What to See
Obviously, the main reason people visit our nation's capitol is to see some of the most famous
monuments and memorials in the country. I would recommend spending your first day or two in
D.C. doing this type of site seeing.
The National Mall is the park area spanning between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol building. There are maps to guide you, but I recommend this route to be most efficient:
-Start at the Capital, then walk (or Uber) West. monuments and memorials in the country. I would recommend spending your first day or two in
D.C. doing this type of site seeing.
The National Mall is the park area spanning between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol building. There are maps to guide you, but I recommend this route to be most efficient:
-You'll end up at the Washington Monument.
-Head North to go to the White House (consider taking a tour inside, esp. during Christmas time).
-Nearby, you'll find the Lincoln Memorial along with the Reflecting Pool.
-From there, walk to the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Memorial
-Closer to the water, you'll find the Martin Luther King Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial (change up your walking excursion, and take a paddleboat to the Jefferson).
*These are the major monuments, but you’re going to pass several important museums and art galleries along the way. Visit npmaps.com to get full details on ALL the attractions.
Where to Eat:
Classic Restaurants:
Old Ebbitt Grill $$
The Hamilton $$
Le Diplomate $$$
The Dabney $$$
Trendy Restaurants:
Osteria Morini $$
Mi Vida $$
Bad Saint $$
Union Market $$
For a Quick Bite:
Cava $
Where to Stay:
Capital Hilton $
Phoenix Park Hotel $
The Willard $$
The Mayflower $$
The JW Marriott $$
The Grand Hyatt $$
Metro Center Marriott $$
The Liaison $$$
Relaxing/Vacationy Itinerary:
Tea time at the St. Regis Hotel or the Willard Hotel. The St. Regis has more availability, the Willard has a harpist. Georgetown Cupcakes. Take a walk with your cupcakes down to the Georgetown Waterfront.
Wine Country. Stone Tower Winery is a favorite. The main indoor setup, sprawling grounds, and
backyard barn offer many ambiance options while spending hours sipping away the day.
backyard barn offer many ambiance options while spending hours sipping away the day.
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Overall, DC is an incredible place to remember what and who has made our country so great,
but it’s also a lovely balance of city life with southern hospitality, so don’t forget to have a drink
under a cherry blossom tree while you read those history books.
but it’s also a lovely balance of city life with southern hospitality, so don’t forget to have a drink
under a cherry blossom tree while you read those history books.
Thank you for reading! Feel free to ask any questions, and I'll see you next time on 10-Minute
Travel Tips.
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