Grace & Alex
Things To Do
National Mall
Get your walking shoes ready to explore the monuments and museums. All Smithsonian museums are free and the dozens of cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin should still be in bloom!
Cherry Blossom Parade
Kick off Saturday from 10am-12pm with the Cherry Blossom Parade! An annual DC celebration including floats, marching bands, etc., parading down Constitution Avenue by all of the famous DC landmarks.
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Go shopping, grab dinner, or one of the famed Georgetown Cupcakes in this historic neighborhood. Head towards the waterfront to take in the sights.
The Wharf DC
DC’s newest neighborhood on the water!
Union Market
Stop into Union Market to sample food from local food stalls and restaurants! Some of our favorites are TaKorean and Sloppy Mamas. While you are over there check out Salt & Sundry (one of Grace's favorites) and grab a drink at Cotton & Reed.
H Street NE
Explore our neighborhood! Some of our favorite places are: Beir Garten Haus - enjoy German food and beer steins. Toki Underground - plan ahead to snag a seat at this small restaurant. Our vote for best ramen in the city! Copycat Co.- Alex’s favorite cocktail bar on H Street with bomb Asian appetizers!
Cava Mezze
You’ll find brunches all over the city with bottomless breakfast drinks. Head to Cava for bottomless small plates and drinks! One of our favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Explore this historic city on the Potomac River waterfront. Take a water taxi and grab a meal at one of the many restaurants. Some of our favorites are Columbia Firehouse, Vermillion, and Virtue Feed & Grain.
The Watergate Hotel
The Watergate hotel has cool rooftop views of DC and the Next whisky bar is one of the most unique bars in the city!
Bluejacket
Grab a local beer from our favorite local brewery!