Excellent choice! We highly recommend visiting the National Mall where you'll see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, and so much more. Take a short stroll from there down to the Tidal Basin for excellent water-front views of the Jefferson Memorial (and bonus! this is where we got engaged, so it's definitely our favorite spot). More details can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/index.htm

D.C. has a lot more to offer, including the vast network of Smithsonian Museums, including the National Zoo, the National Gallery of Art, the National Air and Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History (our favorite!), and so many more. The best part: they're all free to enter! Several may require reserving time slots for your visit, so we do encourage you to plan ahead. You can find more information here: https://www.si.edu/visit/hours

This is a Marylander-approved choice! Our favorite thing to do in Baltimore is visit the Inner Harbor. It is home to a vast array of restaurants, museums, and our personal recommendation: the National Aquarium. You'll also find some historic ships docked at the harbor that you can tour, and various other water-front activities for adults and children to enjoy. Bonus points if you enjoy some Maryland Blue crabs while you visit! Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer here: https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/museums-attractions/a-tour-of-baltimores-inner-harbor/

We have a long list of Irish family members who will be in attendance, so we can't forget to recommend Maryland's very own Guinness Brewery, located just 20 minutes outside of the city (and only 5 minutes from BWI). The Baltimore Blonde is brewed locally and is a Marylander favorite! Check out their website here: https://www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com/

Now that's our kind of weekend! We've enjoyed making the short trip to the coast every summer to take advantage of the fantastic Maryland and Delaware beaches. Our personal favorite is Rehoboth Beach, DE, which is a 2 hour drive from our venue. Rehoboth is the perfect beach for a quick day-trip. It is family-friendly with a fantastic boardwalk, which includes all of the Thrasher's French Fries and Khor Bro's Ice Cream your heart could desire--not to mention Funland! Visiting Rehoboth is the best way to make your wedding travel feel like a vacation. Just don't forget your sunscreen! Find out more about what Rehoboth has to offer here: https://www.visitrehoboth.com/

You have great taste! Annapolis, the capital of the best state, is a beautiful waterfront city that is both historical and picturesque. Annapolis is on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The city is very walkable and quaint, but has its fair share of adventure to offer! Walk along the water and enjoy browsing the many shops (with some ice cream, of course!), enjoy some bars and restaurants serving excellent Maryland sea-food, or take a kayaking tour to see various historical sights, homes, and the United States Naval Academy! Bonus points if you visit Claira's favorite Tea Room, Reynolds Tavern. Find out more about Annapolis here: https://www.visitannapolis.org/things-to-do/attractions/