This is our “hometown” restaurant when we go to DC to visit our son. Hubby & son love the mussels, good beer. I get pasta or beet salad, all yummy in a fun & casual setting
St. Arnold's Mussel Bar
Fantastic service, great cocktails and many seafood offerings
Dauphine’s
We’ve stayed here a number of times as our “home base” while visiting our son at GWU. Very convenient to metro and restaurants, excellent bar and restaurant. Very comfy beds. Small treat is the ice water with fruit in the lobby
Yours Truly DC Hotel - Vignette Collection by IHG
Excellent brunch in lovely French atmosphere
Opaline Bar and Brasserie
We had a fantastic & filling brunch here in this historic inn. Lovely atmosphere, good service & tasty generous portions. Coffee was amazing! I had the croque madame and was satisfied for the rest of the day
Tabard Inn
Really quite an incredible and interactive museum. Expect to spend several hours
National Museum of African American History and Culture
This one is worth a visit for sure. It has a different feel than many of the other DC museums . The time for reflection
National Museum of the American Indian: Home Page
They house the official presidential portraits ( including Washington’s). There are often visiting exhibits as well, great intersection of art, history and social changes in America
National Portrait Gallery
Great place for shows
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Gorgeous and peaceful gift from Japan
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Honored resting place of Veterans, service members lost on duty and many spouses. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown soldier and pay your respects
Arlington National Cemetery
Get some authentic Chinese culture and cuisine in Washington DC
Chinatown (Washington, D.C.)
Explore this neighborhood with shops, restaurants and famous residents
Georgetown DC - Explore Georgetown in Washington, DC
Amazing food and excellent service in the Old Post Office. Jose Andres is a top chief and even better human
The Bazaar
Fun casual restaurant near White House with food inspired by the many cultures brought to share by immigrants. Great spot for an afternoon snack
Immigrant Food
If you can go, do! It’s an icon of DC for a reason
Old Ebbitt Grill
See where history has been made and continues! Hear the echos of “I have a dream “ and look to the monuments inspiring us to do better
National Mall
Fun!! Learn how 007 did it, and the real heroes of the Cold War
