If you’re looking for good restaurants or fun activities to do with loved ones this list if for you! In this list you will get recommendations throughout the DMV area.
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Restaurants/Cafes
If you like hot pot you’ll like this restaurant. I had such a nice time going here with my best friend and her boyfriend. The workers were friendly enough and the place was clean!
Urban Hot Pot
I went here a few months ago and I had a great time! The restaurant was clean, played great music, and the atmosphere was very nice. Their unlimited brunch was very good as well!
Capitol Hill · DC — Matchbox Restaurants
I tried this place for the first time yesterday and I can’t wait to go back! Their fries are seasoned so well and the burgers are cooked to perfection! 10/10 will be going back!
Basic Burger - Lenfant Plaza
I went here to do a little photoshoot with my best friend, this building has so many nice food spots! The indoor AND outdoor seating is very nice and the atmosphere is good.
R. House
Great atmosphere, perfect for a date or friends!
Fadensonnen
I’m not sure about you, BUT this shop was all over my TikTok so of course I had to try it. It did not disappoint! The cupcakes are so good and so is the matcha!
Sistahs' Sweets
This place has really good chicken, their sandwiches are my go to!
BRD
This place has the best ramen I’ve had in a minute! I’m not usually into pork belly but theirs is so good!
Mi & Yu Noodle Bar
Activities
I went here during covid and I had the best time.! This garden was gorgeous and full of life. I can’t wait to go back and see the lovely flowers
Brookside Gardens
This was the first ever drive in move theater I’ve ever been to and it did not disappoint! I can’t wait to go back, they had good and food and the lot is fairly big. Great for family,friends, and couples.
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
I went here for a date and had so much fun. I love mini golf so when I saw that it was glow in the dark that just made it even better! They even have a little arcade section so this is perfect for a date or family time.
Monster Mini Golf Columbia
The Inner Harbor is located on the water front ! It has so many good restaurants and shops! It even has a Science center.
Inner Harbor
This park is a core memory for me, I always looked forward to going to this park. So if you have children i definitely recommend it!
Long Gate Playground
I love old Ellicott City. It has so many nice restaurants and shops!
Historic Ellicott City, MD | Things to Do & Hotel Packages
Shopping
Columbia mall is one of my favorite malls! There are so many food options inside and outside of Columbia mall they also have a bunch of nice shops as well!
The Mall in Columbia
This is another one of my favorites, a big plus is the AMC movie theater that is connected to this mall.
