Things To Do
United States National Arboretum
If you have some time to kill, the Arboretum is a must visit. Plus it will be fall and the leaves should be transitioning at this time. It's a quick cab ride or bike ride to get there. Don't miss the Asian Collection and the Bonsai Museum.
Los Tios Grill
Dan's favorites are the Sopa de Mariscos and the Pollo Acapulco. Lisa likes the chile con queso and the red snapper. Note: They now have two locations. One in Alexandria in Del Ray and the other in Crystal City. Both are great.
Las Placitas Restaurant
One of Dan's favorite spots on Capitol Hill. The sopa de mariscos is huge and delicious and the margaritas are not bad!
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
This is Lisa's favorite spot to bike ride. Mostly a protected trail, it takes you all the way to college park and beyond depending on the time you have and stamina. The best ride takes you to Lake Artemesia in Maryland or you can take a shorter ride that takes you past RFK stadium into Navy Yard.
Hank's Oyster Bar
Our favorite place to grab oysters, a drink and enjoy a nice view of the SW Waterfront.
AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill
By far one of our favorite restaurants, we love it so much we had our after wedding brunch party here! It's an all you can eat experience with Balkan inspired food and it's oh so good!
Osteria Morini
For a long time, this was one of the first restaurants to eat at in Navy Yard and it has stood the test of time. They have an excellent and extensive Italian wine list and the food that accompanies it, ain't to shabby.
Your Only Friend
When your friend owns the place, you have to recommend it, right? We'd recommend it regardless. Heaping sandwiches full of flavor with many options to fit even the pickiest of eaters! Your Only Friend is not to be missed!
National Museum of Asian Art
The Freer Gallery and the Sackler Gallery (yes, that Sackler family of oxycontin fame) in the National Museum of Asian Art, is many times overlooked by DC visitors but it is so worth your time.