Amanda & CJ's Wedding
Things To Do
Exploring DC & Northern VA
Museums galore: Smithsonian museums all are free! Some favorites include the Air and Space Museum, African American History Museum (check online in case a reservation is needed), National Portrait Museum, National Gallery of Art, and Natural History Museum. The Spy Museum is also a fun one but requires purchasing tickets. Monuments on the National Mall: While they’re somewhat close together, distances on the Mall are further than they appear... Highly recommend renting a city bike or Lyft/Lime scooter to zoom between the monuments! Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Washington, and Jefferson memorials are all really beautiful. Bars: If you’re looking for a night out on Sunday in DC, Blagden Alley NW, U Street NW, 14th Street NW, and the Wharf all have a bunch of bars and breweries. King Street in Old Town Alexandria also has a few cocktail bars and a beer garden. Restaurants: DC has a great foodie scene, so there are tons of great restaurants to try out!
Getting Around the DC Area
DC Metro: 15 minute walk from Hotel AKA to Braddock Road Metro Stop on Yellow & Blue lines, leading into DC in 15 minutes Uber/Lyft: 15 minutes from Hotel AKA into DC to the National Mall and monuments Walking: 15-20 minute walk or <5 minute drive from Hotel AKA to King Street, the charming main restaurant and shopping street in Old Town Alexandria Potomac Water Taxi: takes you from King Street in Old Town Alexandria to either Georgetown, an adorable DC shopping area with the beautiful university campus; the Wharf, a scenic DC waterfront restaurant area; or National Harbor, another lively waterfront area in VA