Katelyn & Nick
Things To Do/Places to Eat
Arlington National Cemetery
This is one of Katelyn's favorite places for a guest to visit. We would recommend doing the hop on/hop off guided tour which is around $12/person. You will not be disappointed. UPDATE: As of 10/25 Arlington National Cemetary is open and the tram tours have resumed. However, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Arlington House, two of the most popular attractions within ANC, remain closed to the public. The tram will stop at JFK gravesite and the guides will continue to provide narration along the ride.
National Mall/DC Monuments
The monuments are great to see during day or night. There are a few different hop on/hop off bus tours as well that will drop off near the monuments and allow you to see other parts of DC. We got engaged at the Jefferson Memorial, and we may be biased, but it is one of the prettiest. Other must sees are the Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, WWII Memorial, and the Washington Monument.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum
Anyone who knows Nick, knows he loves airplanes. The museum is free as it is a part of the Smithsonian group, but parking is $15. From their website - "Two large hangars display thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Concorde, and the Space Shuttle Discovery." UPDATE: As of 10/25 this museum is back open, but does require each visitor to reserve a free timed-entry pass. Please visit their website for further details about their COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures.
Food and Drink - One Loudon - 15 Minutes from Hotel
A mixed use retail area with plenty of options for food and drink. Here are what they have: Bar Louie, City Tap, Copperwood Tavern, Eddie Merlots, Elevation Burger, Firehouse Subs, Hot Pot Legend, Matchbox Pizza, Uncle Julios TexMex, Nando's South African Chicken (fast casual), Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Phonomenal (Vietnamese), 5ense (Thai), Pind Indian Cuisine, Slapfish, Spinfire Pizza, Tropical Smoothie, Zoes Kitchen (Mediterranean).
Food and Drink - Reston Town Center - 15 minutes from hotel
Reston Town Center is going to be the easiest place to go to grab a bite to eat, with various food/drink options.
Food and Drink - Stone's Cove Kitbar - 8 Minutes from Hotel
This is the closest place to the hotel for dinner. American food.
Topgolf
What is better than a little friendly competition along with good food and beer? We love TopGolf! This location is a short drive from the hotel. Depending on the time you plan to go, it can be busy and the wait times can be long. If you feel comfortable, we recommend paying for the reservation fee to move to the front of the wait list.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The newest of the Smithsonian museum's opened it's doors in 2016. Admission is free, but a timed ticket is needed. Check their website for details. UPDATE: As of 10/25 this site is open. It will be open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am - 4pm
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Update: As of 10/25 this site is back open Friday- Tuesdays, 11am-4pm. Free time entry passes are required.
POV - Rooftop Lounge
It won't be the cheapest drink in DC, but will be the best drink with a view. POV is the W Hotel's rooftop lounge and is open day/night and you do not have to be a guest. Simply enter the W lobby and take the elevator up to the Penthouse. On a good day you can see the snipers atop the White House. Per their website "Dress Code: Casual Sophistication - Please no athletic wear, baseball caps, flip-flops, tank tops, casual/athletic sneakers or tattered/worn clothing. Collared shirts preferred. No bags, other than handbags, admitted after 9 pm. Enforcement of the dress code is at the discretion of Management." Update: As of 10/25 it is open, but with limited hours. Thursday - Sunday 5pm-10pm
National Zoo
Update: As of 10/25, the zoo is back open following COVID-19, but does require reserving tickets online. Some attractions are still closed. See their website for details.