Things To Do Around Washington

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Steven & Caitlin both worked in the Senate and served as interns in the House of Representatives! Tours of the U.S. Capitol can be arranged online or through your U.S. Rep and Senate offices. Please contact us if you'd like help scheduling a tour!

Library of Congress Tour

Union Market

Indoor market and food hall with fun restaurants and specialty vendors. Great for grabbing a casual cocktail or bite to eat!

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

National Archives Museum

Ted's Bulletin

One of our favorite diners in D.C. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. There are multiple locations, but the Capitol Hill restaurant is our go-to. Must try the homemade pop tarts!

Eastern Market

Each weekend Eastern Market holds an outdoor farmers market and craft bazaar. We love grabbing coffee and taking a stroll around the vendor booths.

The Phillips Collection

Caitlin's favorite art museum in Washington!

Acqua Al 2

A favorite date spot. Cozy Italian in the heart of Eastern Market.

Hank's Oyster Bar

The Wharf is such a fun area of town. Hanks is a delicious seafood joint near the water. We love their lobster rolls!

International Spy Museum

Groves had the best time taking his nephews on a tour of the museum. Lots of fun memories!

Off the Record bar

Cozy bar on the bottom floor of the Hay Adams hotel, and a D.C. fixture. Look out for the caricatures of some of D.C.'s most famous characters!

Round Robin bar

Find classic cocktails at this historic fixture inside the Willard Intercontinental hotel.

District Winery, Ana at District Winery

D.C. Winery in the Navy Yard neighborhood.

Ice Cream Jubilee

Our favorite ice cream date spot!

A Rake's Progress

Hip restaurant located within the newly-renovated Line hotel. The restaurant lives in a building that was once a church. Great for brunch or dinner. Groves and Caitlin celebrated her 30th birthday here with friends!

The Bombay Club

Lovely restaurant with some of the best Indian food in the city. Great dinner spot!

Le Diplomate

One of our favorite date spots in the city! This french restaurant offers a delicious brunch. Caitlin recommends the Quiche Florentine with a Vietnamese coffee.

Tiger Fork

Modern Chinese restaurant in Blagden Alley that we love for date night.

All-Purpose Riverfront

Gourmet pizza by the riverfront. The Buona pizza has pepperonis and hot honey, which is Steven's favorite!

matchbox

Great pizza and fun cocktails that' s a go-to of ours. Nice for groups!

Bacio Pizzeria

Quiet, authentic pizza joint that's tucked away in a DC neighborhood. Where Groves decided to take Maryanne and Caitty when Mer first met him in DC!