NATIONAL MALL & PARKS

Gotta see for first time visitors! Walk on the National Mall to see landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Jefferson & MLK Memorials.

SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS (Free Admission!)

Favorites include the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Portrait Gallery, National Museum of Natural History, National Air and Space Museum (note: free timed-entry pass reservation needed in advance), and National Gallery of Art.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (Free Admission!)

Obtain a free timed-entry pass on their website, and while you're there, you can get your own library card to explore the beautiful Reading Room.

NATIONAL CATHEDRAL (~$20 Admission)

Cathedral is stunnnning - and you can take an elevator to the top to see a birds eye view of DC, or roam the grounds for free! Hit up 2Amy's for pizza or Open City for coffee nearby.

UNION STATION

Gorgeous architecture and many fast food and fast-casual options inside.

EASTERN MARKET (Weekends)

A lively farmers market open every Saturday and Sunday morning with fun vendors, produce, and breakfast/lunch options.

EMBASSY ROW

Take a scenic drive or scooter ride along Massachusetts Avenue to see embassies from around the world.

ROCK CREEK PARK

The Central Park of DC ;)

COFFEE SHOPS

Wine & Butter, Peregrine, Compass, Slipstream

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Call Your Mother bagels, Buffalo and Bergen bagels, Belga Cafe, Ted's Bulletin, Unconventional Diner, The Roost

LUNCH

South Block, Union Market and La Cosecha (food halls), Compliments Only (best sandwiches in DC), DIG, Good Stuff Eatery, We the Pizza, Junction

DRINKS

Left Door (where we had our engagement party!!), Smoke & Mirrors, Lyle, VUE Rooftop Restaurant, Reveler's Hour, The Alchemist Bar, Saint Vincent, District Winery, The Hamilton, Jane Jane (recommend getting a reservation), The Betsy, Silver Lyan

DINNER

Paraiso Taqueria, La Collina, 2Amys Pizza, Founding Farmers, Gypsy Kitchen, Zeppelin, El Centro, Brasserie Liberte, bartaco, GCDC (amazing grilled cheeses) Rappanhannock Oyster Bar, Bistro Cacao