A week of ideas for what to do, eat, and drink in DC! A city with a global food scene, amazing museums, and fun shops
emmamcmorran
Washington
My parents have stayed here before! It’s a great hotel
My favorite bakery. I love the ube iced coffee and their strawberry lychee donut
Classic
Worth the extra walking time in March when the cherry blossoms are blooming
Must visit
Necessary
Afghan food. The shrimp dumplings are famous
The Capitol tour is free and worth it
I love the East Wing (contemporary art). The sculpture garden is also amazing
Free museums
Classic DC restaurant. I get the burger and the espresso martini
Fun bar - have cash for cover! Live music and DJ
Takes about 5 hours to really see everything. Which you’ll want to do!
Contemporary art
Get the sangria! Ham, cheese, and other tapas
Love the zataar margarita
Great coffee and pastries
NY style slices
First museum dedicated solely to women artists
Great ramen
Like Chipotle but for Indian food. I get the Tikka Chance on Me bowl
Go Nats! Fun to watch a game here or at the Bullpen, which is like a large outdoor bar next to the stadium
Jackie O themed beer garden
Love the hot honey on pepperoni
Vintage shopping and cool gifts
Fun shopping area and eats
My favorite store in DC! It’s all secondhand designer shopping
Get the boba
Gelatoooo. Coffee and cookies flavor is amazing
Take a tequila shot in an ice shot glass, then throw it at a target
Fun place to sit outside. Also have good coffee
Drinks on fire! Smoke bubbles! Craft cocktail bar
Where to go if you want to dance. Speakeasy in a deli
Fresh and delicious
Middle Eastern meets French! Pastries and coffee
Make your own perfume bottle to take home as a souvenir! Georgetown is a big neighborhood for shopping