The Portrait Gallery off the green line houses portraits for presidents and important figures from American history, and is directly connected to the Smithsonian Art Museum. We love the atrium here as a spot to sit and enjoy lunch if you pack a sandwich.
NGA is an expansive option featuring the full breadth of varied art mediums and eras, LOTS to see.
A smaller, more intimate private art collection in a historic DC house. Reserve tickets ahead of time, worth the trip!
Funky urban art collection right next to the white house featuring unique rotating exhibits.
A small greenhouse at the bottom of the Capitol featuring a beautiful collection of plant life from across the US!
Dupont Circle is one of the central hubs of the spoke-and-wheel design of Washington D.C. and features a number of cafes, book shops, and stores. Great spot to people watch and explore from!
An eclectic collection of vendors and small businesses in a food-hall setting, close to Red Bear Brewery for beers!
One of DC's oldest most historic neighborhoods with shopping, cafes and beautiful spots to walk along the riverside!
Iraqi fare, excellent small plates and some of our favorite cocktails!
rustic Italian, savory sauces, delicious
The BEST Thai food in the city, we order out here every single week!
Modern Ramen, I recommend the Chaplins A.S.S. ramen (spicy broth), good cocktails
Exceptional baked goods, great coffee, just the pick-me-up if you're in Georgetown. If you're downtown it's sister cafe A Baked Joint is equally good.
Wonderful hole in the wall Italian deli, Henry's favorite spot to go shopping. Serving the least pretentious, best tasting sandwiches in the city.
A classic Jewish deli serving unique bagel sandwiches and shmear at multiple locations across the city. It's not New York, but we gotta get our fix somehow, right?
Phyllis' favorite coffee, bar none
Speak easy, hidden away cocktails in Mt. Pleasant.
A fun little bar hidden away in Blagden Alley, great cocktails!