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ESSENTIALS Chairman’s Letter 3 Ask the Expert 4 Calendar 6 Maps 30 Where Next 32 Parting Shot 33 THE GUIDE Shopping 16 Museums+Attractions 18 Dining 22 Entertainment 26 Explore 28

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As the season gets underway, hard-working Washingtonians express their love for two favorite pastimes—brunch and working out. We show you the hot spots.

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Just a quick hop across the river, Alexandria, Virginia’s Instagrammable Old Town entices with colonial architecture, hip boutiques, worldly restaurants and historic sites.

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN TRAVELERS KNOW WHERE ™

elcome to the fi rst issue of WhereTraveler magazine, which has been in the making for 83 years. Where magazine, our flagship publication, has been the traveler’s friend since it was first published in 1936. It’s been a great ride but, as with any voyage, one can’t stay in the same place. With the April 2019 issue, we embark on an exciting new adventure as Where takes on a new look and a new name. Like its predecessor, WhereTraveler magazine continues our tradition of offering the best insider information about the local market but with a dynamic new design that speaks to today’s traveler. Even the most experienced traveler knows that having a local friend with inside knowledge of a destination makes a trip all the more special, someone who not only knows the essential, not-tobe-missed sights but also the city’s hidden treasures. For millions of travelers each year, that friend is WhereTraveler magazine, providing valuable advice through print and digital products that cover more than 100 cities, making WhereTraveler the world’s premier travel brand. The new look is sleek and modern, as represented by the new logo, and the compact size makes the magazine conveniently portable. Inside is the same great content we have always provided but in a more concise model, packed with useful information in a fun and visually dramatic format. We show you the best places to shop and dine, the landmarks and attractions not to be missed. We guide you to experiences that will help you make the most of your visit. Our redesigned

Guide section now includes up to 50 percent more listings. Once you have explored the city you are in, WhereTraveler will help you prepare for your next trip. See our new Where Next page, featuring photos from markets around the nation where you will also find WhereTraveler magazine. Then visit our website, wheretraveler. com, which offers travel information on 100 destinations around the world. I hope you enjoy this debut issue of WhereTraveler magazine and that you will look for it at your next destination.

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ACROSS THE WORLD WhereTraveler® is an international network of magazines first published in 1936 and distributed in over 4,000 leading hotels in more than 50 places around the world. Look for us when you visit any of the following cities, or plan ahead for your next trip by visiting us online at www.wheretraveler. com. UNITED STATES Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Jacksonville/St. Augustine/Amelia Island, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Maui, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, New York, Oahu, Orange County (CA), Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix/Scottsdale, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Washington, D.C. ASIA Singapore AUSTRALIA Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney CANADA Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Edmonton, Halifax, Muskoka/ Parry Sound, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Winnipeg EUROPE Berlin, Budapest, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Rome, St. Petersburg

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EXPERT TIP: The Lincoln Memorial at night is a must.

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Q: AS A NEW YORK TRANSPLANT, WHAT ARE YOU LOVING MOST ABOUT WASHINGTON? A: I love the history

and museums. It’s really amazing that D.C. has so many world-class institutions that are free to visit.

A: One thing I love to recommend that everyone do is to visit the Lincoln Memorial at night. To stand on the steps of the memorial and see the Washington Monument reflected in

Q: HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? A: When it’s warm

the reflecting pool still takes my breath away. Q: WHAT’S A GREAT WAY TO SPEND A NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY? A: When the weather

is nice, I love to suggest going on a “progres-

outside, you’ll find me in my yard working on my garden or exploring a neighborhood. In the colder months, I spend more time in the museums or curled up by the fire with a great book.

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pects that some may find challenging about being a concierge, but to me that’s part of the fun! Being a concierge requires a devotion to your craft and a willingness to never stop learning. Humility and patience are also very important.

sive dinner” through a neighborhood. I would recommend different places for each course, like one place for pre-dinner drinks, another for appetizers and a different restaurant for entrees, etc. It requires a bit of an adventurous guest, but it can be a great way to experience a wide variety of what D.C. has to offer. Plus, it’s a lot of fun.

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FAIRY TALE TOUR

Pro DIY-ers descend on the Smithsonian Craft Show, bringing some of the best in American crafting. This year, 120 makers represent every category of design and craft. Browse works like Eban Blaney’s modernist furniture (pictured) Jessica Weiss’ casually elegant jewelry, Bill Jones’ visually energetic pottery and Mary Jackson’s meticulously woven sea grass baskets. National Building Museum, 202.272.2448

Ford’s Theatre may be an iconic attraction in Washington, D.C., but it’s also a vibrant performing arts venue that regularly puts on shows. This month, Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning “Into the Woods” takes the stage. Weaving together fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault, the musical follows a baker and his wife on a magical journey in search of a child of their own. Ford’s Theatre, 202.347.4833

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VIRTUAL BLOOMS Millions flock to the nation’s capital to take in the splendor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival through April 14. Beyond “I.R.L.” events, techy gallery Artechouse puts on its own show suited to this digital age. The artists joining “In Peak Bloom” imagine those poufy petals as computer-generated, room-sized images, immersing viewers in splashes of color, all the while exploring the flower’s symbolism. Artechouse, tickets@artechouse.com

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David Sedaris April 3 The writer and satirist enthralls with piercing observations and wild stories. Strathmore, 301.581.5100 Phantom Limb Company April 4-5 Marionettes, butoh and multimedia respond to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. The Kennedy Center, 202.467.4600 Washington Auto Show April 5-14 The latest models and vintage rides rev up D.C. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, www. washingtonautoshow.com Bent: An LGBTQ Dance Party April 6 DJ Lemz and friends spin tunes and host shows for all. 9:30 Club, 202.267.0930 Charlotte Gainsbourg April 8 The French-British actress and indie singer highlights her new album “Rest.” 9:30 Club, 202.267.0930 Black Violin April 9-10 Wil B and Kev Marcus shake up classical with their wave-your-hands-inthe-air style. Strathmore, 301.581.5100

Newseum Nights April 12 Pink-clad partiers toast the cherry blossoms. Newseum, 202.292.6100 Eggstravaganza April 13-20 Egg hunts and photo ops hop into the former home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter. Tudor Place, 202.965.0400 DC Beer Festival April 20 Craft brewers pour from more than 200 beers. Nationals Park, www. dcbeerfestival.com Spanish Cinema Now April 25 The Goya-nominated “Todos Están Muertos” screens. Spain-USA Foundation, 202.728.2334 Jay Leno April 26 The comedian lends his trademark observations. The Kennedy Center, 202.467.4600

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Awesome Con April 26-28 Fan boys and girls geek out with all things comics. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, www. awesome-con.com Special Olympics at 50 All month Artifacts revisit the first games. American History Museum, 202.633.1000 “Artists Respond” All month Nearly 100 works interpret the Vietnam War. American Art Museum, 202.633.7970

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Embassy Chefs Challenge April 2 Chefs from dozens of embassies dish up “culinary diplomacy.” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 202.608.1100

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Garden Splendors In March and April, some 1.5 million bloom-seeking visitors descend on Washington, D.C., to drink in the pink-and-white cherry blossoms. Against the white marble of the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument, the blooms are an iconic postcard come to life. Until you realize every selfie you take and every move you make amid the blushing clouds comes with crowds.

We’re not saying you shouldn’t go in for a big bite of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which continues through April 14 around town. You just might want to seek out some of the city’s other flower-powered gardens and plots, too. “There are almost 100 public gardens in the D.C. area, but Philadelphia gets all the love for outdoor spaces,” says Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener magazine. Here are some of the lesser-known blossom zones around the capital. JENNIFER BARGER

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Twenty-two sandstone Corinthian columns grace a grassy meadow at this 446-acre expanse in Northeast Washington, D.C., but they’re part of a defunct U.S. Capitol portico, not some far-flung Greek ruins. The urban park, crisscrossed by walking paths, offers up rose gardens, an impressive bonsai collection and conifers representing all 50 states. “The arboretum is tops for me, since it’s got so many hidden treasures, and it’s got free admission,” says local floral designer Sarah von Pollaro. “I love it when the azaleas come

out in May, and in summer it’s full of lilacs, which are great to picnic under. It’s a nature preserve in the city, and you can really make an afternoon of it.” 3501 NEW YORK AVE. NE, WWW.USNA. USDA.GOV

DUMBARTON OAKS

Sixteen acres of prime Georgetown property, adjacent to the Dumbarton Oaks Museum, boast both dazzling views of the surrounding city and one of the city’s prettiest, most-varied green spaces. “It was designed in the early 20th

century by one of the most famous female landscape architects in the world,” says Jentz. That would be one Beatrix Farrand, whose naturalistic hand can be seen in evergreen plantings surrounding grassy meadows and a rose garden that’d make an Englishwoman swoon. A citrus tree-filled 1810 Orangery building provides shade and resting spots, too. 1703 32ND ST. NW, WWW.DOAK.ORG

MARY LIVINGSTON RIPLEY GARDEN Horticultural geeks adore walking the serpentine, redbrick paths of this

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“I love it when the azaleas come out in May, and in summer [the arboretum] is full of lilacs.”

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space of raised beds and hanging baskets with 200 or so annual and exotic varietals. “I think it’s almost the best garden in town, a little jewel box,” says Jentz. “It’s for real plant collectors.” SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION BETWEEN THE ARTS & INDUSTRIES BUILDING AND HIRSHHORN MUSEUM, WWW.GARDENS. SI.EDU/OUR-GARDENS/RIPLEY-GARDEN.HTML

SMITHSONIAN’S KOGOD COURTYARD

There’s currently a floral stampede of sorts inside the glasscovered courtyard between the Smithsonian’s National

Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Through April 28, “Orchids: Amazing Adaptations” stars hundreds of blooming plants. “It’s a beautiful, lightfilled venue for highlighting the diversity in the orchid family and their amazing ability to adapt to different environments and conditions,” says Barbara Faust, director of Smithsonian Gardens. 8TH AND F STS. NW, WWW.NPG.SI.EDU

RIVER FARM On the road to George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation (where, yes, you should

check out the flower and veggie patches), River Farm offers up 25 Potomac-fronted acres of both wildflowers and formal gardens. “The views are lovely, there’s free admission and the farm surrounds a colonial-era house,” says von Pollaro, who frequently brought her son here when he was young. “It used to be part of George Washington’s estate, so there’s history, too.” Just know that River Farm tends to be closed for weddings on many weekends, so check ahead or go during the week. 7931 E. BOULEVARD DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, WWW.AHSGARDENING.ORG

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THE BRUNCH BUNCH In Washington, brunch is a favorite pastime, and Le Diplomate does it well. Red banquettes and lace curtains recall that classic cafe in the City of Light, where the people-watching (yes, members of D.C.’s diplomatic corps frequent the place) is as good as restaurateur Stephen Starr’s Viennoiserie and oeufs.

There was a time when Washington’s restaurant scene consisted of a couple of white-tablecloth spots and a few down-home Ethiopian places. Today, D.C.’s food scene is bursting at the seams. Nearly

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Union Market Can’t decide what to eat? At this go-to food zone, grazers have an abundance of choices from bagels and dosas to oysters and charcuterie—all by local purveyors.

1207 9th St. NW, 202.847.0122, www.unconventionaldiner.com

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UNCONVENTIONAL DINER

every week, new envelope-pushing dining rooms feed this city’s insatiable appetite for the latest and greatest. Unconventional Diner is one such innovator. Michel Richard protégé David Deshaies’ smile-inducing spot stokes nostalgia for greasy spoons of yesteryear, but adds an of-themoment, outside-of-the-box spin. In Deshaies’ imaginative hands, the mid-morning meal goes flavor-bomb eclectic with the addition of Moroccan grits and Lebanese fried rice, plus blueberry pancakes reimagined with a dose of lavender and candied ginger.

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WORK IT OUT With two rivers, D.C. has plenty to offer in the way of outdoor sports. But when the weather isn’t exactly cooperating, it’s time to take the workout inside. Luckily, with water-based rowing machines, DC Row offers the fun of gliding along, plus extra calisthenics like pushups in an air-conditioned, modern space.

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Joy of Motion With the guiding principle that “dance is for everyone,” these studios offer classes ranging from jazz to zumba. $19. Three locations, www. joyofmotion.org

The capital certainly has its fair share of workaholics. But while they work hard, locals also work out just as hard. Among the yoga studios and standard gyms, this city also sweats in trendy fitness boutiques with all the latest and greatest in giving your body a head-to-toe workout. The trend continues just across the river in Alexandria, Virginia’s Old Town, where Pilates Pro Works’ lightfilled gallery space and “FitFormer” machines take Pilates to the next level. For nearly an hour, workout warriors perched atop these benches slide along on the weighted platform, putting every muscle in the body through its paces. “Quick-

ie” sessions squeeze all the fun into 40 minutes, while “Tone + Flow” classes meld yoga poses with core strengthening. But no matter the focus, the result is an all-over burn that feels oh-so good. 1103 Queen St., Alexandria, Va., 703.575.8206, www.pilatesproworks.com

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Vintage digs for comfort food (Columbia Firehouse), a focus on health and sustainability (Grateful Kitchen), one of the best “omakase” sushi deals in the city (Nasime)—foodies taste their way through this historic zone.

Old Town is known for picturesque boutiques. The Hive trots out trending women’s looks, while Red Barn Mercantile stocks chic gifts and decor. At Old Town Books, readers find respite from King Street’s bustle in bestsellers and events with top authors.

Snap pics from the top of George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Catch selfies at tiny “Spite House,” and post Harry Potter-like shots of Old World potions at Stabler-Leadbeater.

This bustling zone offers tons to do. The Waterfront is popular for gazing out at the harbor. Alexandria Colonial Tours guide groups through history. Captain Gregory’s pours craft cocktails in nautically themed speakeasy digs.

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Asaph St., 703.683.1776, www.columbiafirehouse.com

301 Cameron St., 703.548.7110, www.shoptheshoehive.com

Drive, 703.683.2007, www. gwmemorial.org

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 George Washington Masonic National Memorial 101 Callahan

 Alexandria Colonial Tours 221 King

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104 S. Union St., 703.647.9749, www.oldtownbooks.com

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804 N. Henry St., 571.659.4934, www.captaingregorys.com

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105-107 S. Fairfax St., 703.746.3852, www.alexandria va.gov

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SHOPPING Apparel - Men DURKL Inside Maketto, high-end hip streetwear (hoodies, baseball caps, workshirts, T-shirts). Open daily. 1351 H St. NE, 202.838.9972 www.durkl.com ONWARD RESERVE Hunting lodge-like digs for polos, tees, khakis, sweaters, accessories, décor and gifts, plus a bourbon bar and lounge area. Open daily. 1063 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.838.9365 www. onwardreserve.com READ WALL Bespoke and “natural shoulder” tailored suits. Custom shirts, trousers and sportscoats. By appt. 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.733.1913 www.readwall.com

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BILLY REID Renowned designer’s rugged button-ups, derby-ready suits and loose-fitting linens paired with accessories like K Swiss shoes and distressed leather handbags. Open daily. 3211 M St. NW, 202.499.6765 www. billyreid.com JOINT CUSTODY Basement-level shop with vintage clothing, shoes, instruments, records. Open daily. 1530 U St. NW, 202.643.8614 Metro: U St.-Cardozo www.facebook. com/JointCustodyDC/ OUTDOOR VOICES Recreational activewear brand with retro decor and a “Rec Room” carrying workout essentials. Open daily. 3025 M St. NW, 202.851.4963 www. outdoorvoices.com

Apparel-Women ARITZIA Upscale Canadian retailer’s clean-lined aesthetics in office staples, casual looks and outerwear by in-house brands Babaton, Tna, Wilfred, plus Addidas, Frame. Check website for hours. 3210 M St.

NW, Georgetown, 202.333.3162 www.aritzia.com MODCLOTH “Fit Shop” of the vintage-inspired retailer with try-on styles in sizes XXS-4X (free shipping). Stylists by appt. Open daily. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.804.5589 www. modcloth.com SECONDI Sunny upstairs shop reselling contemporary labels (Burberry, Theory, Milly and Chloe) with items arriving daily (discounts vary by tag dates). Open daily. 1702 Connecticut Ave. NW, 2nd floor, 202.667.1122 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www. secondi.com VIOLET Hip shop for on-trend looks at affordable prices. Personal styling also available. Open daily. 1924 8th St. NW, Suite 115, 202.621.9225 Metro: U StreetCardozo www.violetdc.com

Beauty BROWN BEAUTY CO-OP BFFs Kimberly Smith and Amaya Smith’s hub focusing on “brown girl approved” beauty products. Also events and incubator for new products. Open daily. 1365 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 100, 202.506.2582 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) www.brownbeautyco-op.com IVY WILD Locally owned boutique for non-toxic beauty and skincare stocking hard-to-find indie brands, plus familiar natural lines. Open Tu-Su. 1328 Florida Ave NW, 202.804.5441 www. ivywildbeauty.com

Books KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE Indie shop, opened in 1976, with full-service restaurant and bar. Hundreds of book-related events throughout the year. Open daily. 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www. kramers.com

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POLITICS AND PROSE Since 1984, niche selections and popular book signings. Coffee shop downstairs (daily from 8 am). Open daily. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.364.1919 www.politicsprose.com SACRED CIRCLE Dedicated to spirituality, metaphysics, holistic healing and the environment. Readings (tarot, palm). Free parking. Open Tu-Su. 919 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9309 Metro: King St www.sacredcirclebooks.com SOLID STATE BOOKS This locally owned shop has a variety of fiction and nonfiction, plus children’s/young adult. It has a coffee bar that also offers wine and beer. Open daily. 600 H St. NE, 202.897.4201 www.solidstatebooksdc.com

Crafts & Collectibles THE INDIAN CRAFT SHOP At Department of the Interior, outlet for American Indian artists to market their crafts— basketry, weavings, carvings, kachinas, beadwork. Bring I.D. Open Tu-F, third Sa each month. 1849 C St. NW, 202.208.4056 www.indiancraftshop.com LOOPED YARN WORKS Well-organized shop with more than 30 brands of yarns, patterns, and needles and notions plus weekly classes. Open TuSu. 1732 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.714.5667 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www.looped yarnworks.com SHOP MADE IN DC Locally made goods, from gourmet foods to jewelry, stationery and even furniture. Cafe. Open daily. 1330 19th St. NW, no phone Metro: Dupont Circle (South) www.shopmadeindc.com

Home Decor & Gifts FAHRNEY’S PENS Since 1929, writing instruments from simple and classic to ornate. Also stationery, watches, men’s accessories. Open M-Sa. 1317 F St. NW, 202.628.9525 Metro: Metro Center www. fahrneyspens.com

HOME RULE A tiny but expertly curated den of kitchen and bath gear in bright hues. Open daily. 1807 14th St. NW, 202.797.5544 www.homerule.com STEADFAST SUPPLY CO. Hip warehouse-turned-store showcasing indie, locally made gifts, home decor, fashion accessories, clothing. (Enter on Water St.) Open Tu-Su. 301 Tingey St., Suite 120, 202.308.4441 Metro: Navy Yard www.steadfastsupplydc.com

Jewelry BLOOM Intimate shop for sterling silver pendants, hand-made necklaces, earrings, home decor. Some by local artists. Open daily. 1719 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.621.9049. Metro: Dupont Circle (North) bloom-jewelrystore.business.site LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD Since 1979, watches by Cartier, Rolex, Chopard and more, plus engagement rings and jewlery from brands such as David Yurman. Custom designs. Hours vary by location. Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.448.6731 www.liljenquist beckstead.com LENKERSDORFER Fine wristwatches by Patek Philippe, Breitling, Cartier, Panerai, plus jewelry from Roberto Coin, Chopard, Bulgari. Skilled technicians for repairs. Open daily. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.506.6712. Metro: Tysons Corner www.lenkersdorfer.com SHELTER D.C. designer Mallory Shelter’s minimalist storefront highlighting her hand-hewn earrings, bracelets, rings. Also custom work. Open Tu-Su. 1258 5th St. NE, 202.548.0011 www. unionmarketdc.com/retailer/ shelter/ THE SILVER PARROT Silver and gold contemporary jewelry and Native American pieces. Repairs. Open daily. 113 King St., Alexandria, Va.,

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Kids LABYRINTH Games, puzzles, Pokemon, STEM. Dedicated area for younger kids. In-store tournaments, monthly kids’ night out. Open Tu-Su. 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.544.1059 Metro: Eastern Market www.labyrinth gameshop.com LITTLE BIRDIES BOUTIQUE High-end children’s clothing, plus organic products, gifts, decor. Open T-Su. 1526 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.1059 www.shoplit tlebirdies.com

Shoes ALDEN Family-owned manufacturer since 1884. Men’s styles from tassel moccasins to dress Oxfords and work boots. Open M-Sa. 921 F St. NW,

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HU’S SHOES Coveted footwear from New York, Paris and Milan. Chloe, Jimmy Choo, Proenza Schouler, Roksanda. Open daily. 3005 M St. NW, 202.342.0202 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU www. husonline.com

THE COLLECTION AT CHEVY CHASE High-end boutiques just north of the D.C. line. Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue. Hours vary. 5471-5481 Wisconsin Ave. NW 301.654.2690 Metro: Friendship Heights www.collec tionchevychase.com

HILL’S KITCHEN A one-stop shop in a row house. D.C.-themed items like etched glasses, tea towels, cookie cutters. Weekly cooking classes. Open Tu-Sa. 713 D St. SE, 202.543.1997 Metro: Eastern Market www.hillskitchen.com

Shopping Centers CITYCENTERDC Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Vince, plus restaurants Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Momofuku, Fig & Olive. Tesla dealership. Hours vary. 10th St. and H Sts. NW, 202.289.9000. Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown www.citycenterdc.com

FLEURIR HAND GROWN CHOCOLATES Subtly decorated artisan chocolates in flavors like rosebud cardamom, lavender shiraz. Custom boxes. Open Tu-Su. 724 Jefferson St., Alexandria, Va., 703.838.9055 www.fleurirchocolates.com HILL & DALE Local musician’s record parlor in Canal Square (beside Sea Catch) with all-new vinyl plus posters and photos by photojournalist Peter Simon. Open Tu-Su. 1054

ICE CREAM JUBILEE Victoria Lai’s frozen treats made from all-natural ingredients and milk from a local creamery. Inventive flavors like sweet potato molasses candy, honey lemon lavender. Hours vary by location. 301 Water St. SE, 202.863.0727 Metro: Navy Yard www.icecreamjubilee.com LEICA The German camera manufacturer’s first U.S. outpost with on-site gallery, lectures, workshops. Open daily. 977 F St. NW, 202.787.5900 Metro: Metro Center www.leica-camera.com MILK BAR D.C. outpost of Christina Tosi’s whimsical NYC bakery with “crack pies,” “compost cookies,” “cereal milk” and “b’day truffles.” Special to this location: parfaits. Cookie mixes, tote bags, cookbooks. Open daily. 1090 I St. NW, 855.333.6455 www.milkbarstore.com REI Outdoor gear retailer’s D.C. flagship in historic Uline Arena (site of the Beatles’ first U.S. performance). Equipment for outdoor activities, plus guidebooks, maps. La Colombe coffee, courtyard with fire pit. In-store classes. Open daily. 201 M St. NE, 202.543.2040 Metro: NoMaGallaudet U www.rei.com UNION MARKET Culinary marketplace with local artisan vendors including Salt & Sundry, Peregrine Espresso, Craft Kombucha and Rappahannock Oyster Co., plus John Mooney’s Bidwell restaurant. Hours vary by store. 1309 5th St. NE, www.unionmarket dc.com

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MUSEUMS + ATTRACTIONS Art Museums NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/EAST BUILDING I.M. Pei-designed site for modern and contemporary American and European art. Skylight tower with works by Calder, Rothko. Roof terrace with views of the Capitol. Villareal LED passage to West Building. Open daily. Free. Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd & 4th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial www.nga.gov

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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/WEST BUILDING American and European paintings and sculpture from the 13th century, including “Ginevra de’ Benci,” this hemisphere’s only da Vinci painting. Open daily. Free. Sculpture garden with ice skating in winter. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial www.nga.gov NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS Pioneering site dedicated to female artists with 4,500plus works (Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, Alma Thomas). Mezzanine Cafe. Open daily. $8-$10. Free on “Community Days,” the first Sunday of each month. New York Ave. & 13th St. NW, 202.783.5000 Metro: Metro Center www.nmwa.org THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION The country’s first museum of modern art (1921) offering an intimate setting for a renowned collection. Open daily. Permanent collection free (Tu-F) with suggested donation. Weekends: $8-$10. Special exhibitions $10$12. Gift shop. 21st & Q sts. NW, 202.387.2151 Metro: Dupont Circle www.phillipscollection.org

Historic Homes MOUNT VERNON George Washington’s home furnished per a 1799 inventory. The first couple’s tomb, gardens, a blacksmith shop. High-tech Ford Orientation Center and Donald W.

Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Open daily. $12-$20 (includes admission to Gristmill & Distillery), children under 6 free. Free parking. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Va., 703.780.2000 www. mountvernon.org PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE Restored retreat where Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation, site deemed a national monument by Bill Clinton in 2000. Entry by guided tour only (tickets purchased online recommended). Open daily. $5-$15. 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, 202.829.0436 www. lincolncottage.org TUDOR PLACE Neoclassical home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter with gardens. National Historic Landmark with largest collection of George Washington’s personal items outside Mount Vernon. House by guided tour only: Tu-Su. $3-$10, children under 5 free. Selfguided garden-only tour $3. 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400 www. tudorplace.org

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National Landmarks AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM Exhibits and artifacts paying tribute to once-forgotten African-American Union soldiers and sailors. Memorial across the street. Open daily. Free. 1925 Vermont Ave. NW 202.667.2667 Metro: U St-Cardozo www. afroamcivilwar.org ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Interred here, thousands of veterans and government personnel. Kennedy Gravesites, Tomb of the Unknowns, Iwo Jima Memorial. Daily burials of veterans and war casualties. Open daily. $3.25-$15, uniformed military free. See website for group tour details. 214 McNair Road, Arlington, Va., 877.907.8585 www.arlington cemetery.mil FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL Landscaped park of waterfalls and tableaux, bronze sculptures (some by George Segal) and

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JEFFERSON MEMORIAL At the Tidal Basin, John Russell Pope’s neoclassical marble monument for the third U.S. president and main author of the Declaration of Independence. Rangers. Bookstore. Parking (south side). South end of 15th St. SW, 202.426.6841 www.nps. gov/thje LIBRARY OF CONGRESS World’s largest library holding more than 168 million items, among them more than 39 million books, the Gutenberg Bible, a re-creation of Thomas Jefferson’s founding collection. Dramatic Reading Room. Open M-Sa. Free. Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, 202.707.8000 www.loc.gov

NATIONAL ARCHIVES The “Charters of Freedom”—the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Theater with free films. David M. Rubenstein Gallery and Visitor Orientation Plaza. Open daily. Gift shop. Free. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter rotunda on Constitution Ave. NW), 877.874.7616 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial www.archives. gov/dc NATIONAL MALL Planner Pierre L’Enfant’s grand landscape from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, with Smithsonians, Washington Monument (access closed until spring 2019; check website for updates), and tributes to World War II, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans and Martin Luther King Jr. Free. www.nps.gov/nama

PENTAGON U.S. Dept. of Defense HQ and nerve center for command and control. On-site memorial (accessible 24 hours) dedicated to 184 lives lost there in the 9/11 attack. Tours M-F. Reserve online at least two weeks prior. Group tours available. Free. Army Navy Drive & Fern St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776 Metro: Pentagon pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/ SUPREME COURT The nation’s highest tribunal. Justices convene October through June in public sessions. When court isn’t sitting, lectures on the half-hour. Cafeteria, gift shop. Open M-F. Free. First St. NE between Maryland Ave. & E. Capitol St., 202.479.3030 Metro: Capitol South www.supreme court.gov THE WHITE HOUSE Presidential residence from the time of John Adams. Photo ops from north and south gates. Selfguided public tour requests must be submitted through a member of Congress at least 21 days ahead. Tours Tu-Sa. See Visitor Centers

listing. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.456.7041 www.white house.gov U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM America’s only national memorial to genocide designed by James Ingo Freed. More than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, four theaters, contemporary art and room for reflection. Gift shop, cafe and library. Open daily. Free. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW (14th St. main entry), 202.488.0400Metro: Smithsonian www.ushmm.org

Points of Interest NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM Former U.S. Pension Building (1887) showcasing architecture, engineering, construction trades and design. Large-scale, interactive installations in summer. Open M-Sa. Themed group tours (escape room, ghost, exhibit). Book online. Cafe, gift shop. $7-$10. 401 F St. NW, 202.272.2448 Metro: Judiciary Sq www.nbm.org

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL On the National Mall, a nearly 30-foot-high statue of King emerging from a granite block,

the Stone of Hope, and inscription walls bearing his eloquent words. Accessible 24 hours. Northwest corner of Tidal Basin at West Basin Dr. SW & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373 www. nps.gov/mlkm

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM At the Society’s headquarters, gallery spaces plus Explorers Hall with exhibitions and lectures. Gift shop. Daily 10 am-6 pm. $10-$15, under 5 free. 3-D movie $7. 1145 17th St. NW, 202.857.7700 Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West www.nationalgeographic.org NEWSEUM Venue to the First Amendment. Sections of the Berlin Wall, historic front pages, Pulitzer-Prize winners, 9/11 memorial, daily displays of front pages from every U.S. state. Open daily. $14.95-$24.95. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 888.639.7386 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial www. newseum.org

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Smithsonian Institution AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM Edifice of glass with metal panels housing artifacts including Harriet Tubman’s hymnal, Emmett Till’s casket. Oprah Winfrey Theater, Contemplative Court. Open daily. Free, but timed tickets required. Some same-day tickets. See website for details. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, 844.750.3012 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian www. nmaahc.si.edu AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM Under renovation; check website for open exhibits. World’s largest collection of aircraft and space vehicles. Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, Albert Einstein Planetarium, Pulseworks VR Transporter (fees). Gift shop. Food court. Open daily (extended hours late spring-early fall). 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza www.airandspace.si.edu AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVAR-HAZY CENTER Hangar-like facility displaying 160-plus aircraft, the Enola Gay (first to drop an atomic bomb) and an F-4 Phantom. IMAX theater, flight simulations. Parking ($15) or Fairfax Connector No. 983 between Dulles Airport and museum. Open daily. Free. 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly, Va., 202.633.1000 www.airandspace.si.edu

AMERICAN ART MUSEUM Collections from folk art to LED installations and one gallery dedicated to video and timebased artwork. Gift shop. Kogod Courtyard with Norman Fosterdesigned canopy, free Wi-Fi and a cafe. Open daily. Free. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown www. americanart.si.edu AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM Repository for the country’s cultural, scientific and technological heritage with artifacts, including Thomas Jefferson’s desk, Julia Child’s kitchen, a piece of Plymouth Rock and Dorothy’s slippers. Gift shops, ice cream parlor, cafeteria. Open daily. Free. 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian www.american history.si.edu AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM Curved building of golden-hued limestone facing the rising sun. Tribal exhibitions, hands-on projects like weaving a giant basket. Gift shops, two theaters and Mitsitam Cafe. Open daily. Free. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza www.american indian.si.edu

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART Sub-Saharan African art: masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. Gift shop. Open daily. Free. 950 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.4600 Metro: Smithsonian www.africa.si.edu

FREER GALLERY Eastern and South Asian and Islamic art in an Italian-style villa. James McNeill Whistler’s “The Peacock Room Comes to America” restored to its original 1908 appearance. Films, gift shop. Open daily. Free. Jefferson Drive and 12th St. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian www.freer sackler.si.edu

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Famed likenesses throughout U.S. history. Only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. Gift shop, café. Open daily. Free. Eighth & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown www.npg.si.edu

HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN Gordon Bunshaft’s doughnut-shaped building holding Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s gift collection plus later acquisitions. Picasso, Calder, Warhol, current stars. Sculpture Garden. Open daily. Free. Seventh St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza-Smithsonian www.hirsh horn.si.edu

NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM Former main post office, now museum of postal artifacts, stamps, multimedia stations and exhibits. Special workshops, welcome center, gift shop and post office. Open daily. Free. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.633.1000 Metro: Union Station www.postalmuseum. si.edu

ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM Closed through fall 2019 for renovations. Devoted to activism, urban communities and African-American heritage, with artifacts, thought-provoking exhibitions. Open daily. Free. 1901 Fort Place SE, 202.633.4820 www.anacostia.si.edu ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY In a dramatic underground building, Asian and Near Eastern artworks spanning 6,000 years. Gift shop. Open daily. Free. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian www.freersackler.si.edu THE CASTLE The first Smithsonian building has an information center, James Smithson’s crypt and samples from the collection, plus exhibitions exploring the history of the institution. Haupt Garden (south side). Open daily.

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Exhibits tracking the natural world since prehistoric time. Hope Diamond, Butterfly Pavilion ($6.50-$7.50; Tu free with timed tickets). “Q?rius,” 10,000-squarefoot learning center for teens. Cafe and gift shop. Open daily. Free. Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Federal Triangle-Smithsonian www. naturalhistory.si.edu

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RENWICK GALLERY Revamped site across from White House designed by James Renwick Jr. in 1859. American fine crafts, plus modern works. Gift shop. Open daily. Free. 17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Farragut West www.si.edu

Visitor Centers U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER Exhibits, artifacts, an 11-foottall model of the Capitol dome and interactive kiosks. Tours. Admission to the House or Senate galleries issued by a constituent’s representative or senator. Limited same-day passes from info desk. Open M-Sa. Free. Below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South www.visitthe capitol.gov

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NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK Founded in 1889, a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals like famed giant pandas, exhibits like Elephant Trails, Asia Trail. Solarpowered carousel ($3.50). Parking $25. Check website for seasonal hours. Free. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.673.4888 Metro: Cleveland Park (downhill to zoo) or Woodley Park-Zoo (uphill to zoo) www.nationalzoo.si.edu

DINING 14th & U Corridor BEN’S CHILI BOWL Southern. The original located in a former pool hall and known for chili half-smokes, burgers and cakes since 1958. Additional locations. B (M-F); L, D (daily). 1213 U St. NW, 202.667.0909 Metro: U St.-Cardozo www.benschili bowl.com COMPASS ROSE Global. Colorful rowhouse by globetrotting owners for international street food favorites. Georgian khachapuri, Lebanese lamb kefta. Private dinners in glam Bedouin-style tent. D (daily), Br (Su). 1346 T St. NW, 202.506.4765 www.compass rosedc.com

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DUKEM Ethiopian. Expat haven for communal-style, spice-rich kitfo, tibs, vegetarian dishes to scoop with spongy injera. VIP Bar with Ethiopian art. Big-screen TVs. Live jazz. L, D (daily). 1114-1118 U St. NW, 202.667.8735 www. dukemrestaurant.com MAYDAN Middle Eastern. Below-ground digs with blazing hearth for seafood, kabobs, meats, spreads and salads trotting the globe from North Africa to Iran. Bar till late. D (daily). 1346 Florida Ave. NW, 202.370.3696 Metro: U StreetCardozo www.maydandc.com

Adams Morgan, D.C. A RAKE’S PROGRESS American. James Beard winner Spike Gjerde’s D.C. outpost focused on local producers and seasonal ingredients. Raw bar. Extensive wine list with local makers. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). The Line Hotel, 1770 Euclid St. NW, 202.864.4190 www.theline hotel.com

MINTWOOD PLACE American. Cedric Maupillier’s classy comfort food (sustainable and local): deviled pickled eggs, duck and pork cassoulet, key lime pie. Kids menu. Green-friendly interior with wood from an Amish barn. D (Tu-Su), Br (SaSu). 1813 Columbia Road NW, 202.234.6732 www.mintwood place.com TAIL UP GOAT American. Chefs with lauded resumes in their own laid-back Michelin-starred spot. Inventive twists on classics: smoked potato ravioli, crowd favorite lamb ribs. D (daily). 1827 Adams Mill Road NW, 202.986.9600 www.tailup goat.com/

Alexandria, Va. BASTILLE BRASSERIE & BAR French. Upscale Parisian bistro with locally inspired cuisine. Prix fixe lunch and dinner available. Artisanal cocktails, prized desserts and housemade ice creams. L (Tu-Sa), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 606 N. Fayette St., Alexandria, Va., 703.519.3776 www.bastille restaurant.com HANK’S PASTA BAR Italian. Jamie Leeds’ handmade pastas—15 varieties, plus risotto, antipasti, crostini, whole-roasted fish, lamb chops. L (M-Th), D (daily), Br (F-Su). 600 Montgomery St., 571.312.4117 www.hankspastabar.com MOUNT VERNON INN Southern. Candlelit dining with George and Martha favorites like hoecakes, peanut and chestnut soup, plus cheddar

BROTHERS AND SISTERS American/Asian. James Beardnominated Erik Bruner-Yang’s allday spot for Western-style food as seen through the lens of Japan and Taiwan. Octopus hot dog, uni tray service. B, L, D (daily). 1770 Euclid St. NW, 202.864.4180 www. brothersandsistersdc.com

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South or Eastern Market www. goodstuffeatery.com LITTLE PEARL American. In refurbished carriage house, James Beard Award winner Aaron Silverman’s cafe during the day (coffee, pastries, sandwiches, etc.) and fixed-price tasting menu spot at night. B, L, D (Tu-Su). 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.618.1868 Metro: Eastern Market www.littlepearldc.com SUSHI CAPITOL Japanese. Longtime expert Minoru Ogawa’s spot for topnotch raw fish. Omakase at the bar in the back. Reservations highly recommended. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 325 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.627.0325 no website TED’S BULLETIN American. Lively spot with vintage decor and leather booths in multiple locations. All-day breakfast, BBQ, chili, nightly specials. House-made pies, “pop tarts.” Bar with spiked milkshakes, malts and cocktails. B, L, D (daily). 505 8th St. SE, 202.544.8337 www. tedsbulletin.com

Capitol Hill CHIKO Asian. Top D.C. chefs joining forces for cumin lamb stir-fry, pork and kimchi potstickers, rib eye with rice cakes. Vegetarian, gluten-free. “Kitchen Counter” with views of the action (reserve online). D (daily). 423 8th St. SE, 202.558.9934 Metro: Eastern Market www.chikodc.com

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GOOD STUFF EATERY American. “Top Chef” Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, old-fashioned shakes. Modern-rustic counter service, communal table. Several locations. L, D (M-Sa); Airport B, L, D (daily). 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 Metro: Capitol

AMERICAN SON American. Tim Ma’s all-day cafe serving twists on American fare as seen through the eyes of an immigrant. Hudson Valley duck breast, tofu gnocchi and spaghetti squash “ssam” (wraps). B, L, D (daily). 1201 K St. NW, 202.900.8416 Metro: McPherson Sq www.american son1978.com

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BLT PRIME BY DAVID BURKE Steakhouse. Inside Trump International Hotel pink Himalayan salt dry-aged chops, grilled lobster, BBQ shrimp, tuna tartare. Raw bar, whimsical desserts. B, D (daily), L (M-F), Br (Sa-Su). 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.868.5100 Metro: Federal Triangle www.blt restaurants.com EQUINOX RESTAURANT American. Conscientious, prize-winning Todd Gray pairing wines to crab cakes with grits, grass-fed veal. A la carte or multicourse tastings. Prix-fixe menus (regular and vegan) L (M-F), D (M-Sa), Br (Su). 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118 Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West www.equinoxrestaurant.com

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Dupont Circle BOQUERIA Spanish. Lively spot for zesty bites like Colorado lamb skewers with pickled shallots, bacon-wrapped dates, Ibérico ham, artisanal cheeses, churros. cava cocktail, sherries. Two locations. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1837 M St. NW 202.558.9545 www. boqueriarestaurant.com HANK’S OYSTER BAR Seafood. Chef Jamie Leeds with her famous “Meat and Two” (one protein with two sides). Wines and cocktails like “i know what

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OCCIDENTAL GRILL & SEAFOOD American. Legendary spot with portraits of famous faces (and presidents) of former diners. Duck breast, filet mignon, Maine lobster bisque. Valet $8 (with validation) at Willard InterContinental. L (M-F), D (M-Sa), Br (Sa-Su). 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.783.1475 Metro: Metro Center www.occidentaldc.com

boys like” (bacon-washed rye and blended scotch whiskey). Hours vary by location. 1624 Q St. NW, 202.462.4265 Metro: Dupont Circle www.hanks oysterbar.com SUSHI TARO Japanese. Michelin-starred second-story spot with cherry wood walls and pristine fish (flute fish, live scallops) by master chef Nobu Yamazaki and team. Lauded “omakase” (chef’s choice). L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 1503 17th St. NW, 202.462.8999 www.sushitaro.com

Foggy Bottom/West End BEEFSTEAK Vegetarian. From José Andrés, assembly line-style, fast-casual serving a vegetable-heavy menu of bowls (some meat, too). Fresh-pressed juices, wine and local craft beer. Multiple locations. L, D (daily). 800 22nd St. NW, 202.296.1439 www. beefsteakveggies.com

CHEZ BILLY SUD French. Musician brothers Eric Hilton and Ian Hilton’s popular bistro. Boeuf Bourguignon, steak frites, roasted butternut squash soup served in a cozy residence-like space. L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1039 31st St. NW, 202.965.2606 www.chez billysud.com FIOLA MARE Seafood. James Beard Awardwinner Fabio Trabocchi’s venture by the river serving up Italian coastal cuisine. Cocktails and mocktails. L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). Valet parking available. 3050 K St. NW, 202.525.1402 www.fiolamaredc.com

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MARTIN’S TAVERN American. Since 1933, politicos, Supreme Court justices, spies and celebs have been saying “Meet me at Martin’s” for classic fare: burger, prime rib, fish and chips, plus daily chef’s specials. Patio. Ask to see history brochure. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370 www. martinstavern.com

CHALIN’S Chinese. Mandarin, Szechuan and Cantonese dishes by chefs with a “century of experience.” Contemporary takes on traditional cuisine. Vegetarian, low-sodium and low-fat items. Carryout and delivery. L, D (daily). 1912 I St. NW, 202.293.6000 www.chalins chinese.com KAZ SUSHI BISTRO Japanese. Prized chef Kazuhiro Okochi’s seared albacore tuna, pork belly lettuce wrap, grilled baby octopus. Tasting menu. Bento boxes, sakes. L (M-F), D (MSa). 1915 I St. NW, 202.530.5500 www.kazsushi.com

National Harbor FISH BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS Seafood. Beard winner José Andrés in MGM National Harbor with views, patio with bar and fountains. Live seafood in tanks highlighting local fare. Tuna tartare, lobster jambalaya. D (W-M). 7100 Oxon Hill Road, 301.971.6050 www.mgmnation alharbor.com OSTERIA COSTA Italian. Beau Williams (Southern California’s Rustic Canyon, Las Vegas’ Bellagio) dishing housemade pastas, fritto misto, seafood, wood-fired pizzas, steak. Cocktails with from-scratch limoncello; decadent desserts. D (daily). MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.971.5800 www. mgmnationalharbor.com

Penn Quarter CHINA CHILCANO Asian-Latin. Celeb chef José Andrés pork dumplings; yellow potatoes in spicy, cream sauce. Shaved ice, sweet custard plus one

of the largest pisco collections in the U.S. L, D (daily). 418 Seventh St. NW, 202.783.0941 www. chinachilcano.com DBGB KITCHEN AND BAR French. American accents on house-cured meats, seafood, burgers, regional produce, even a suckling pig. Glass walls, china plates signed by celeb chef pals. Good spirits, unique beers. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 931 H St. NW, 202.695.7660 www. dbgb.com FIOLA Italian. James Beard Awardwinning Fabio Trabocchi in his Michelin-starred “villa.” Lobster ravioli, rib-eye, seafood. Themed tastings. Across from National Gallery of Art. L (M-F), D (daily). 678 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.628.2888 www.fioladc.com JALEO Spanish. Tapas (60 hot and cold) and paella by José Andrés and team. Spanish wines, sherries. Multiple locationsL, D (daily). 480 7th St. NW, 202.628.7949 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial www. jaleo.com

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS American history as seen through the eyes of Marines. Immersive and interactive exhibits with irreplaceable artifacts and the sights and sounds of Marines in action. 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 1.877.653.1775 | usmcmuseum.com PROMOTION

Georgetown AMERICA EATS TAVERN American. James Beard Award winner José Andrés’ ode to American culinary roots in skillet cornbread, oyster-heavy seafood bar, BBQ, woodfire-grilled salmon. Martha Washington’s chocolate cake. L, D (daily). 3139 M St. NW, 202.450.6862 www. americaeatstavern.com

MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE For years you’ve been reading it. Now, you can EXPERIENCE IT! At Museum of the Bible, it’s not just about reading an old book. It’s about witnessing the stories, understanding the history and feeling the impact. 400 4th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024 866.430.6682 | museumoftheBible.org PROMOTION

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MOMOFUKU Asian. Prize-winning chef David Chang’s popular NYC spot for pork buns, whole roasted pork shoulder lettuce wraps with Korean twist. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1090 I St. NW, 202.602.1832 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown ccdc.momofuku.com

Shaw ALL-PURPOSE PIZZERIA Pizza. A selection of nine whole wheat pies. Housemade charcuterie, hot and cold antipasti. Craft cocktails. Sweets by nearby Buttercream Bakeshop. Two locations. L (M-Sa), D (daily), Br (Su). 1250 Ninth St. NW, 202.849.6174 www.allpurposedc.com

CHERCHER Ethiopian. Friendly, casual spot serving popular and authentic dishes like doro we’t (chicken stew) and yebeg we’t (lamb stew). Plenty of vegetarian options, Ethiopian coffee. L, D (daily). Two locations. 1334 Ninth St. NW, 202.299.9703. Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq www.chercher restaurant.com CONVIVIAL American. Star chef Cedric Maupillier’s modern take on French-style cafe food (bouillabaisse with catfish, coq au vin fried chicken). D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 801 O St. NW, 202.525.2870 www.convivialdc.com THE DABNEY American. Jeremiah Langhorne’s Michelin-starred digs in Blagden Alley for open-hearth cooking with ingredients from a rooftop garden. D (Tu-Su). Downstairs, Dabney Cellar pouring wines by the glass. No reservations. 122 Blagden Alley, 202.450.1015 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq www. thedabney.com

HAIKAN Japanese. Bright, modernist backdrop for Sapporo-style ramen, along with playful small plates (Japanese poutine, “peasar” Caesar salad with peas). L (WSu), D (daily). Bar late. 805 V St. NW, 202.299.1000 Metro: ShawHoward U www.haikandc.com HALFSMOKE American. Lively fast-casual for sausages in myriad ways, creative toppings. Tater tots, mac and cheese bites, mini funnel cake, milkshakes, craft cocktails, beer and wine. L (F-Su), D (daily). 651 Florida Ave. NW, 202.986.2079 Metro: Shaw-Howard U www. halfsmoke.com KINSHIP American. Acclaimed Chef Eric Ziebold’s Michelin-starred dining room. Lobster French toast, grilled Japanese Kuroge beef, whole-roasted meat, poultry, fish. Extensive wine list. D (daily). 1015 Seventh St. NW, 202.737.7700 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq www. kinshipdc.com

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LEGAL SEA FOODS Seafood. Famed for its lobster, raw bar, clam chowder and an award-winning wine list. Most locations L & D (daily). Multiple locations. 704 7th St. NW, 202.347.0007 www.legalsea foods.com

Waterfront CHLOE Global. Chef Haidar Karoum showcasing his background with Lebanese, Western European and Southeast Asian cuisine. Included in the 2018 Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list. D (daily), Br (SaSu). 1331 4th St. SE, 202.313.7007 Metro: Navy Yard www.restau rantchloe.com DEL MAR Seafood. James Beard Awardwinner Fabio Trabocchi’s Spanish coastal cuisine. Wide-ranging menu, classic cocktails, mocktails and ciders. Spanish wine list with some from France and California. L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 791 Wharf St. SW, 202.525.1402 Metro: Waterfront www.del mardc.com

KITH AND KIN Caribbean. Chef Kwame Onwuachi serving updated African-accented flavors from his youth. Dry-aged ribeye with crab jollof rice, duck with ground nut stew, braised oxtails. Inside the InterContinental hotel. B, L, D (daily). 801 Wharf St. SW, 202.878.8566 Metro: Waterfront www.kithandkindc.com OSTERIA MORINI Italian. From Michael White, rustic cuisine of the EmiliaRomagna with patio and water views. Grilled meats, housemade pastas, bass with clams and olives. Excellent desserts. Small-batch and sparkling wines, excellent cocktails. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.0660 www.osteriamorini.com/ washington-dc

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KALIWA Southeast Asian. Cathal Armstrong focusing on the cuisine of Thailand, the Philippines and Korea with distinct dishes from each. Large, 4,300-square-foot space with outdoor riverside dining in good weather. The Wharf, 751 Wharf St. SW, 202.516.4739 www.kaliwadc.com

ENTERTAINMENT Bars & Lounges BARMINI Adjoining his experimental Minibar, celeb chef José Andrés’ sleek cocktail spot offering 100plus original creations and fresh takes on classics. Reservations recommended. Tu-Sa beginning at 5:30 pm. 501 9th St. NW, 202.393.4451 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown www. minibarbyjoseandres.com BARREL DC Rustic space with two bar areas—a main level, plus a downstairs “Rum-DMV” space with rum-focused cocktails and hip-hop beats. Full menu. Open daily. 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.3622 Metro: Capitol South www.barreldc.com

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CAPTAIN GREGORY’S Inside Sugar Shack Donuts, an intimate, rustic lounge with a seafaring theme for handcrafted cocktails and bites. Reservations encouraged. Open W-Su. 804 N. Henry St., Alexandria, Va, 571.659.4934 www.captain gregorys.com COLUMBIA ROOM Acclaimed cocktail bar with Tasting Room (four-course menu by reservation); Spirits Library/Punch Garden for small plates gourmet cocktails, open Tu-Sa. 124 Blagden Alley NW, 202.316.9396. Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center www.columbiaroomdc.com DOCK FC Watering hole by former pro soccer player turned restaurateur Ari Gejdenson (Ghibellina) with multiple big-screens airing soccer all night. Open daily (early/late for notable matches). 1400 Okie St. NE, 202.450.2150 www.dockfcdc.com HAROLD BLACK Cozy, speakeasy-style bar located above Acqua al 2 restaurant in Eastern Market for cocktails and quiet conversation. Reservations required. Open Tu-Sa. 212 7th St. SE, Capitol Hill, 202.627.0994 Metro: Eastern Market www.haroldblackdc. com

JACK ROSE DINING SALOON Bar with dining room, cigars and 1,400 kinds of liquor (emphasis on whiskey) lining the shelves. Open-air roof terrace with seasonal tiki bar, cellar. Open daily. 2007 18th St. NW, 202.588.7388 www.jackrosed iningsaloon.com MAXWELL PARK Wine guru Brent Kroll looking out for the “adventurous imbiber” with more than 50 wines by the glass, stored in high-tech temperature-controlled environments. Charcuterie plus smoked trout pate, burrata. Open daily. 1336 Ninth St. NW, 202.792.9522 www.maxwellparkdc.com THE NEXT WHISKY BAR Inside the Watergate Hotel, this bar offers a large selection of spirits and a hand-picked rotating selection of cigars. Illuminated bottles form dramatic curved walls. Su-Th 4 pm-midnight, F-Sa 4 pm-1 am. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW, 202.827.1600. Metro: Foggy Bottom www.thewatergateho tel.com THE PASSENGER Tom Brown’s popular cocktail bar in Shaw with a mural inspired by the namesake Iggy Pop tune and experts mixing drinks. Open daily. 1539 Seventh St. NW, 202.853.3588 Metro: Shaw-Howard U www. passengerdc.com SPIN Social club from NYC focused on ping pong with full bar and bites like sliders and tacos. Gluten-free, vegetarian options. Open daily. 1332 F St. NW, 202.517.1170 Metro: Metro Center www. wearespin.com

Comedy THE CAPITOL STEPS Congressional staffers-turned-comics satirizing politics and life inside the Beltway. Shows at Ronald Reagan Building Amphitheater and International Trade Center F-Sa. $36. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 706.683.8330 Metro: Federal Triangle www.capsteps.com

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DC IMPROV Nationally known comedy club in downtown D.C. with Tex-Mex food menu and headliners. See website for schedule. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.296.7008 Metro: Farragut North www.dcimprov.com

Concerts & Opera CAPITAL ONE ARENA Anchoring downtown’s bustling Penn Quarter, major venue for top touring musicians plus the NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals. Full schedule online. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown www.capitalone arena.com ECHOSTAGE Features 30,000 square feet for electronic dance music and other genres. Standing room, bottle-service tables. 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202.503.2330 Metro: New York Ave-Gallaudet U (free shuttle) www.echostage.com THE KENNEDY CENTER Living memorial to John F. Kennedy with bust by Robert Berks, flag-draped Hall of Nations and Hall of States, and venues including Opera House, Concert Hall and Millennium Stage with free shows. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle to/ from venue) www.kennedycenter.org STRATHMORE Scenic acres in Maryland with 2,000-seat concert hall, base of National Philharmonic and second home of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor www.strathmore.org THE THEATER AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR At the luxury gaming resort just south of D.C., a 3,000-seat theater drawing some of the biggest names in music and comedy, plus UFC and boxing events. Food, drinks, VIP suites. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., 844.346.4664 www.mgm nationalharbor.com

dance at Filene Center with openair pavilion, lawn for picnicking with food brought or purchased there. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va., 703.255.1900 Metro: West Falls Church (then Metro bus to venue) www.wolftrap.org

Music Clubs 9:30 CLUB Frequent winner of nightclub of the year. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930 Metro: U St-Cardozo www.930.com THE ANTHEM Concert venue on The Wharf waterfront redevelopment for headlining rock/pop and indie stars. 901 Wharf St. SW, 202.888.0020 Metro: Waterfront www.theanthemdc.com BLACK CAT Booking indie rockers for the upstairs Mainstage and the smaller downstairs Backstage (often local bands). Also DJ and theme nights, pinball machines, a bar and a cafe with vegan options. 1811 14th St. NW, 202.667.4490 Metro: U StCardozo www.blackcatdc.com BLUES ALLEY Tucked away in a Georgetown alley, legendary jazz supper club showcasing artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Byrd since 1965. 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.4141 www. bluesalley.com THE FILLMORE SILVER SPRING Outpost of legendary San Francisco venue that famously hosted ’60s acts like the Dead and the Doors. See website for schedule. 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, Md., 301.960.9999 Metro: Silver Spring www.fill moresilverspring.com MADAM’S ORGAN Live music nightly at this rowdy Adams Morgan bar where redheads get a half-price drink special. Pool tables, karaoke and rooftop bar. Open daily. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 www.madamsorgan.com

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Sports D.C. UNITED SOCCER The capital city’s Major League Soccer club, ruling the pitch at new Audi Field in Southwest. 100 Potomac Ave. SW, 202.587.5000 www.dcunited.com WASHINGTON NATIONALS D.C.’s MLB team at bat in LEEDcertified Nationals Park. Racing Presidents, six presidential mascots who race in the fourth inning pulling tricks (yes, even Honest Abe) to win. Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, 202.675.6287 Metro: Navy Yard www.mlb.com/nationals

AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE CUISINE

Dine-in ~ Carry-out ~ Delivery ~ Online Ordering

1912 I (Eye) St. NW 202.293.6000 www.chalins.com

ARENA STAGE Classic and contemporary productions in an architecturally striking complex by the water. Catwalk Cafe features dishes inspired by current shows. 1101 6th St. SW, 202.554.9066 Metro: Waterfront www.arena stage.org FOLGER THEATRE At Folger Shakespeare Library, an Elizabethan-style theater presenting classic plays and concerts. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.7077 Metro: Capitol South www.folger.edu FORD’S THEATRE Historic venue where Lincoln was assassinated. On-site museum opens one hour before curtain (and for daytime visits). 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center www. fords.org THE KENNEDY CENTER Living memorial to John F. Kennedy with bust by Robert Berks, flag-draped Hall of Nations and Hall of States, and venues including Opera House, Concert Hall and Millennium Stage

MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY Presenting thought-provoking works that grapple with social and political issues. Based at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. 1333 H St. NE, 202.399.7993 www.mosaic theater.org NATIONAL THEATRE Landmark playhouse opened in 1835, now presenting Broadway shows, musicals. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.6161 Metro: Metro Center www.thenationaldc.org SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY Led by Michael Kahn (in his final season) with two downtown stages for works by the Bard and other playwrights. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown; Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown www.shakespeare theatre.org SIGNATURE THEATRE Contemporary plays and musicals; winner of the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award. 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.820.9771 www.sig theatre.org STUDIO THEATRE Acclaimed venue for bold, thought-provoking plays tackling current events. 1501 14th St. NW, 202.332.3300 Metro: Dupont Circle (five blocks) www.studiotheatre.org WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE Theater company the New York Times described as “uniquely plugged into the mad temper of the times,” presenting new, unconventional plays of ideas. 641 D St. NW, 202.393.3939 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown www. woollymammoth.net

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with free shows. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle to/ from venue) www.kennedycenter.org

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PEARL STREET WAREHOUSE Lively, intimate space for established and emerging rock, country, folk, soul, bluegrass and R&B acts. 33 Pearl St. SW, 202.380.9620 Metro: Waterfront www.pearlstreet warehouse.com

EXPLORE Neighborhoods ADAMS MORGAN Restaurants, funky shops and bars in this international area known for adventurous nightlife and global cuisine. Main drags: 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. ALEXANDRIA (OLD TOWN), VA. Historic Old Town flanking the Potomac River with restored 18th- and 19th-century row houses holding museums, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. ARLINGTON, VA. West of the Potomac, the county encompassing Arlington National Cemetery plus bustling neighborhoods Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Shirlington, Crystal City and Pentagon City.

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CAPITOL HILL Marble Congressional offices and 19th-century residences. At Eastern Market, crafts and food. North of the Capitol, historic Union Station with a busy Amtrak depot, shops and restaurants. DUPONT CIRCLE Galleries, restaurants, shops and nightlife around a central fountain by Daniel Chester French, plus The Phillips Collection art gallery and Gilded Age mansions. FOGGY BOTTOM East of Georgetown, home to the State Department, George Washington University and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. GEORGETOWN Centered at M Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW, D.C.’s oldest neighborhood, where elegant brick row houses coexist with high-end shops, restaurants and bars. GOLDEN TRIANGLE Zone stretching northsouth from Dupont Circle to Pennsylvania Avenue NW and east-west from 16th to 21st streets hosts office workers by

day and restaurant/club-goers by night. H STREET NE Between 3rd and 14th streets NE, an emerging zone of restaurants, music clubs and bars, plus the Art Deco-style Atlas Performing Arts Center, accessible via a streetcar. NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. On the Potomac River, a 300acre “new town” with luxe lodging, an MGM casino, eateries, shops and festivals, plus The Capital Wheel with views from 180 feet up. PENN QUARTER/ CHINATOWN North of Pennsylvania Avenue, with restaurants, retail, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Smithsonian art museums, Verizon Center and Chinatown’s ornate arch at 7th and H streets NW. SHAW Along 7th and 9th streets NW between Mount Vernon Square and Florida Avenue, a hot spot with top restaurants and cocktail bars, trendy boutiques and the historic Howard Theatre. U ST./LOGAN CIRCLE/14TH ST./SHAW Bars, shops and cafes along U Street NW between 9th and 17th. Theaters, hip eateries and galleries on 14th Street NW between N and Florida. WASHINGTON HARBOUR At the south end of Georgetown, a bustling waterfront zone with a boardwalk, restaurants, D.C.’s largest outdoor ice skating rink and views of Key Bridge and the Kennedy Center. WATERFRONT On Southeast Waterfront, the Navy museum, Yards Park and the MLB Nationals Park; on Southwest Waterfront, The Wharf with top restaurants, dinner cruises and Arena Stage. WOODLEY PARK Cafes, restaurants, shops, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Art Deco-era Uptown Theater along Connecticut

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Tours & Transport BIG BUS TOURS The capital from the enclosed first level or open upper deck of a hop-on, hop-off bus with narration. Buses run every 15-30 minutes. $35-$49. 877.332.8689 www.bigbustours.com BIKE AND ROLL Guided tours by bike and Segway, plus bike rentals. Four locations: National Mall, Union Station, Old Town Alexandria (Va.) and Smithsonian. See website for details. www.bikeandrolldc.com CAPITAL BIKESHARE Wheels for rent at 400-plus stations in D.C. area. Pick up at one station and return to any other. Single trip $2. Passes for as short as 24 hours ($8) and three days ($17). First 30 minutes free, then ride time fees apply. 877.430.2453 www.capitalbikeshare.com CAPITAL SEGWAY Daily two-hour tours (French and German offered) of 25-plus sites. Must be 16 or older. Visit website to book. 1350 I St. NW, 202.682.1980 www.capital segway.com CITY SEGWAY TOURS Day or night explorations of D.C. Private tours available. Visit website for rates/reservations. Leaves from 624 9th St. NW. 202.626.0017 www. citysegwaytours.com DC BY FOOT Name-your-price tours of the major sites and several neighborhoods. Also food tours. Ghosts of Georgetown explores the dark past of D.C.’s oldest zone. Website for times/meeting locations. 202.370.1830 www.freetoursbyfoot.com DC CIRCULATOR Daily bus running seven routes including east-west between Union Station and Georgetown and north-south between Woodley Park and McPherson Square, plus a National Mall loop. Buses arrive every 10 minutes. $1, children under 5 free. www.dccirculator.com

DC METRO FOOD TOURS Food-focused tours of neighborhoods in D.C., plus Old Town Alexandria. Rate/reservations online. 202.851.2268 www. dcmetrofoodtours.com FORD’S THEATRE “HISTORY ON FOOT” WALKING TOURS A two-hour walk with “Detective McDevitt” as he reexamines clues from the investigation into Lincoln’s assassination. Departs from theater. Reserve online. $18. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center www.fords.org NATIONAL PEDICABS City sights on three wheels for 2-3 passengers. Call for pick up and pricing for a single ride; $105 per hour-long tour; tours last 2-4 hours. 202.269.9090 www.nationalpedicabs.com NIGHTLY SPIRITS Haunted pub crawls for history buffs. Zones include the White House, Capitol Hill and Georgetown. Times and departure locations vary. Must be 21 or older. F-Sa. $25. 202.596.607 www.nightlyspirits.com NPR HEADQUARTERS The refurbished 1926 warehouse plus new construction that’s home to the nonprofit news organization. M-F. Free. Interactive exhibition in lobby, gift shop. 1111 North Capitol St. NE, 202.513.3232 Metro: New York Ave-Gallaudet U www.npr.org WASHINGTON PHOTO SAFARI Photographer E. David Luria and his team leading instructional tours of sights, from the monuments to neighborhoods and nature. Rates/reservations online. 202.669.8468 www.washington photosafari.com WATSON ADVENTURES Themed scavenger hunts at Smithsonian museums and other major sites like the National Gallery of Art. Rates/reservations online. 877.946.4868 www.watson adventures.com

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DINE AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART Constellation Culinary Group, which manages four restaurants in the East and West Buildings of the National Gallery of Art, offers a selection of artisanal foods from house-made sandwiches and fresh baked pastries to indulgent gelato and Parliament espresso.

DBGB KITCHEN & BAR French. Chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurant specializing in seasonal Lyonnaisinspired bistro cuisine. Locally-sourced seafood and house-made charcuterie. Lively bar scene and daily happy hour. Weekend brunch. Craft Cocktails. 931 H St NW, Washington DC, 20001 202.695.7660 www.dbgb.com

KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE Iconic indie bookstore, restaurant & bar! Open early and late, serving all day and night. 20 craft beers and literary cocktails. True DC landmark destination! 1517 Connecticut Ave, NW 202.387.3825 kramers.com

401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC. 202.842.6679 nga.gov/dining

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TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO

EL CHALAN

Peruvian. This Michelin Guide recommended restaurant located in Dupont is where modern takes on traditional Peruvian cuisine and drink, ranging from pisco cocktails to cebiches, seafood, beef tenderloin, lamb, and vegetarian dishes.

The first Spanish restaurant in Washington celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year with its delightful paellas and authentic Spanish cuisine.

D.C.’s oldest Peruvian cafe with lomo saltado (filet strips with fried potato), South American-style paella, & arroz con mariscos (rice with seafood). Among Hispanic Magazine’s top 50 U.S. Latin restaurants.

1633 P St NW 202.733.3170 nazcamochica.com

1776 I Street NW (entrance on 18th Street) 202.429.2200 alabardero.com

1924 I St NW 202.293.2765 www.elchalandc.com

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Tomb of the Unknowns

Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Grove

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Shaw/Howar

Scottish Rite Temple

L’Enfant VIR GIN Plaza IA

AV. Fede

WAT FRO

F I N D M O R E T O E X P L O R E I N WA S H I N G T O N , D . C . , T H I S M O N T H AT W H E R E T R AV E L E R . C O M / WA S H I N G T O N - D C / L O C A L - E V E N T S

Maps

To: Lincoln Cottage

To: Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Pope John Paul II Center, Franciscan Monastery, Catholic U. Rhode Island Ave/ Brentwood

1 E

E HOD

ISLA

N AVE

W NE

rd U

National Arboretum

Gallaudet Univ.

RG R

NY Ave/ Florida Ave

BLA

THE GUIDE

DEN

SBU

395

Union Station

Chinatown

Capitol Reflecting Pool

U. S. Capitol

13TH

1/2 mi 1000 m

Capitol Visitor Center

Supreme Court

CAPITOL HILL

Lincoln Park

RFK Stadium DC Armory

Stadium -Armory Capitol South

eral Center SW

295

VIRG

FIRST ST

Georgetown – Union Station Woodley Park – Adams Morgan – McPherson Square Metro

Potomac Ave

AV.

Union Station – Navy Yard Metro Potomac Ave Metro – Skyland via Barracks Row

Anacostia NEW! National Mall Route Park

4TH ST.

FIRST ST.

INIA

Nationals Park

Dupont Circle – Georgetown – Rosslyn

Eastern Market

W SE

TERONT

12TH

Stanton Square

8TH 9TH 10TH

Mem.

11TH

FIRST ST.

iciary Sq.

N ST.

TINGEY ST.

Points of Interest

WATER ST.

Yards Park

To: Smithsonian – Anacostia Community Museum

Metro Stops

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