Things To Do

Reston, VA

Reston Town Center

You will find a large selection of restaurants and shops, all within walking distance of one another, as well as being adjacent to the Metrorail.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Reston

Located in Reston Town Center and a favorite for breakfast and lunch. They have a wide selection of foods and baked goods. Rae highly recommends the Traditional Shakshuka.

bartaco

Located in Reston Town Center and a favorite of ours they offer a delicious Mexican cuisine with a casual dinning atmosphere. Rae highly recommends the Ceviche.

Lake Anne

Great farmers market and depending upon the time of the year you may find some fun activities or events happening.

Le Vingt Trois Cafe & Bakery

Le Vingt Trois Cafe is our weekend treat for coffee and pastries. All of their seasonal drinks are fantastic! Note Herndon is a 5 minute drive from Reston.

Washington, D.C.

Zaytinya by José Andrés

A must go-to in DC featuring classical Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines.

Some of our Favorite Smithsonian's

Museum of Natural History

Admission is free and no tickets are required for the Museum of Natural History. Please visit website for details and hours of operation.

National Air & Space Museum

Free timed-entry passes are required for the Air & Space Museum. Please visit website for details and hours of operation.

Renwick Gallery

Admission is free and no tickets are required for the Renwick Museum. It's a modern art museum with exhibits and displays that rotate often. Every visit we see something new! Please visit website for details and hours of operation.

The National Mall

Seeing the Washington Monument rise majestically to the sky, surrounded by the stately U.S. Capitol Building at one end and the dignified Lincoln Memorial at the other, it’s hard not to think of America’s history. Explore the swath of land nicknamed “America’s front yard” and you’ll find inspiring monuments and memorials, museums, and family fun.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Broadway shows without having to travel to New York! The closest metro station is Foggy Bottom (Blue, Silver, & Orange line) and is roughly a 10-minute walk to the center.

Other things to do in DC

Maryland, MD

Downtown Historic Frederick

Downtown Frederick offers more than 200 specialty shops, art galleries, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants. This is a place with small city charm and a big city pulse.

Renaissance Festival

This local Renaissance festival boasts permanent structure's year round and special themed days through its season. If you do plan to go, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. It often sells out! 2025 Dates: October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19