The girls' trip version of D.C.! Comedy shows, cocktails in a bank vault, a rooftop sunset, the best brunch, and dinners worth booking ahead, plus the monuments at night when they're prettiest.
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Go at sunset or after dark. The view down the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument is unreal.
Lincoln Memorial
Walk the Tidal Basin loop. Plan around cherry blossom season (late March/early April) if you can!
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Cobblestone streets, colorful row houses, and the best shopping on M Street. Walk the C&O Canal too.
Georgetown
Waterfront dinner + drinks at sunset. Grab seafood at the Municipal Fish Market, the oldest in the US.
The Wharf DC
The trendy food hall. Come hungry, try a bit of everything, and get the iced coffee.
Union Market
A D.C. landmark since 1958. Get the chili half-smoke and check out the U Street murals.
Ben's Chili Bowl
Museum-day essential: fits your water bottle, snacks, and a layer. Museums are freezing!
BAGSMART Puffy Lightweight Work Tote Bag
Girls' night must! Big-name comedians every weekend. Book a late show and grab drinks at your table.
DC Improv Comedy Club
Cocktails in an old bank vault. Ranked one of the best bars in North America, and the drinks are so fun.
Silver Lyan
Hidden speakeasy behind a door in the Eaton hotel. Moody, artsy, and perfect for a pre-dinner drink.
Allegory
Rooftop sushi + cocktails over the water. Book sunset and wear your cutest outfit, the views are unreal.
Moonraker
The dinner everyone talks about. Middle Eastern food cooked over a giant open fire. Reserve weeks ahead!
Maydan
Retro 1970s Mexico City vibes, margaritas, and the most photogenic dining room in D.C. Peak girls' dinner.
El Presidente
THE brunch spot. Parisian café on 14th Street. Get the bread basket and a mimosa and sit on the patio.
Le Diplomate
Gorgeous glass-house patio bar. Our pick for drinks after the comedy show before heading out.
Dirty Habit
The cozier, cheaper comedy pick in Dupont. Late-night shows and a fun beer hall downstairs.
