Things To Do

Tidal Basin

Due to the warm weather we've been having the cherry blossoms might be early this year and our wedding might be close to peak bloom. Early morning is the best time to avoid crowds. If you feel like a nice walk, you can walk all around the Tidal Basin and see the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial and the MLK Memorial along the way and take nice pictures with the beautiful flowers that thousands of people come to see every year.

National Portrait Gallery

This is right next to the church and a beautiful place to take a few pictures in the inside courtyard

National Archives Museum

US Navy Memorial Plaza

Beautiful place to sit when the water fountains are running

Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden

National Building Museum

This is where we went on our first date!

Teaism Penn Quarter

One of our favorite places to have lunch, good for dinner too. Try one of the salty oat cookies!

Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets is a local chain with several great locations. Delicious food and plenty of choices!

Farmers & Distillers

The Founding Farmers restaurant chain was founded by the North Dakota Farmers Union. They have several locations, one near our venue.