D.C.

Eating, Drinking, Shopping

- Moon Rabbit, 927 F St NW

- The Smith, right across from the Riggs

- Succotash, right around the corner from the Riggs

- 2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria. Great place to grab lunch if you're visiting the National Cathedral! 3715 Macomb Street NW

- Old Ebbitt Grill - DC Institution on the National Mall; 675 15th St NW

- Le Diplomate - Great French Dinner or Brunch Option; 1601 14th St NW

- Fiola Mare - Seafood on the water in Georgetown; 3100 K St NW

- The Dabney - Mid-atlantic cuisine in Blagden Alley. Check out other spots in the Alley before / after; 122 Blagden Alley NW

- Georgetown: Lots of shops/restaurants/cocktail bars on Wisconsin Ave & M Street near Georgetown University

- Navy Yard: Dacha Beer Garden, Salt Line Oyster Bar - try and catch a Nationals Game!

Museums & National Treasures

- National Mall - Steps away from the Riggs

- Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, etc.

- National Archives Museum; 701 Constitution Ave. NW

- Library of Congress; 101 Independence Ave SE

- Smithsonian National History Museum; 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW

- International Spy Museum; 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW,

- Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum; 650 Jefferson Dr SW

- National Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Episcopal Diocese of Washington; 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW

Art Galleries

- National Gallery of Art; Constitution Avenue NW

- National Portrait Gallery - Across the street from the Riggs

- Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden; Independence Ave SW &, 7th St SW

- The Phillips Collections; 1600 21st St NW

- The Mansion on O Street; 2020 O St. NW

Bethesda

Breakfast/Brunch:

- Bethesda Bagels; 4819 Bethesda Ave

- Tatte Bakery & Cafe; 7276 Wisconsin Ave

- Silver; 7150 Woodmont Ave (also a good dinner option)

- Call Your Mother - bagels, multiple locations

Lunch/Dinner:

- Vace - Authentic Italian pizza; 4705 Miller Ave

- Mon ami Gabi - French; 7239 Woodmont Ave

- Salt Line - Oysters; 7284 Woodmont Ave

Activities:

- Bethesda Row - Shopping District; 4827 Bethesda Avenue