See the beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom around the Tidal Basin. Please note that it may be past beak bloom at the time, but we still recommend taking a stroll around the Basin and Jefferson memorial for beautiful sites and other spring blooms (ex. magnolias).
Tour the Washington Monument and head up to the top! Tickets are required and are released 30 days in advance.
Take a break from the city with a visit to our favorite art museams with a beautiful indoor courtyard connecting the two galleires that is a favorite lunch break spot for locals. The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls. Through portraits and performances the Portrait Gallery tells the stories of poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists who speak American history. It is open 11:30 am - 7 pm every day. The American Art Museum features some of John's landscapes of the American West.
The museum showcases national treasures, like the Star-Spangled Banner.
Eight new galleries are now open, inviting visitors to explore air and space in new ways. Free timed-entry passes are required, available on the website.
Tour the Capitol and Library of Congress.
Visit the National Zoo (entry passes are required)
Light bites and dessert will be provided during the Welcome Party, but if you would like to grab dinner or snacks before joining us, some of our favorite neighborhood places are: Al Volo Osteria – cozy spot right next to The Line with tasty pasta and Italian food Lapis – great Afghan cuisine in ground floor of Winnie’s old apartment building in DC Perry’s – more upscale sushi restaurant a block from The Line Roofers Union – for bar bites and a rooftop overlooking 18th street, head to one of our go-to neighborhood spots Madam’s Organ – pop into this Adams Morgan institution for a cheap beer and some live music Duccini’s Pizza – if you’d like to experience a classic DC jumbo slice (before or after the Welcome Party), Duccini’s is the best (no debate) Duke’s Grocery – our usual first stop when back in town, go to Duke’s for the best burger in town and other gastro pub style fare. One of our top recommendations!