Marissa & Jon
Things To Do
Newseum
One of the best museums in DC! It's not free though. Just an FYI.
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution
A DC classic located on the national mall! And its free!
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
The flag that was "still there" after the "rockets's red glare and the bombs bursting in air" is one of our favorite displays. Also free!
National Portrait Gallery
Definitely check out the indoor courtyard. It's a beautiful place to grab a cup of coffee and relax after all the DC walking!
National Museum of African American History and Culture
This may be the best designed museum in DC. A must see! It's free but space is limited so make sure you go online and reserve some tickets.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
A Smithsonian classic. Also free! So many free things! (Don't get too excited. The rest of the city is super expensive)
Hirshhorn Museum
For art lovers! A free museum with all different kinds of sculptures and paintings.
National Museum of the American Indian
A powerful museum with an honest look at our history. A free way to educate yourself!
International Spy Museum
Wanting to channel your inner James Bond? Come to the Spy Museum! FYI, teachers and students get discounted rates, so bring your IDs.
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
An awesome art gallery with unique and fun exhibits. It's also across the street from the White House!
Museum of the Bible
Ah. The Holy Scriptures. A museum for anybody who's feeling especially devout. The museum is free just like salvation.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
One of our favorie spots in DC. Its off the beaten tourist path but its well worth checking out.
Arlington National Cemetery
A powerful memorial space. Make sure to see the changing of the guard!
United States Botanic Garden
Oooooooh plants....
Washington National Cathedral
It's so big! Be sure to explore the basement pathways as well.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
It's a bit far away. But if you can make it out to see where George did all his thinkin' and eatin' and revolutionizin' its well worth it
Theodore Roosevelt Island
A really fun Island to explore in the middle of the Potomac River. Most fun after dark (although that may not be allowed)
Columbus Circle, Union Station
Where all the trains meet! A pretty impressive sight and also has a great food court.
Zaaki Restaurant and Hookah Bar
Really great Mediterranean food and super friendly people!
Sauf Haus Bier Hall
One of our favorite places to grab a beer and hang out in DuPont
Capitol Cider House
This place is great if you are a cider connoisseur
Panda Express
Honey walnut shrimp. No explanation needed.
Baked & Wired
Whether your in the mood for cupcakes, baked goods, good coffee or tea as you stroll along the Georgetown waterfront, Baked and Wired won’t disappoint!
Ted's Bulletin
While we are sad they don’t sell the peanut butter bacon burger anymore, we love this place for brunch! Call ahead one hour before to put your name in to mitigate the long waits on the weekend
Sala Thai Restaurant
Great place for Thai food- we recommend the pad Thai or the pad see ew
Ben's Chili Bowl
A DC staple, Ben’s Chili Bowl is a historic restaurant on U Street that everyone (and we mean everyone) makes a stop at
Mi Cuba Cafe
Cuban food. Need we say more?
Bobby's Burger Palace
You can crunchify your burger here by adding potato chips (mmm, Marissa’s favorite)
Shake Shack
Get the smoke shack burger. Do it. You won’t regret it.
Colony Club
A chill coffee shop near where Jon used to live
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
A fun bar with their own home brewed beer on tap
The Coupe
One of the stops the day we got engaged! Check out the Coupe to see where Jon gifted Marissa a book filled with letters, poems, and journal entries we’d written one another the past three years.
Captain Cookie & the Milk Man
A GW staple, you can’t go wrong with this food truck turned store front dessert establishment! Mix and match their ice cream and cookie combos for a bomb snack.
Compass Coffee
Marissa recommends their nitro cold brew- sooo good!