Things To DoThings To Do

Monuments & MuseumsMonuments & Museums

Washington Monument TourWashington Monument Tour

Schedule: Washington Monument is open 9 am to 5 pm daily (last available tour ticket at 4 pm) Cost/Tickets Required?: Yes, tickets are $1 and should be purchased about 30 days in advance. Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: An awesome view of the city and on the interior of the monument you can see which states donated individual stones.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistorySmithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Schedule: Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m Cost/Tickets Required?: Free, no ticket required Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals (shoutout to Noah for actually explaining this exhibit which made it 10x cooler)

Smithsonian National Postal MuseumSmithsonian National Postal Museum

Schedule: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost/Tickets Required?: Free, no ticket required Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: An unexpectedly awesome museum AND you can pick up free postcards and stamps!

Library of CongressLibrary of Congress

Schedule: Monday: closed * Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: closed Cost/Tickets Required?: Free, Timed-entry tickets are required Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: If you have time, the best souvenir from here is your own Library of Congress Library Card! (look into it ahead of time, there is a lil form to fill out)

National Portrait GalleryNational Portrait Gallery

Schedule: Open 7 days a week - 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Cost/Tickets Required?: Free, no ticket required Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: The America's Presidents Exhibit is always a classic and the courtyard is great!

Smithsonian National Museum of American HistorySmithsonian National Museum of American History

Schedule: Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m Cost/Tickets Required?: Free, no ticket required Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit displays the 200 year old flag that inspired the National Anthem.

International Spy MuseumInternational Spy Museum

Schedule: Open 7 days a week - Sun – Fri: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Cost/Tickets Required?: Yes, Tickets are around $35 Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: It's interactive so you get to be a spy for the day and see a poison dart umbrella.

The U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterThe U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Schedule: Open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost/Tickets Required?: Free, Reservations are recommended, but not required. I would book tickets at least a week ahead of time. Mackenzie & Grant Highlight: The Rotunda is beautiful and National Statuary Hall features two statues donated from each state honoring important people from their state!

Monumental MarketsMonumental Markets

FRESHFARM Dupont Circle MarketFRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market

Our favorite farmers market, it's open Sundays 8:30am to 1:30pm. They always have the best produce and you can pick up a yummy soft pretzel! The Hog Haven Breakfast Sandwich paired with Mackenzie's favorite chocolate milk (from Clear Spring Creamery) is always a fan favorite.

Eastern MarketEastern Market

Eastern Market's Indoor and Outdoor market are open Saturday & Sunday - 9am-4pm. They have lots of fun booths and the mexican food stand has an great burrito (a Hagan favorite too!)

Union MarketUnion Market

There is always something fun going on at Union Market! They have a bunch of food options as well as a rooftop bar!

Welcome to the District of Delicious!Welcome to the District of Delicious!

Best of BreakfastBest of Breakfast

DUO Coffee - Favorite little coffee shop. Boulangerie Christophe - Favorite French bakery in Georgetown. un je ne sais quoi... - Great French bakery near DuPont. Nino's Bakery - Awesome Bakery! They sell out quick so I would try to go earlier than later. Pearls Bagels - Classic yummy Bagels. Call your Mother Bagels - Great Bagel Sandwiches! Tatte - Great Coffee and a large breakfast menu. Maman - Super cute shop with great coffee, breakfast, and pastries.

Lunch & Dinner FavoritesLunch & Dinner Favorites

Old Ebbitt Grill - Historic DC Restaurant. Great for Breakfast as well! Reservations are recommended. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Great Happy Hour from 2:30pm - 6:00pm! Daikaya - Our Favorite Ramen Spot. No Reservations so enjoy a short wait around the corner at Tonari or Bantam King (get the dumplings as an app and thank us later). Astoria DC - Our favorite Szechuan spot! Super yummy drinks - definitely make a reservation if you plan to go! Zeppelin - Our first date and engagement party spot! Great sushi and even better memories! L’Ardente - "Glam" Italian food, try the 40 layer lasagna! Doi Moi- An excellent, modern Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Mi Vida- Multiple locations with great Mexican food. Zaytinya - Delicious mediterranean food, great for big groups. Rumi's - Excellent Persian Food. Le Diplomate - Quintessential DC restaurant. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace - Great seafood, fun restaurant! Ethiopic - Great Ethiopian food, for our adventurous eaters.

Top Picks for Sweet TreatsTop Picks for Sweet Treats

Jeni's Ice Cream - Super yummy ice cream, great flavors Baked & Wired - Best Cupcakes in the city Levain Bakery - Excellent cookies Thomas Sweet - Best ice cream shop in the city.

Late Night Honorable MentionsLate Night Honorable Mentions

Round Robin Bar - A DC Classic with amazing bartenders, this is in The Willard La Grande Boucherie - French Restaurant with an excellent bar. Including live music every Wednesday and Friday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Off the Record Bar - A DC staple at another historic hotel, The Hay Adams. Top of the Gate - Check out the infamous Watergate Hotel and enjoy a drink overlooking Georgetown! Churchkey - Amazing beer selection and yummy bar food. Aslin Beer Company - Outdoor beer garden with locally brewed beer on tap. Right next to Doi Moi and many restaurants on 14th for a pre or post dinner drink! Cork - Great wine bar with tasty food. Ivy and Coney - A lovely taste of the Midwest (definitely a dive bar)