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*Happy Hour* Start the wedding weekend off right! On Friday, May 23rd from 5-7PM, please join Peter and Stephanie (Ben's uncle and his partner) for drinks and nibbles at the Lyle Bar.
*Happy Hour* Start the wedding weekend off right! On Friday, May 23rd from 5-7PM, please join Peter and Stephanie (Ben's uncle and his partner) for drinks and nibbles at the Lyle Bar.
May 24, 2025
Washington, DC

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The Wedding Website of Madalyn Grutzius and Benjamin Bowen
Below are things outside of a typical tourist attraction. All Smithsonian museums are free, however many require you to reserve a time slot. Common attractions are the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, Holocaust Museum, Native American History Museum, etc.
ARTECHOUSE DC

ARTECHOUSE DC

1238 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

This is our favorite thing to do in DC. The rooms are interactive, like you move your arm and the entire three-story wall will react to the movement. Tickets are approximately $30. There is also a bar with drinks designed around the exhibit. Exhibits change seasonally.

Crumbs & Whiskers | Kitten & Cat Cafe.

Crumbs & Whiskers | Kitten & Cat Cafe.

3109 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

What’s better than coffee and kittens? Ben and Madalyn couldn't have a wedding without something mentioning cats... Tickets range from $25 to $45.

Boating In DC at Fletcher's Cove

Boating In DC at Fletcher's Cove

4940 Canal Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

Rent a canoe, kayak, paddle board… for an hour or a day! Prices vary.

Monuments by Moonlight

Monuments by Moonlight

The Washington Welcome Center, 1001 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
, 202-832-9800

About $90 for adults and $40 for children. 2 1/2 hours long, departs daily from 7:15-8:00PM.

O Museum in The Mansion

O Museum in The Mansion

2020 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Capital Segway Tours

Capital Segway Tours

818 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
, (202) 682-1980

$70 per person. Sightseeing of the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Museums and more. Highest rated tour of the Washington sites in a fraction of the time.

600t

600t

600 T Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

An upscale bar.

Cafe Citron

Cafe Citron

1343 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
, 202-422-3005

Looking for loud music and club vibes?

Rocket Bar

Rocket Bar

714 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
, 202-628-7665

A relaxed bar with arcade and games like pool or darts

International Spy Museum

International Spy Museum

700 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

Tickets are about $30.

Union Market

Union Market

1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

So much to do here. Food trucks, goodies, little gifts to take home to a loved one. Their fresh pasta booth is to die for. In good weather there are usually physical activities like yoga outside.

For all the days along the way
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