Things To Do
National Mall
Walk the loop to view the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, and MLK Jr. Memorial. Washington Monument - Free passes to the top of the Washington Monument are available, and release 30 days in advance at 10:00 AM ET (and 24 hours prior at 3:00 PM ET) on Recreation.gov.
United States Capitol
The Capitol Visitor Center offers free tours of the U.S. Capitol from 8:30 AM ET - 4:30 PM ET, Monday-Saturday. Reserve free tour passes at visitthecapitol.gov.
National Gallery of Art
The Brides favorite art museum in D.C.! You don't need passes or tickets to enjoy the galleries and guided tours. Open daily 10:00 AM ET - 5:00 PM ET.
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Visit airandspace.si.edu to reserve free timed entry passes. Open daily from 10:00 AM ET - 5:30 PM ET.
The National Zoo
Visit nationalzoo.si.edu to sign up for free entry passes. Open daily from 8:00 AM ET - 6:00 PM ET. Last entry to grounds at 5:00 PM ET.
DINING
BREAKFAST Tatte Bakery - Multiple locations. Visit tattebakery.com. Bluestone Lane - Multiple locations. Visit bluestonelane.com. LUNCH/DINNER Millie's - A classic in the Chevy Chase area! Visit milliesdc.com. Martin's Tavern - Where JFK proposed to Jackie O! Visit martinstavern.com Le Diplomate - a D.C. classic! Don't skip the Romarin cocktail and the steak frites. 1601 14th Street Northwest Clyde's - Multiple locations, and a D.C./Chevy Chase classic! Visit clydes.com.