Things To Do

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

A classic with so many different things to see... and its free! Plus many other Smithsonian museums nearby that are just as great to check out.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

They just got Pandas and a baby elephant! You do need to need to get tickets in advance but it's still free.

United States Botanic Garden

A museum for plants.... no tickets required

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

A fan favorite...free tickets required. https://tickets.si.edu/airandspace/events/6d1e05f3-10d1-78d0-60aa-bf3b24f4bdb8?tg=5fa3003d-17e5-edf1-0d69-4a9d37c0de63

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Everything they could not fit in the National Mall. No tickets required. Note: Will need to drive or hitch a ride to get there. Parking is not free ($15).

National Gallery of Art

Satisfy your craving for art, completely free of charge

George Washington's Mount Vernon

The founder's house & estate. Enter discount code DCWEB20 at checkout for 20% off daytime admission tickets.

Great Falls Park

National park, great option for a hike

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Almost heaven, West Virginia. History with a generous helping of hiking and open space.

Shennandoah National Park

Nature is calling!

Han Palace Mclean

We love getting Dim Sum here!

Maple Ave Restaurant

Great prix fixe menu with locally sourced food!

Los Hermanos Dominican Restaurant

Three great meals for the price of one

Bastille Brasserie & Bar (French)

Vive la France! A la carte and prix fixe menu.

Taverna Cretekou (Greek)

Opa! Enjoy some savory dishes from the Greek slice of the Mediterranean.

AMBAR Restaurant, Clarendon (Balkan)

Eat to your heart's content in this all-you-can-eat small plate restaurant

Barnside Diner

Great breakfast, generous portions, superb value

Hard Times Cafe

Local hole-in-the-wall with a delectable variety of chilies

Port City Brewing Company

We always try to stop by when we are in town!

Ono Brewing Company

Lots of different beers for you to pour and try with delicious BBQ.

Fabbioli Cellars

Discover the mythical Virgina wines with bite size pairings

Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates

Coffee shops that gives everyone an opportunity to work!

River-Sea Chocolates Chantilly

Join their tour and meet a Willy Wonka that could be on Jeopardy!

Caffe Amouri Coffee Roaster

Coffee lovers rejoice!

Haifa Grill (Middle Eastern)

Exceptional shawarma

Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers

Enjoy enough hamburger for lunch and dinner

Banh Mi DC Sandwich (Vietnamese)