Mary & Hunter
Things To Do
Georgetown
⏰ ⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On 10/18/19, Georgetown will forever be known as the location of Mary and Hunter’s wedding. It’s also a historic and charming neighborhood with federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets and design shops. There used to be a lot of bars, but the muscle of corporate retail kicked them out. Highlights include: -Georgetown Waterfront -The Old Stone House -Dumbarton Oaks -Stachowski's Market – never be hungry again. -Georgetown University -Martin's Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie – a bar #classy.
The National Mall
⏰⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Open 24 hours, the famous grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the far eastern end, is the domed U.S. Capitol and to the north is the White House. It's also surrounded by the various Smithsonian museums.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️ An island only accessible by foot or bike. A hidden D.C. gem and worth the visit! (You can Uber to the entrance, but not onto the island)
Tidal Basin
⏰⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️ A two-mile loop around a body of water that is better looked at than swam in. See sights such as the Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
Gravelly Point
⏰⏰⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Located off the Mount Vernon Trail, Gravelly Point is a great place to get a close up view of planes landing, and taking off, from Reagan National Airport. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket! "I'm just sittin' out here watching airplanes..." (You can Uber to the entrance)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum + surrounding museums
⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of our favorite museums in D.C.! Witness the history of flight from the Wright Brothers’ bike-room, to the fighter jet, to the moon and beyond. (If you love planes, make time to go to the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport. This location has an entrance fee).
The Mansion on O & O Street Museum
⏰⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With decor ranging from opulent to eccentric, this quirky Victorian mansion has over 100 uniquely decorated rooms and 70 doors, some hidden. The rooms are filled with bric-a-brac and antiques. Most have themes ranging from a log cabin room to an Elvis-inspired Graceland suite.
Union Market
⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Union Market is a food market and gourmet food hall. It feels like a smaller version of San Francisco’s Fishermen’s Wharf, just in a city. A great place for a meal, or a snacky poo.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
⏰ ⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Always free of charge and open 364 days a year, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. Founded in 1889, the Zoo is currently home to more than 1,500 animals across 300 different species. Highlights include, Giant pandas; Asian elephants; Sumatran tigers; Aldabra tortoises; Panamanian golden frogs; North Island brown kiwi; sea lions; orangutans; meet-a-small-mammal demonstrations and sloth bear feedings daily; Asian elephant training; and the location of Hunter’s previous summer job two years in a row!
District Wharf
⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️ Completely void of any/all character or history, The District Wharf is Washington’s new waterfront neighborhood. With three hotels, a 6,000-seat music venue and over 50 shops and restaurants. Visit the Wharf if you’ve been to D.C. a lot, or are addicted to instagram.
Capital Crescent Trail, Trailhead
⏰⏰⏰ – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A scenic trail that begins in Georgetown, D.C. and goes to Silver Spring, Maryland. We recommend stopping in Bethesda, MD, for a meal, or drink, before heading back into Georgetown.
Bike Rentals
Bike rental store in the heart of Georgetown. Bikes may be rented by the hour, day, or be rented for multiple days. If the weather is nice, call ahead.