Two of the wedding hotels (Intercontinental and Canopy) are at The Wharf and we'll be staying there. This is a fun waterfront area in DC with lots to see and do.
Afro-Caribbean inspired restaurant at The Wharf. We had one of our favorite early dinner dates at Kith/Kin and also celebrated our engagement there!
The wedding venue is located in Navy Yard, just opposite The Wharf, another cool waterfront area in DC with lots to see and do. One of the wedding hotels (Residence Inn) is located here as well.
There aren't many places in the world that you can see pandas, but DC's zoo is one of them (and like all Smithsonian sites, it's free!).
A must see if you have time while in DC. Admission is free, but be sure to visit the website to get information about passes for weekend days.
A staple in the U Street neighborhood. There's live music at JoJo's almost daily.
Ivy City neighborhood restaurant with a great rooftop patio.