When we lived in Arlington, we'd go on 7 mile walks to and from the mall. October will have the perfect weather for a long walk to see the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, and more. From the Mayflower, walk exactly 1 mile south on 17th St and you'll end up directly at the Washington Monument. You'll be on the mall and from there, the world is your oyster!
Just a 10 minute walk from our venue! Strolling past the White House is the perfect morning walk activity. If you contact your congressman early enough, you may even be able to schedule a tour while you're in town.
Mar's favorite thing to do in DC! If you're walking on the mall towards the Capitol, stop by the Botanic Gardens and walk around the tropics house, medicinal plant exhibit, deserts house, and the gorgeous garden court.
On our third date, we went to the zoo! We have too many inside jokes from that day. Spend the morning seeing the pandas. Make sure you reserve your tickets online in advance! It's free, but same-day tickets are not possible.
The Mayflower is in the heart of the charming Dupont Circle neighborhood. We love walking around the farmer's market on Sundays or just people watching. It's a cute, historic neighborhood with a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
No trip to DC is complete without a shopping spree in Georgetown! Walk down the pretty cobblestone streets along the river or canals, or go out for a fun brunch at Brasserie Liberte, Peacock Cafe, or Martin's Tavern.
Need a quick coffee nearby? Tatte is just a 5 minute walk away.
A local classic not just for gelato, but coffee as well! The iced vanilla lattes are our favorite.
Everyone is going to tell you to get a bagel at Call Your Mother. Don't listen to them. To all of our Jersey loved ones – get your bacon, egg, and cheese at Bagels Etc. and thank me later. Bring cash!
To our bubble tea lovers, grab one here. Order a milk tea or a matcha after a Bagels Etc. run.
Our favorite Italian restaurant in DC! Go to the lounge before your reservation for a $7 martini and take it to your table for dinner. Order the cappelletti with truffle and bombolini for dessert.
Arguably the best Asian food in DC – maybe even the best food, period. If you have bad luck with getting a reservation on Resy, try to walk in. Recommend going with a group so you can try everything on the menu.
One of our early dates and a spot we keep coming back to. Order a pizza and a spritz for a super casual dinner!
A DC classic – a Parisian style brasserie perfect for a night out. Skip the fancy stuff and get the burger.
If you want the best croissant you can get outside of France, stop by Nino's Bakery. Make sure to go early because they will sell out before 11:00 AM.
Anyone want to join Mar at [solidcore] on the morning of the wedding?