Things To Do
National Gallery of Art - East Building
One of Whitney’s favorite places in DC. Fantastic collection of masterpieces and modern art plus a super cool moving walkway.
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
United States Botanic Garden
Beautiful, refreshing, and inspiring.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
The original star-spangled banner, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, and a replica of Julia Child’s kitchen, among many other national treasures.
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Opportunity to ice skate by large sculptures and gorgeous architecture. Open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Skating sessions begin on the hour and last 45 minutes, leaving a 15-minute break for ice maintenance. Two consecutive sessions cost $12 for adults and children 13 and over. Skate rentals cost $6, and lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $1.
Nina May
Bistrot Du Coin
Another favorite French restaurant. Steak and frites. Winner!
Le Diplomate
One of our absolutely favorite restaurants. Everything is amazing, but the French bread is especially devastating.
CityCenterDC
Several city blocks of high end shopping and restaurants in the middle of downtown.
Union Station
Beaux Arts building dating back to 1907. Stunning architecture and the national headquarters for Amtrak.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
163 acre zoo in the middle of the city. Free and best known for the giant pandas!
Georgetown
Historic neighborhood on the Potomac River filled with charming row houses dating back to the early 1700s, boutique shopping, and plenty of restaurants.
Lincoln Memorial
19-foot-high statue surrounded by 36 columns that each represent a state that existed when Lincoln died.
Washington Monument
555 feet high and ringed by 50 American flags. Especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.
The White House
Arrange a tour through your Congressional office or snap a picture from behind the fence outside.
United States Capitol
