Madeline and Andrew
Things To Do
Eastern Market
This is a farmers' market close to the church in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood. It runs every Saturday and Sunday until 4:00pm and is a frequent stop for our friend group for snacks, coffee, gifts, or thrifting.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Andrew's favorite Smithsonian, it is also the one that many associate in their minds with DC, yes, it has dinosaur bones. Like most Smithsonians, it is free and open from 10:00am-5:30pm.
National Gallery of Art
Open from 10:00am-5:00pm, we love this place and have spent hours here! Our favorite series is Thomas Cole's "The Voyage of Life".
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
This is Madeline's favorite Smithsonian. It is open from 10:00am-5:30pm and is sure to make you feel more patriotic so be warned.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
This one is another iconic museum, it is open from 10:00am-5:30pm but you do need timed entry tickets to enter. They are free and easy to get but need a little preparation. It is worth it, though!
Museum of the Bible
This is not a Smithsonian, so it does cost money but it is a great experience!
United States Capitol
If you want a Capitol tour while in DC, it is easy to just do a walk up tour, enter through the visitor center and go to the walk up line, they leave every 15 minutes or so. Last tour of the day begins at 3:20pm.
Georgetown
We spends lots of evenings and Saturdays here. This little neighborhood in between the Georgetown campus and the Kennedy Center sits right on the water and is filled with fun restaurants and stores. It is a popular spot for locals so it can get crowded quickly but we love it!
Washington Monument
Where Andrew asked the big question, it probably has some other significance too.
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Our first date spot :)
Peregrine Espresso
One of the better coffee spots on the Hill, try the espresso tonic if you're feeling adventurous!
Union Station
Metro stop, train station, food court, impressive architecture, but most importantly, home to our favorite coffee shop, Blue Bottle (Get the NOLA, you'll thank us later)