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October 20, 2018
Washington, DC

Hillary & Jorge

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When in DC

If you're looking for things to do, look no further! Feast your eyes on these tried and tested options. We picked some of our favorite sights and food spots in DC. I'm sure we'll wish we had more time to get to them all! We want to hear about each one you visit!

United States Capitol

East Capitol Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20004
, (202) 226-8000

Plan ahead and schedule your guided tour. It's a quick tour but a must when in DC.

Library of Congress

101 Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20540
, (202) 707-5000

Stunning building

United States Botanic Garden

100 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20001
, (202) 225-8333

Lincoln Memorial

Washington, DC 20037

Get your steps in and take in the sights by walking the National Mall starting at the Capitol Building ending at the Lincoln Memorial.

Tidal Basin

Washington, DC

Definitely stroll around the Tidal Basin and make a stop at the Jefferson Memorial.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

600 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20560
, (202) 633-2214

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Washington, DC 20560
, (202) 633-1000

National Portrait Gallery

8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
, (202) 633-8300

Visit the atrium. We spent many a workday lunch date here.

Renwick Gallery

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
, (202) 633-2850

Meridian Hill Park

16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 895-6000

A DC gem off the tourist circuit. The park boasts an impressive cascading water feature.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
, (202) 633-4888

Great one for the kids.

Eastern Market

225 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
, (202) 698-5253

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA 22211
, (877) 907-8585

Old Ebbitt Grill

675 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
, (202) 347-4800

Go experience one of the oldest restaurants in DC right by the White House.

CAVA

707 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
, (202) 719-0111

One of our favorite lunch spots during the work day. We really wish Cava would come to Denver!

District Taco- Metro Center

1309 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
, (202) 347-7359

All you taco lovers stop here!

matchbox

713 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
, (202) 289-4441

Get yourself sliders and Jorge's favorite drink, Southern Charmer. He claims they named it after him...

Red Velvet Cupcakery

505 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
, (202) 347-7895

Skip the lines at Georgetown cupcakes and support this local bakery. Red Velvet is the best flavor for a reason.

Firehook Bakery

215 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
, (202) 544-7003

We suggest refueling after touring the Capitol Building and Library of Congress here (or in Jorge's case, after an 8 miles run). They make his favorite Lindzer Tart cookie, and according to Hillary, a killer cappucino.

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