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My Hometown: DC Recs

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I was born and raised in the DC area and am there often- so here are some favorite restaurants and things to do in my hometown!
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Bars & Restaurants

 
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Such a DC classic!! All so good. Fun to get the seafood tower for special occasions
Le Diplomate
 
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cool space with lots of interesting beers
ChurchKey
 
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a classic- great burgers and solid cocktails
Duke's Grocery
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a family neighborhood favorite! great pizza and vibes
Comet Ping Pong
 
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jose andres! great Mediterranean in a contemporary space
Zaytinya
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Things to Do

 
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Such a pretty park year round. Awesome for trail running, just be careful when it's muddy!!
Rock Creek Park
 
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Great for running, walking or biking
Capital Crescent Trail
 
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fun day trip for hiking or checking out the cute town
Harpers Ferry
 
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Always fun seeing plays here
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
 
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So underrated! Beautiful place to walk around and totally worth venturing to
National Arboretum
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Fun little hike/walk, love watching the kayakers and checking out the falls. Can get a little crowded at peak times
Great Falls
 
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beautiful theater, have seen a few shows here
The Music Center at Strathmore

Museums

One of the best parts of DC is how great the museum are- and how many there are! And, even better, most of them are free! Here are some of my favorites

 
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Awesome contemporary art shows and sometimes there are cool events. Great views of the city, too
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
 
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My favorite museum in DC. The East Wing is an awesome building with a great contemporary collection. The West Wing is beautiful too- there are always fun plants in the atriums. Walkway between wings is a fan favorite Vik Muniz
National Gallery of Art
 
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you have to pay but it's worth being a member here. lots of fun events and great location in dupont. and of course an amazing collection
The Phillips Collection
 
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usually has some pretty cool exhibitions. interesting space!
Renwick Smithsonian American Art Museum
 
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huge museum with something to interest everyone
Smithsonian American Art Museum
 
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brand new musuem near Nats stadium- one of my new favorites. incredible collection in an old school
Rubell Museum DC
 
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beautiful museum (that I used to intern at!) such a beautiful building and amazing garden. make sure to go into the peacock room
National Museum of Asian Art