Monuments and memorials, museums, eclectic neighborhoods, and local flavor -- Washington DC is a city unlike any other. We're so happy to welcome you here, and we hope you find the time to take full advantage of your experience.
Adams Morgan
Washington, DC 20009
Centered at the intersection of 18th Street NW and Columbia Road, about 1.5 miles north of the White House, Adams Morgan is a thriving spot for nightlife and live music, particularly along 18th Street NW. It has been referred to as D.C.'s last funky neighborhood.
TL;DR: This is a hella good place to go for nightlife, restaurants and bars
Le Diplomate
1601 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 332-3333
The site of one of Aaron and Sami's earliest dinner dates. Be sure to order the french onion soup.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 621-8625
Sami's favorite ice cream spot.
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 234-6218
OUTSTANDING SUSHI. Sleek multi-level eatery serving Japanese fare, sushi & speciality cocktails, with a rooftop bar.
Madam's Organ
2461 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 667-5370
A local institution. Lively blues bar offers comfort food & drinks in mason jars along with music, dancing & a roof deck.
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Pitmaster Rob Sonderman serves wood-smoked BBQ in sandwiches & platters at his laid-back shack.
Mintwood Place Northwest
1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Modern farmhouse style & a French-influenced American menu, plus sidewalk seats.
Ruthie's All-Day
3411 5th Street South, Arlington, VA 22204, (703) 888-2841
One of the best breakfast spots in the continental US. Being in Arlington, it’s a bit of a hike, but if you have the time and means of transportation, it’s definitely worth checking out!
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560, (202) 633-1000
THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN SEE REAL DINOSAUR BONES!!! - Aaron
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560, (844) 750-3012
A wonderful museum full of art, history and culture
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, (202) 633-1000
National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20408, (202) 357-5000
This is one of Aaron's favorites. See the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and even the Magna Carta!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008