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DC & MD To-Do List🗺️✈️
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Ivana Eliza
A curated list of places to see, things to do, and food to eat in Washington DC and Maryland!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Explore the trails & natural beauty.
Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Rent a kayak & paddle along the River.
Potomac River
This trail is a challenging & scenic along the Potomac River.
Billy Goat Trail - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ...
See wild horses & enjoy the beach! 🐎
Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
Charter a sailboat & explore the Bay.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Homepage
Observe migratory birds & wildlife.
Birding at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Wander through themed gardens & enjoy the scenery.
Brookside Gardens
Hike, bike, or horseback ride through the park.
Seneca Creek State Park
Enjoy a scenic bike ride along this trail.
Capital Crescent Trail
Stroll through gardens & see diverse plant collections.
United States National Arboretum
Hike around the falls & enjoy the views.
Great Falls Park
Relax & have a picnic with iconic monuments in the background.
National Mall
Enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring or the monuments year round.
Tidal Basin, Washington, DC
Swim, fish, or relax on the beach.
Sandy Point State Park
Discover waterfalls & scenic trails.
Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area
Restaurants
It's a Michelin-starred restaurant with amazing Mid-Atlantic cuisine.
The Dabney
Little Serow is a Northern Thai restaurant with a fixed-price menu that's super flavorful and spicy.
Little Serow | Serow To Go
Rasika serves modern Indian cuisine with a really sophisticated twist.
Rasika
Rose's Luxury is known for its innovative and eclectic menu.
Rose's Luxury
Fiola Mare offers waterfront dining with a focus on Italian seafood.
Fiola Mare
Bad Saint is a tiny spot serving up powerful Filipino flavors.
BAD SAINT (@badsaintdc)
Oohh's & Aahh's is an American restaurant known for its soul food and generous portions.
Oohh's & Aahh's
A classic spot for seafood & steak
Joe's Seafood
Contemporary American cuisine with French influences.
Central Michel Richard
Other Food & Drinks
A super popular spot for cupcakes with a wide variety of flavors. Be prepared for a line, but it's worth it for the classic experience.
Georgetown Cupcake
Arts & Entertainment
Features an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, & decorative arts from various periods.
National Gallery of Art
A premier performing arts venue hosting theater, music, & dance performances.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
A popular music venue that host variety of artist & bands.
9:30 Club
Showcases broadway shows & other performances.
National Theatre DC
This museum has a massive collection of specimens and artifacts related to the natural world, including dinosaurs, gems, and cultural artifacts.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Features the history of aviation and space exploration, with iconic aircraft and spacecraft on display.
National Air and Space Museum
Explores the history and culture of the United States, with exhibits on topics like technology, pop culture, and social movements.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Dedicated to the history, art, and culture of African Americans, with exhibits covering slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary life.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Showcases the history and culture of Native Americans, with exhibits on art, artifacts, and contemporary issues.
National Museum of the American Indian
Features portraits of prominent Americans from various fields, including art, politics, and entertainment.
National Portrait Gallery
Documents the Holocaust and its impact, with exhibits on the rise of Nazism, the persecution of Jews, and the stories of survivors.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Features a diverse collection of art from around the world, spanning various periods and cultures.
The Walters Art Museum
Showcases the work of self-taught artists, with exhibits that celebrate creativity and imagination.
American Visionary Art Museum
Celebrates the history of railroading in America, with a collection of locomotives, rolling stock, and artifacts.
B&O Railroad Museum
Preserves and interprets the maritime history of the Chesapeake Bay region, with exhibits on boat building, seafood harvesting, and naval history.
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
