a>. Depending on your plans and interests, <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/brunch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check here for our regularly updated</a> brunch news and guides.</p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_1588117" style="width: 3000px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2250" title="Photo courtsey of EDENS_UM Drive In_05.2021_002 - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1588117 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002.jpg" alt="Union Market's outdoor movie series in 2021. Photograph courtesy of EDENS." srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002.jpg 3000w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-256x192.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-653x490.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-994x746.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2250" title="Photo courtsey of EDENS_UM Drive In_05.2021_002 - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1588117 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002.jpg" alt="Union Market's outdoor movie series in 2021. Photograph courtesy of EDENS." srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002.jpg 3000w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-256x192.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-653x490.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Photo-courtsey-of-EDENS_UM-Drive-In_05.2021_002-994x746.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Union Market’s outdoor movie series in 2021. Photograph courtesy of EDENS.</figcaption></figure> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="catchanoutdoormovie"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Catch an outdoor movie.</b></h3> <p><strong>39.</strong> Washingtonians love outdoor movies—both the drive-in and the blanket-in-a-park variety. There are lots to choose from every summer, though the season is short lived—the earliest ones usually start in May, and the latest typically wrap up in September. This year’s schedules are still yet to be announced, but <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/05/14/drive-in-movie-outdoor-movie-around-the-dmv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last year’s guide is a great jumping-off point</a>.</p> <p><div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div><br> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="900" title="ElTecho_NewRoof-7646 - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-1192049" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646.jpg 1200w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-256x192.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-653x490.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-994x746.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="900" title="ElTecho_NewRoof-7646 - Washingtonian" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1192049" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646.jpg 1200w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-256x192.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-653x490.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ElTecho_NewRoof-7646-994x746.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></noscript> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="enjoyarooftophappyhour"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Enjoy a rooftop happy hour.</b></h3> <p>In nice weather, locals head to rooftops all over DC for food, drink, and, of course, great views. Here are <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/02/23/its-perfect-outside-so-here-are-17-great-outdoor-happy-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17 great outdoor happy hours</a> and <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/05/20/11-new-and-newly-reopened-rooftops-for-summer-fun-in-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11 (relatively) new and newly reopened rooftop bars,</a> plus a ton of other <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/02/23/best-restaurants-bars-rooftops-patios-for-eating-and-drinking-outside-dc-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">great places to eat and drink outside</a>. For a local rooftop happy hour, specifically, try one of these:</p> <p><strong>40.</strong> <a href="https://www.takodadc.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Takoda</a>, an American-style restaurant and beer garden.<br> <strong>41.</strong> <a href="https://www.imperialdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Imperial</a>, a Mid-Atlantic/southern France-inspired menu with $2 oysters at happy hour.<br> <strong>42.</strong> <a href="https://hanksoysterbar.com/old-town/menus/#happy-hour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hank’s Oyster Bar Alexandria</a>, with $2 oysters, plus a selection of discounted wine, beer, and cocktails for happy hour.<br> <strong>43.</strong> <a href="https://jackrosediningsaloon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Rose Dining Saloon</a>, a heated rooftop terrace with a great whiskey list.<br> <strong>44.</strong> <a href="https://www.eltechodc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Techo</a>, a burrito truck-turned-restaurant with an Instagrammable “Latin jungle vacation” design on a heated roof deck.<br> <strong>45.</strong> <a href="https://allpurposedc.com/locations/capitol-riverfront/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Purpose Riverfront</a>, for local beer and seasonal deck-oven pizzas on the roof with a water view.</p> <div class="related"><div class="title"><span>Related</span></div><div class="content"><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/31/7-great-new-places-to-shop-around-dc/">7 Great New Places to Shop Around DC</a></div><div class="clearfix"></div></div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="slipintoaspeakeasystylespot"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Slip into a speakeasy(-style) spot. </b></h3> <p>The other place Washingtonians like to drink these days? Speakeasy-like spots. Here are some current favorites:</p> <p><strong>46.</strong> <a href="https://capodeli.com/715florida/backroom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BackRoom at Capo</a>, serving classic cocktails in the literal (upscale) back room of a Shaw deli.<br> <strong>47.</strong> <a href="https://www.600tdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">600 T</a>, serving martinis, high balls, and other “premium” cocktails with popcorn, peanuts, and sweet potato doughnuts.<br> <strong>48.</strong> <a href="https://okpbdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OKPB</a>, for cocktails plus a limited selection of beer and wine in Mount Pleasant</p> <div class="related"><div class="title"><span>Related</span></div><div class="content"><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/guides/things-to-do/the-9-best-pet-friendly-hotels-in-washington-dc/">The 9 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Washington, DC</a></div><div class="clearfix"></div></div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="attendaconcert"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Attend a concert.</b></h3> <p>Music <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/10/30/history-go-go-6-step-guide-the-essentials/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in DC</a> has a <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/07/05/from-duke-ellington-to-the-9-30-club-the-fascinating-history-of-a-dc-venue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rich history</a> and a thriving scene, with no shortage of venues and performances. <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/07/05/35-places-to-see-a-show-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here’s a guide to 35 places to see a show—from big arenas to tiny clubs</a>. Among them:</p> <p><strong>49.</strong> <a href="https://www.930.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">930 Club</a><br> <strong>50.</strong> <a href="https://theanthemdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Anthem</a><br> <strong>51.</strong> <a href="https://www.birchmere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Birchmere</a><br> <strong>52.</strong> <a href="https://www.blackcatdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Cat</a><br> <strong>53.</strong> <a href="https://echostage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Echostage</a><br> <strong>54.</strong> <a href="https://silverspringdowntown.com/go/the-fillmore-silver-spring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fillmore</a><br> <strong>55.</strong> <a href="https://www.thehowardtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Howard Theatre</a></p> <div class="related"><div class="title"><span>Related</span></div><div class="content"><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/05/13/our-23-favorite-day-spas-in-washington/">23 of Our Favorite Spas</a></div><div class="clearfix"></div></div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="takeascenicstroll"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Take a scenic stroll.</b></h3> <p>DC is a walking town. We’ve got <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/27/winter-walks-around-the-dc-area/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">winter walks</a>, <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/09/02/finding-your-walk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">great walks along the water</a>, and more. Take a stroll, and maybe pack a blanket and a <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/05/28/the-best-restaurants-markets-to-order-picnic-baskets-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">picnic</a> lunch. Here are a few places to start.</p> <p><strong>56.</strong> Through Georgetown—and check out the view from <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/georgetown-waterfront-park.htm">Georgetown Waterfront Park</a><br> <strong>57.</strong> <a href="https://visitalexandria.com/old-town/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Old Town Alexandria</a> (<a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/special/waterfront/default.aspx?id=89727">Alexandria’s Waterfront Park</a> makes for a great picnic spot)<br> <strong>58.</strong> Along <a href="https://www.wharfdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Wharf</a></p> <figure id="attachment_1312337" style="width: 999px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="658" title="FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1312337 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy.jpg 999w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-768x506.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-256x169.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-653x430.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-994x655.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="658" title="FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1312337 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy.jpg 999w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-768x506.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-256x169.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-653x430.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-994x655.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FF52F1CC-F2B0-94C2-76208D18B140202AHiResProxy-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Boulder Bridge at Rock Creek Park. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service.</figcaption></figure> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="takeahikeorbikeride"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Take a hike—or bike ride.</b></h3> <p>There are plenty of trails for those, too.</p> <p><strong>59.</strong> Through <a href="https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rock Creek Park</a>. Because of its ladder-like layout of trails, Rock Creek Park offers a nearly infinite combination of trails ranging from one to 10 miles. The Pierce Mill entrance is a few blocks north of the National Zoo, and has maps.<br> <strong>60.</strong> <a href="https://www.canaltrust.org/plan/co-canal-towpath/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C&O Canal Towpath</a>. This starts as a flat, easy route through Georgetown and continues for nearly 200 miles. About 12 miles outside of the city, you can branch off onto the <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/billy-goat-trail/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Billy Goat Trail</a>, a popular spot for hiking (you’ll want sturdy hiking boots).<br> <strong>61.</strong> And if you have a car, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grfa/planyourvisit/hiking.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Great Falls</a> may also be worth going out of the city for—it’s got 15 miles of hiking trails that range in difficulty from “easy” to “moderate to hard.” The main attraction, though, are the stunning waterfall views.<br> <strong>62.</strong> Prefer a bike ride? <a href="https://www.bigwheelbikes.com/rentals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rent a bike</a> and head to the <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/05/04/anacostia-riverwalk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anacostia Riverwalk,</a> the <a href="https://www.novaparks.com/parks/washington-and-old-dominion-railroad-regional-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener">W&OD Trail,</a> or Rock Creek Park, where the upper portion of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/upper-beach-drive-will-remain-closed-to-vehicles-year-round.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beach Drive</a> is closed to cars.</p> <p>  </p><div class="mceTemp"></div> <figure id="attachment_1538955" style="width: 1200px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="714" title="071420_ZENA-36 - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-1538955 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36.jpg 1200w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-768x457.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-256x152.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-653x389.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-994x591.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="714" title="071420_ZENA-36 - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-1538955 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36.jpg 1200w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-768x457.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-256x152.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-653x389.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071420_ZENA-36-994x591.jpg 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Hedy’s rooftop and pool bar and restaurant. Photograph courtesy of Hotel Zena</figcaption></figure> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="loungebythepool"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Lounge by the pool.</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If the hotel you’re staying in doesn’t have a pool (<a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/03/14/the-9-best-washington-dc-hotels-with-pools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here are our favorites</a> that do) and you really need to cool off, you could buy a day pass to a hotel rooftop pool. These can be on the pricey side and require reservations in advance, but the passes can come with luxe perks like cabanas, cocktail service, and dining options. Here are three worth checking out: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>63.</strong> <a href="https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hotel-zena?_ga-ft=1a2VbT.0.0.0.0.TWKPbv-1PuAJM3.0.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hedy’s Rooftop at Hotel Zena </a><br> </span><strong>64.</strong> <a href="https://www.deck11rooftop.com/faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deck 11 Rooftop at the Yotel Hotel</a><br> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>65.</strong> <a href="https://www.tagrooftopbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rooftop pool at the Ven Embassy Row Hotel</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a less fancy, but maybe more family-friendly approach, <a href="https://dpr.dc.gov/service/get-swim-pass" target="_blank" rel="noopener">non-residents can pay entry fees</a> (ranging from $3 to $7 a person) to enjoy one of the city’s public pools. Here are a few:</span></p> <p><strong>66.</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://dpr.dc.gov/page/banneker-pool" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Banneker Pool</a></span><br> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>67.</strong> <a href="https://dpr.dc.gov/page/volta-park-pool">Volta Park Pool</a><br> </span><strong>68.</strong> <a href="https://dpr.dc.gov/page/upshur-pool"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upshur Pool</span></a></p> <div class="related"><div class="title"><span>Related</span></div><div class="content"><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/guides/things-to-do/the-best-washington-dc-hotels-with-spas/"> 11 of the Best Hotels With Spas </a></div><div class="clearfix"></div></div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="cooloffatasplashpark"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><strong>Cool off at a splash park.</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>69.</strong> If you just want to cool off—sans the entry fees—you can swing through (or set up a picnic near) a splash park. There’s one at the Georgetown Waterfront Park, and two in Navy Yard (Canal Park and Yards Park). The city also has a handful of “<a href="https://dpr.dc.gov/sprayparks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spray parks</a>” you can check out, and if you’re in Alexandria with children (and don’t mind a fee), check out the</span> <a href="https://www.novaparks.com/waterparks/great-waves-waterpark">Great Waves Waterpark</a>.</p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_423201" style="width: 2560px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1708" title="eleanorsign4 - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-423201 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled.jpg" alt="" srcset="" data-srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-653x436.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-750x500.jpg 750w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1708" title="eleanorsign4 - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-423201 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-256x171.jpg 256w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-653x436.jpg 653w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-994x663.jpg 994w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-375x250.jpg 375w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-750x500.jpg 750w, https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eleanorsign4-scaled-1500x1000.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">The Eleanor, a bowling-themed bar/restaurant. Photo by Kelli Scott.</figcaption></figure> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="playaround"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Play around.</b></h3> <p><strong>70.</strong> Play a round of indoor mini golf (for grownups—21 and up) at <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/03/10/should-you-try-swingers-in-navy-yard-take-our-quiz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swingers</a> in <a href="https://swingers.club/us/locations/washington-dc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dupont or Navy Yard</a> or <a href="https://www.puttery.com/locations/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Puttery.</a><br> <strong>71.</strong> Go <a href="https://pinstripes.com/georgetown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bowling or play bocce at Pinstripes in Georgetown.</a><br> <strong>72.</strong> Try mini-bowling, Skee-Ball, arcade games (and oysters) <a href="https://www.eleanordc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at the Eleanor.</a><br> <strong>73.</strong> Check out the arcade bar <a href="https://www.playersclubdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Players Club.</a><br> <strong>74.</strong> Take a <a href="https://www.capcitycircus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trapeze class.</a></p> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="experiencewashingtonswintercharm"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3><b>Experience Washington’s winter charm.</b></h3> <p>If you’re visiting Washington in the winter, you’ll find <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/27/things-to-do-this-winter-in-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">there’s plenty to do</a> and a lot of seasonal charm, from the <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/12/08/12-outdoor-ice-skating-rinks-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ice-skating rinks</a> to light displays to <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/27/cozy-restaurants-and-bars-dc-area/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cozy, winter-friendly dining options in DC.</a> Here are a few ways to get festive:</p> <p><strong>75.</strong> Go ice-skating at the <a class="subhead" href="https://www.nga.gov/visit/ice-rink.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden</a>.<br> <strong>76.</strong> Dine in an igloo at <a href="https://www.thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar/winter-igloos-washingtondc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Watergate</a>, <a href="https://www.bourbonsteakdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bourbon Steak</a>, or at an <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/12/09/festive-restaurants-for-christmas-eve-dining-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">otherwise festive restaurant</a>.<br> <strong>77.</strong> Check out a<a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/11/28/best-holiday-light-displays-around-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> lights display</a>, such as <a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/zoolights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ZooLights</a> at the National Zoo, or the holiday boat parades at <a href="https://www.wharfdc.com/upcoming-events/2023-12-02-the-districts-holiday-boat-parade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wharf</a> or in <a href="https://visitalexandria.com/holidays/boat-parade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexandria.</a></p> <p>There’s charm in other seasons, too: don’t miss our recommendations for spring’s <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/cherry-blossoms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cherry blossom season</a>, or the <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/06/16/101-of-the-best-things-to-do-this-summer-in-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">101 great things to do in the summer</a>.</p> <figure id="attachment_1584607" style="width: 3000px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2001" title="1_22020611_DavidAndrews_PrideParade_DLA0682_3000 - 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Among them:</p> <p><strong>78.</strong> <a href="https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Cherry Blossom Festival</a> (and its <a href="https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/blossom-kite-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blossom Kite Festival</a>)<br> <strong>79.</strong> <a href="https://www.dcjazzfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DC JazzFest</a><br> <strong>80.</strong> <a href="https://festival.si.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smithsonian Folklife Festival</a><br> <strong>81.</strong> <a href="https://www.capitalpride.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Capital Pride (in 2025, WorldPride!)</a><br> <strong>82.</strong> <a href="https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-to-host-25th-anniversary-national-book-festival-in-september-2025/s/a1b9ad7d-a6d8-4141-9cab-2b1580620b2e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Book Festival</a></p> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="gotoagame"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Go to a game.</h3> <p>Root for the home team. (Or catch yours on the road—we won’t judge.) </p><p><strong>83.</strong> <a href="https://www.nba.com/wizards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA: The Wizards</a><br> <strong>84.</strong> <a href="https://mystics.wnba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WNBA: The Mystics</a><br> <strong>85.</strong> <a href="https://www.commanders.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL: The Commanders</a><br> <strong>86.</strong> <a href="https://www.dcunited.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLS: DC United</a><br> <strong>87.</strong> <a href="https://washingtonspirit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NWSL: Washington Spirit</a><br> <strong>88.</strong> <a href="https://www.mlb.com/nationals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB: Nationals</a><br> <strong>89.</strong> <a href="https://www.nhl.com/capitals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NHL: Capitals</a></p> <p>  <figure id="attachment_617023" style="width: 2560px;" class="wp-caption alignnone size-full "><img decoding="async" title=" - Washingtonian" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-617023 size-full" src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/studiotheatre-scaled.jpeg" alt=""><noscript><img decoding="async" title=" - Washingtonian" class="wp-image-617023 size-full" src="https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/studiotheatre-scaled.jpeg" alt=""></noscript><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Studio Theater photograph via Wikimedia Commons.</figcaption></figure> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> </p><span class="wash-scroll-target" id="gotothetheater"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Go to the theater.</h3> <p>DC has a <a href="https://washington.org/visit-dc/theaters-to-see-a-show-washington-dc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">thriving theater scene, with dozens of theaters</a> offering regular programming. Take your pick, but here are some of the more well-known stages:</p> <p><strong>90.</strong> <a href="https://www.woollymammoth.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woolly Mammoth Theatre</a><br> <strong>91.</strong> <a href="https://www.thenationaldc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Theatre</a><br> <strong>92.</strong> <a href="https://fords.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ford’s Theatre</a><br> <strong>93.</strong> <a href="https://www.arenastage.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arena Stage</a><br> <strong>94.</strong> <a href="https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakespeare Theater Company</a><br> <strong>95.</strong> <a href="https://www.studiotheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Studio Theater</a><br> <strong>96.</strong> <a href="https://www.sigtheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Signature Theater</a><br> <strong>97.</strong> <a href="https://www.kennedy-center.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kennedy Center</a></p> <span class="wash-scroll-target" id="catchacomedyshow"></span><a href="#table-of-contents" class="wash-back-to-top">Back to Top</a><h3>Catch a comedy show.</h3> <p>Despite DC’s buttoned-up reputation, the city has a surprisingly robust comedy scene, with lots of open-mic nights around town. (And some famous comedians have come out of DC, including Ana Gasteyer and Dave Chapelle.) Here are a few places with regular comedy shows:</p> <p><strong>98.</strong> <a href="https://www.dcimprov.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The DC Improv</a><br> <strong>99.</strong> <a href="https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAJv7aA/warner-theatre-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warner Theater</a><br> <strong>100.</strong> <a href="https://www.undergroundcomedydc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underground Comedy</a> (a comedy production company with a roster of places that host regular shows)</p> <div id="" class="dfp_ad_pos ad-float ad-float-center"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { var mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF = googletag.sizeMapping(). addSize([990, 500], [[970, 250],[970, 90]]). addSize([740, 500], [600, 300]). addSize([740, 250], [728, 90]). addSize([400, 300], [300, 250]). addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]). build(); googletag.defineSlot("/1026476/Targeted_970_300x250_BTF", [[970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [600, 300], [300, 250], [320, 50]], "").addService(googletag.pubads()).defineSizeMapping(mapping_Targeted_Billboard_BTF); googletag.display(""); }); </script> </div> </body></html> <div class="keepReading"><i class="fa fa-arrow-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></div> <div class="tags tags--buttons"><span class="tags__label">More: </span><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/features/" rel="tag">Features</a><a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/things-to-do-in-dc/" rel="tag">Things to Do in DC</a></div> </div> <div class="social-group-bottom clearfix"> <div class="social-share-prompt"> Join the conversation! </div> <a href="" class="btn social-button facebook csbuttons log-event" data-type="facebook" data-category="SocialBottomClick" data-action="facebook"> <span class="btn social-button-text"><i class="fa fa-facebook"></i> Share</span> </a> <a href="" class="btn social-button twitter csbuttons log-event" data-type="twitter" data-category="SocialBottomClick" data-action="twitter" data-txt="The 100 Best Things to Do in Washington, DC"> <span class="btn social-button-twitter-text"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i> Tweet</span> </a> </div> <div class="wash-authors"> <div class="row author author-1321"> <div class="col-sm-3 col-xs-4 col-xs-push-4 col-sm-push-9"><div class="force-crop-container-square"><img alt='Amy Moeller' src="//www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/162a288981e5b5c7f5d753085a4834b5?s=192&d=mm&r=g' srcset="" data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/162a288981e5b5c7f5d753085a4834b5?s=384&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='lazy lazy-hidden avatar avatar-192 photo img-circle float-right force-crop-contents-centered noscrollreveal' height='192' width='192' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><noscript><img alt='Amy Moeller' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/162a288981e5b5c7f5d753085a4834b5?s=192&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/162a288981e5b5c7f5d753085a4834b5?s=384&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-192 photo img-circle float-right force-crop-contents-centered noscrollreveal' height='192' width='192' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/></noscript></div></div> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-12 col-sm-pull-3"> <div class="name log-event" data-category="AuthorBioboxClick" data-action="name"> <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/author/amoeller/" class="bio">Amy Moeller</a> </div> <div class='title'>Fashion & Weddings Editor</div><p>Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. 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