Kimberly & Michael
Restaurants & Things to Do
Alo Vietnam Restaurant & Bar
Less than a half mile from the hotels. Casual and appears to occasionally have live music.
Kabobi By The Helmand
Approximately a half mile from the hotels. Casual afghan food. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday with dinner only on Sunday.
Village Center at Dulles
Strip mall within walking distance of the hotels (~1.2 miles) with several restaurants (many are chain) and a grocery store if you're looking to stay close to the hotels. A few places for a quick bite here include Mission BBQ, Firehouse Subs, Noodles & Company, and Starbucks.
Ned's Irish Sports Bar
~1.2 mile walk from the hotels. Lots of TVs/sports-themed decor, dive bar vibes. Serves bar food, has an outdoor area and live music on some nights. Seemingly open until 2am on Saturdays and may be a good spot to gather after the wedding for those looking for a late night spot (it's the closest late night bar to the hotels)! Hours may change due to COVID. Located in the Village Center at Dulles.
Reston Town Center
A new outdoor shopping area with lots of sit-down restaurants including but not limited to True Food Kitchen, Ted's Bulletin, North Italia, Barcelona Wine Bar, Mon Ami Gabi, Jinya Ramen Bar as well as a large selection of fast casual restaurants such as &Pizza, Potbelly's, Chipotle, Sweetgreen and more. Shops include lululemon, bluemercury, Anthropologie, Sephora and more.
Rocket Frog Brewing Company
Brewery in a business/warehouse district with an outdoor deck and indoor taproom. It will be their anniversary weekend so it should be lively! Opens at 11:30am Friday and Saturday and closes at 9pm. See website for additional hours. Do a brewery hop and check out Crooked Run Brewery (listed next) which is around the corner!
Crooked Run Brewing
Brewery in a business/warehouse district serving local beer, seltzers and food with an outdoor area and bustling taproom. Open 10:30am-9pm all days except Sunday, when closing time is 5pm. Around the corner from Rocket Frog Brewing (listed previously).
Daybreak Kitchen and Biscuit Company
Biscuits, donuts, and traditional breakfast for early morning eats and American-fare for dinner. Open Sunday 9am-4pm for breakfast or lunch. It may be attached to Crooked Run Brewing!
Señor Ramon Taqueria
Tacos!
One Loudoun
Dining, shopping, and entertainment district in Ashburn. The area has a mix of chain sit-down and fast-casual restaurants.
SENSE OF THAI ST
Located at the One Loudon district. "At Ashburn’s stylish Thai restaurant, customers can find familiar noodle dishes, curries, Thai salads, fried rice, and dumplings alongside quirky mash-ups like Peking duck quesadillas"
King Street Oyster Bar
A fun, casual place to get oysters and other seafood. Happy Hour everyday 3-6:30pm. Located in downtown Leesburg.
Buford's Biscuits
Biscuit sandwiches great for breakfast or lunch in a quaint, southern charm atmosphere. Order at the counter service. Wednesday-Saturday 8am-2pm, Sunday 9am-2pm. Located in downtown Leesburg.
Delirium Café-Leesburg
Funky beer hall that also serves food with an outdoor area. Opens 12pm Friday and 11am Saturday, closes at midnight. Located in downtown Leesburg.
King Street Coffee
Located in downtown Leesburg.
Schmidt’s Barbecue
BBQ and drinks. Happy hour 2-6 daily.
Goosecup
Coffee and cocktails in a trendy setting. Located in downtown Leesburg.
Cocina On Market
Tacos with an emphasis on seafood in a casual setting. Located in downtown Leesburg.
King's Tavern & Wine Bar
Casual tavern, occasionally with live music. Located in downtown Leesburg.
SideBar
Sit-down American food and cocktails in a lively setting. Courtyard seating available. Happy hour 2-6pm everyday. Located in downtown Leesburg.
Nightshift
Located on the second floor of Side Bar and serves creative cocktails in lounge space with cool vibes. Highly recommend!
Cowbell Kitchen
Warm, easygoing bakery with rustic comfort eats such as biscuits, soups, pastries & smoothie bowls. Women owned, everything is from scratch, and uses local ingredients!
bkd Bagels
Bagel shop downtown Leesburg
MacDowell Brew Kitchen
A fun bar with a beach themed outdoor area (sand and palm trees included!). Located in downtown Leesburg.
Echelon Wine Bar
Located in downtown Leesburg.
Shoe's Cup and Cork
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served here, along with an extensive drink list. There is a small garden area with bocce ball! Located in downtown Leesburg.
The Wine Kitchen
Elegant food and extensive wine selection. Located in downtown Leesburg.
Tarbender's Lounge
Historic "speakeasy" type place. Food and drinks available. Located in downtown Leesburg.
Stone Tower Winery
Stone Tower is a vibrant winery with several indoor areas, patios, and balconies to sit and enjoy a flight! They often have food trucks and the views are gorgeous! As one of the biggest and busiest wineries in the area, you can count on a lively atmosphere.
Lost Barrel Brewing
A large, modern brewery with winery-like vibes and stunning views serving craft beer and food. Offers tours and has fire pits by reservation.
Topgolf
Topgolf is located a short ride from the venue. It's a jazzed-up driving range serving bar food and drinks.
Historic Leesburg, VA
"Known for being one of the best preserved and most picturesque downtowns in Virginia, Downtown Leesburg is your everyday destination: historic sites and museums, vibrant culinary scene, large selection of breweries, award-winning wineries, boutiques, antiques and range of startup to enterprise size companies". If you find yourself in need something to eat, be sure to check out the notable places to eat in Leesburg are listed above!
Historic Middleburg, VA
"Middleburg, Virginia, is a charming Southern destination known as the nation’s horse and hunt capital. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Middleburg offers the best of small-town America: local art, historic landmarks, fine cuisine and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Middleburg is a place where you can enjoy world-class equestrian competitions, award-winning local wines and nationally recognized community events"
Morven Park
Morven Park is a 1,000 acre historic estate which offers mansion and garden tours, an equestrian center, a carriage museum and more.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
"The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM)'s annex at Washington Dulles International Airport. It holds numerous exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, the Enola Gay, and the Gemini 7 space capsule."
National Mall
If you haven't had the chance to check out the National Mall before, now is the time! This nearly 2 mile stretch of land in the heart of DC takes you past memorials, monuments and museums, all the way to the furthest east side where the Capitol building resides! Kim & Michael inspired activity: Grab a Capital Bikeshare bike and head down to the mall! Stake out a spot in the grass and people watch or catch a sunset on the west side steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Georgetown
Window shop (or if you're like Kim, impulse shop) your way through the impressive collection of shops on Georgetown's M Street. Head down to Georgetown Waterfront Park to watch the ducks! There are several waterfront dining options at various price points. Grab a refreshment and take in the view! Additionally, there are two locations in Georgetown to go kayaking or paddle boarding: the Thompson Boat House and Key Bridge Boathouse.
Smithsonian Museums
Enjoy a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History where we spent our second date! All Smithsonian museums are free (hooray!). Check these out too: Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of African American History & Culture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Museum of American History, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gallery, National Zoo, Renwick Gallery and more!
The Wharf
Visit the wharf for a marina view, dining, rooftop bars, shopping, live music venues, kayaking, and our personal favorite, the oldest continuously operating open-air fish market in the United States, The Municipal Fish Market! Check out their site for the endless options and don't forget to get yourself a steamed Maryland Crab!
14th Street Northwest
A bustling strip full of top-notch eateries and eclectic shops! Our latest favorite is Le Diplomate which offers exquisite French food. If you're lucky enough to be there while the Belon oysters are on the menu, snag them!