Things To Do

Oktoberfest at The Wharf

The Wharf is hosting Oktoberfest Friday, Sept 30-Sunday, Oct 2! We hope you enjoy the festivities :). Please see the link for the Oktoberfest schedule and the description below: It’s that time of year—put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund, and head to The Wharf for a weekend of free Oktoberfest festivities. Kick off the weekend with Polka dance lessons on the pier and cheer on the dogs competing in the 10th Annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash to benefit Rural Dog Rescue. Or try your hand in The Wharf stein hoisting contest. Throughout the weekend, enjoy German fare, Bavarian decor and costumes, and Sam Adam Octoberfest beer!

MLB Game: Nationals Park

Folks, we lucked out. The Nationals are going to be home the week of our wedding with series against the Atlanta Braves from September 26-28th and a series against the Philadelphia Phillies from September 30th - October 2nd. Game times include: Sept 28 @ 7:05 PM: Nats vs Braves Sept 30 @ 7:05 PM: Nats vs Phillies Oct 1 @ 1:05 PM: Nats vs Phillies (Please arrive to the wedding by 5:15 PM) Oct 2 @ 1:35 PM: Nats vs Phillies

Capital Segway Tours

Early Afternoon Drinks: Nick's Riverside Grill

The spot of our first date. If you've never been to DC before, the Georgetown Waterfront is worth checking out. Luckily in October, it won't be too touristy, you'll be able to enjoy the views and soak up (hopefully) some good weather.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Lunch: Colada Shop

Best Cuban sandwich in tow, conveniently located behind our grouping of hotels on The Wharf.

Georgetown Waterfront Park

Vue Rooftop DC

Best rooftop views of DC! Highly recommend for a drink and some light bites. Fun fact: Due to its close vicinity and view of the White House, there is always an undercover Secret Service agent at the bar.

Brunch: The Fainting Goat

A lot of goats in our recommendations, weird. We have probably taken you here for brunch for those of you out-of-towner's who have visited over the years. Fainting Goat is a crowd-pleaser. It would warm our (mostly Nick's) heart if you spent the early afternoon of our wedding at Nick's favorite brunch spot.

Hank's Oyster Bar

Located on The Wharf

Food Market: Union Market

Officina at The Wharf

Located on The Wharf

The Grill

Located on The Wharf

Dinner: Elle

Probably our favorite place for dinner in the city. Not very close to the hotel/venue but if you are coming into town early or staying late, would recommend making the trek (20 minutes) to Mount Pleasant for a beautiful meal.

Dinner: Tail Up Goat

For those of you who are coming from afar and making our wedding into an elongated getaway, check out our second favorite restaurant, Tail Up Goat. Odd name, elite food.