If you are carving out some time for yourself or just traveling to DC Solo, this is a guide on the best places to stay, where to eat or things to see as someone who has lived here for the last 15 years.
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Where to Stay
Best Tours to do Solo
Best Places to Eat
Things to do in DC
Where to Stay
Central location and vibrant social scene
MOXY WASHINGTON, DC DOWNTOWN - Updated 2024 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Washington DC)
10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro with a sophisticated vibe
THE DARCY HOTEL - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (Washington DC)
short 4-minute stroll to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station and beautiful decor
RIGGS WASHINGTON DC - Updated 2024 Prices & Hotel Reviews
6-minute walk from the Union Station Metro with a futuristic vibe
YOTEL WASHINGTON DC - Updated 2024 Prices & Hotel Reviews
10-minute walk to L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station with waterfront views
INTERCONTINENTAL WASHINGTON D.C. - THE WHARF, AN IHG HOTEL - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (Washington DC)
Best Tours to do Solo
Seeing the monuments at night is at another level
DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour
Great tour to the Library of Congress
Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress
If you love history this is a must to do!
Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House
If you love food then this is another great one with history and great stops!
Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Walking Tour
Best Places to Eat
The food is incredible and the ambience!
ILILI RESTAURANT DC, Washington DC - Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Order Online Food Delivery - Tripadvisor
Their brunch is super tasty and ambience is top notch
OFFICINA AT THE WHARF, Washington DC - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Reservations - Tripadvisor
Great place to grab a quick bite to eat.
Union Market - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Great dinner experience!
VERA, Washington DC - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Things to do in DC
They have great DIY classes
Shop Made in DC - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Beautiful modern museum to check out
Rubell Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
If you want to check out some French and Russian art with great history then this is the place to visit!
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
History and opulance meets in one place.
Anderson House - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
One of my fave museums!
National Gallery of Art - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Great interactive exhibits
Artechouse DC - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Another fun museum to visit
Planet Word - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
