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COVID Update: We understand the COVID situation is evolving rapidly. Please see below for more information about precautions we are taking for our wedding day.
COVID Update: We understand the COVID situation is evolving rapidly. Please see below for more information about precautions we are taking for our wedding day.
September 17, 2021
Washington, DC

Molly Quinn & Scott Charles

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Things To Do In D.C.

UPDATE (8/1/2021): Most museums no longer require timed tickets. Please check the museum website ahead of time to confirm. The museums are always free! We've tried to include museum highlights in the notes below. In addition to the museums, don't forget about all the monuments - highlights are the Lincoln, Jefferson and Vietnam war memorial.

International Spy Museum

700 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
, (202) 393-7798

This is one of the few private museums so tickets are not free. Fun fact: Molly had her 12th birthday party here (at its old location) :-)

National Gallery of Art

Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20565
, (202) 737-4215

Inside this museum you'll find some of the nation's great art treasures. During the wedding weekend, there will be a Whistler exhibit on display. Fun fact: Molly and Scott had a date at this museum during Scott's first visit to D.C.!

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560
, (202) 633-1000

Check out the Hope Diamond, an African Bush Elephant, and The Butterfly Pavilion!

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1400 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560
, (844) 750-3012

D.C.'s newest museum and a must-see! Ticket reservations at link below.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

600 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20560
, (202) 633-2214

Molly's favorite D.C. museum! The second floor is currently closed for renovation.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2700 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20566
, (202) 467-4600

Fantastic venue and the site of another early Scott-Molly date. The KC has officially re-opened; check back at the link below to see shows in town during the wedding weekend!

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20500
, (202) 456-1111

You can reach out to your Senator or Representative for a White House tour. Tours are currently suspended due to COVID (as of 5/20), but check again with your Senator or Representative's office as the wedding weekend approaches.

United States Capitol

First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20004
, (202) 226-8000

You can reach out to your Senator or Representative for a Capitol tour. Tours are currently suspended due to COVID (as of 5/20), but check again with your Senator or Representative's office as the wedding weekend approaches.

Georgetown

Washington, DC 20007

Looking for a quiet moment before or after the wedding? Head to Georgetown along the Potomac River - it is filled with beautifully-restored historic buildings and independent shops - don't miss Georgetown Cupcakes, Scott's favorite!

The Watergate Hotel

2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20037
, (844) 617-1972

Have a drink and take in the views on the roof of this famous hotel.

National Portrait Gallery

Washington, DC 20001
, (202) 633-8300

Here you can find all of the "Presidential Portraits" - look for the famous JFK and Obama ones!

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