Starlet & Dembee
Couple’s Favorite Local Attractions
Georgetown
The place where it all started on their first day - Georgetown! Venture to Georgetown to see beautiful European-style architecture on M Street, loads of shopping and restaurants, and stroll down the quaint brick sidewalks or walk along the C&O Canal to reach the scenic waterfront vistas on the Potomac River. You can also rent a paddleboard or kayak here in the summer months and check out the views of DC & Rosslyn from the river.
The Wharf DC
The Wharf reestablished Washington, DC as a waterfront city and destination, after converting the area from a fish market to a thriving nightlife area. This remarkable, mile-long stretch along the Potomac River comes to life with restaurants, retailers, residences, and businesses—all complemented by monumental views and a vibrant culture. The Wharf is home to one of Dembee & Starlet's favorite restaurants, Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen. In addition, check out a frozen rum & coke at Tiki TNT, home of Starlet's favorite Thrasher's Rum. Last but not least, check out a concert at The Anthem!
National Harbor
National Harbor is a waterfront getaway just outside of Washington, DC. From distinctive dining experiences to Instagram worthy views from The Capital Wheel, National Harbor is one-of-a-kind destination filled with possibilities. Home of the Gaylord National Resort.
MGM Hotel & Casino
MGM National Harbor is a 23-story hotel with 135,000 square feet of gaming space (slots and table games), a sports book, retail space, five bars, seven restaurants, a 3,000-seat theater, and much more. Known for many of its exclusive art installations, the atrium features rotating structures made out of live flowers! This is one of Starlet & Dembee's go-to favorite date spots!
Torpedo Factory Art Center
The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is now home to the largest number of publicly accessible working artist studios in the U.S. As of March 2022, it housed 82 artists' studios, 8 galleries, and workshops, with some 165 professional visual artists who work in a variety of media, including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture. While there, go on one of Starlet & Dembee's all-time favorite dates - walk along the waterfront of visit the local shops and restaurants of Old Town Alexandria, while soaking up a dose of United States History.
The Perch @ Capital One Center
Located at the rooftop of the 11th floor of the Capital One Center, this modern outdoor city park includes live music and creative summer cocktails at the Starr Hill Biergarten, oversized backyard games, delicious food trucks, a mini golf course, and more!
Starr Hill Biergarten
Located on the 11th floor, this rooftop Biergarten is part of The Perch at the Capital One Center. Come enjoy some live music, beers, and cocktails in the sun!
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center is the largest mall in the Baltimore-Washington area, and the 8th largest in the United States. The mall is located 12.5 miles from the central business district of Washington D.C. The mall's anchor department stores are Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's. Has 2 food courts and countless stores, many of which you will only see in places such as NYC or Las Vegas.
Tysons Galleria
The Tysons Galleria is an extremely upscale mall. Several designers, including Balenciaga, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Cartier, Chanel, Crate & Barrel, David Yurman, De Beers, Elie Tahari, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tory Burch, Vilebrequin, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Versace, have some of the only statewide and Baltimore-Washington area boutiques in Tysons Galleria or the largest of the areas locations. The mall is anchored by Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, and is attached to a Ritz Carlton Hotel. The mall also contains a food court as well as full-service restaurants including Wildfire Steakhouse, Yardhouse (our personal favorite), Maggiano's Little Italy, Lebanese Taverna, and P.F. Chang's China Bistro.
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden is the oldest continuously operating public garden in the United States. The Garden is rooted in the nation’s heritage. During the late 18th century, George Washington had a dream of a national botanic garden and was instrumental in establishing one on the National Mall in 1820. Washington's letter written in support of a botanic garden in the new federal city is in the archives of the Library of Congress. The garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.
