Georgetown Waterfront: Georgetown (then in colonial Maryland) predates the District of Columbia, and to this day it remains the premier shopping destination in D.C. Take a detour from the retail on M Street to stroll along the Potomac River and take in great views of the Rosslyn skyline, Kennedy Center and other sights.

The National Mall needs no introduction, but if you're a first-timer, make sure to see the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and Washington Monument. You could spend a lifetime in the (free) Smithsonian museums along the Mall. Dave and Maureen's favorites include the Air & Space Museum, American History Museum and the National Archives.

Rock Creek Park is not your typical urban park. It's the closest to untamed wilderness you will find in a major American city. Full of trails and wildlife, Rock Creek Park is not only Dave's favorite place in D.C., but also Banana's.

Union Market is probably Dave and Maureen's favorite place in DC to go out at night. The market itself (and its Latin counterpart La Cosecha) are full of different restaurants to try, and there are plenty of places to grab a bite or drink nearby as well. The new F1 Arcade with racing simulators just opened near Union Market and is a blast.

George Washington's Mount Vernon estate is about 15 miles south of downtown D.C. Once you'll visit, you'll see why George wanted the nation's capital near his home!

Semi-related, Old Town Alexandria is where George Washington hit the town in the days before the American Revolution.

The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers the week of our wedding.

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