Things To Do
Willard Hotel - historic Washington DC locale
We can't wait to get married at this historic venue that has been a DC staple for over 200 years. The Willard has played host to such illustrious historical figures as Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr., and so many more. Please check out its fascinating history and be sure to visit the mini-museum near the F Street entrance at the back of the hotel.
Markets
There are tons of wonderful markets in DC! The DUPONT FARMERS MARKET (outdoor) is open on Sunday mornings and offers mostly food items...it is a great place to get coffee and breakfast, or grab delicious treats for later! This market isn't just produce, think breads, pasta, juices, soups, dumplings, empanadas, crabcakes, and more! You could also try EASTERN MARKET (indoor/outdoor) over near Capitol Hill on Saturday or Sunday. You'll find food, art, antiques, jewelry, and other handmade crafts. UNION MARKET (indoor) is Tues - Sun and has amazing food stalls with everything you can imagine...including seafood, mediterranean, BBQ, bakeries, ice cream, beer/wine, etc. There are tables outside where you can eat in the sun on a nice day!
National Mall
Spend some time at the National Mall, a landscaped park connecting the US Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, where you can tour the beautiful monuments and memorials. Just a 12 minute walk from The Willard, on the mall you'll find a ton of wonderful museums for free! (American History, Natural History, National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum, the Holocaust Museum, and more.) While you are down there you can take a walk around the Tidal Basin (cherry blossoms!) or even rent a paddleboat!
Embassy Row
Walk on Embassy Row: Take a stroll up and down Massachussets Ave to see all the unique embassy buildings and their flags.
Cupcakes
If you've got a sweet tooth, there are delicious cupcakes everywhere!! In Georgetown you can find Georgetown Cupcake, Baked and Wired, and The Cakeroom in Adams Morgan (all have gluten free options, too!)
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Free admission and fun to walk around on a nice day!
