Things To Do
Dupont Coffee Collective
A great local bakery & coffee shop near the hotel!
Freshfarm Dupont Circle Market
On Sunday mornings, there's a huge farmers market in Dupont with produce & food vendors. It's great but gets busy, so if you're interested in going, go early!
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The world's only major art museum solely dedicated to championing women artists. Great exhibits and a solid gift shop!
Lost City Books
Our favorite bookstore!
Planet Word
Our favorite DC museum :)
The Phillips Collection
America’s first museum of modern art. In Dupont, so easy to get to from the hotels! Not a Smithsonian, so it's still open to visitors during the shutdown
Eastern Market
If you've ever visited us in DC, there's a good chance we've taken you here. On the weekends, this place is full of local farm-fresh produce and handmade arts and crafts vendors. The neighborhood is a great place to walk around if you want to see some beautiful old homes, too. In October, many homes in this neighborhood are decked out for Halloween.
Folger Shakespeare Library
The world’s largest Shakespeare collection. Not a Smithsonian, so still open during the government shutdown!
YELLOW Georgetown
One of our favorite bakeries. A great place to head in the morning, grab a few delicious pastries (but expect a line!) and walk around Georgetown.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The perfect activity if you're bringing little ones with you to DC (or if you just love zoos)! The zoo is free, and in beautiful Rock Creek Park. Our personal favorite area is the bird house!** **The zoo is closed due to the government shutdown.
National Mall
The part of DC you probably saw on your 8th-grade field trip to the Nation's Capitol. Our favorites: The Lincoln Memorial, the MLK Jr Memorial, the National Gallery of Art* (where our elopement photos were taken!), the National Air and Space Museum*, and the US Botanic Garden.* *These are all closed due to the government shutdown.