Stephanie & JoshStephanie & Josh
Things To Do & EatThings To Do & Eat
Restaurants We LoveRestaurants We Love
*Disclaimer- none are fancy :)* Arlington: Ruthie's All Day: Grab some breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner at Josh's favorite restaurant. The brisket and biscuits are delish. Nando's: A short walk from Steph's house, you can eat some Nando's Peri-Peri chicken with veggies or mashed potatoes. Cava: Healthy and delicious Mediterranean bowls at various locations in the area. Steph's go-to. Rasa: Healthy and delicious Indian bowls. They have the BEST mango lassis. Sweetgreen: Healthy and delicious salads and warm bowls. They have a number of locations. We love the Harvest Bowl! Good Stuff Eatery: Yummy burgers and shakes. They have some fun dipping sauces for the fries. DC: Ben's Chili Bowl: PLEASE go to the OG location and get a famous chili dog and banana pudding! Founding Farmers: A DC classic. Get the spinach and artichoke dip. Tatte: A bakery and cafe with various locations that serves "elegant comfort food." Grab a sandwich, the potato shakshuka, or pastry.
National MallNational Mall
A must-do. Lincoln, Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Jefferson... gang's all here! Renting a bike and cruising around the monuments at sunrise or sunset when the crowds are smaller- absolutely unbeatable. The monuments are illuminated at night which makes it extra special. It is possible to book tickets ahead of time to go inside the Washington Monument for an insane view of the city.
International Spy MuseumInternational Spy Museum
This is one of Stephanie's favorite museums! It's interactive, fascinating, and fun. It's also great for kids. You will need to buy tickets in advance as this is a paid museum and tickets sell out.
Smithsonian MuseumsSmithsonian Museums
What DC is known for. There are 17 but we have a few standouts: Stephanie's favorites: - The Natural History Museum- great for all ages - National Museum of African American History and Culture- incredibly well-made, innovative, and impactful. They also have a great cafe. Josh's favorites: - The Air and Space Museum- who doesn't love space, air travel, and the history of navigation? - Sculpture Garden- outside, not too long, very unique sculptures.
United States Botanic GardenUnited States Botanic Garden
Great stop for a break from the heat while wandering around DC.
GeorgetownGeorgetown
Cobblestone streets, shops, history, and good food. Georgetown is worth visiting! To Eat: YELLOW: Middle Eastern flavors with French technique. It's GOOD. We would recommend their pastries and wood-fired pitas. Falafel Inc: $4 delicious falafel pitas. Enough said! Il Canale: Mouth watering Italian food. Josh's favorite! Baked & Wired: Let's be real, there is no competition for the best cupcake in Georgetown. Call Your Mother: It's pink, it's delicious, it's a DC classic, it's bagels. Levain Bakery: Not just in NYC. Grab some cookies while you take a stroll around the waterfront. To see: The Waterfront Georgetown University- Josh's Alma Mater Shops
Library of CongressLibrary of Congress
It's beautiful!
Old Town AlexandriaOld Town Alexandria
Old Town is a beautiful historic district on the Potomac's waterfront. Stroll colonial King Street, have some delicious Andy's Pizza, and definitely visit Jen's Splendid Ice Creams.
The View of DCThe View of DC
Take in a panoramic view of DC from Arlington's observation deck, The View of DC.
Smithsonian National Zoological ParkSmithsonian National Zoological Park
While The National Zoo technically falls under the Smithsonian category, the pandas deserve a spot of their own.