Things To Do in Washington, DC
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Our prime location means easy access to the best of the city’s art, culture, and dining, and we’ve curated a list of our favorite spots and things to do in Washington, DC.
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NATIONAL AIRPORT
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MUSEUM
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
NATIONAL MALL
WHITE HOUSE
CAPITAL
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CENTER
GEORGETOWN
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DUPONT CIRCLE
GEORGE WASHINGTON
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Stroll through the park and experience vibrant fall foliage across 1,700 acres.
1600 20th St NW Washington, DC 20009
Wander and shop in one of DC’s most lively neighborhoods.
The Wharf
Head to waterfront and enjoy a wood burning fire pit with tasty desserts.
3126 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
A new Irish Pub brings lamb shepherd’s pie and carrot cocktails to Northeast DC! Along with comforting Irish dishes, owners Ruairi Deburca, Jacob Schoonover, and Ashley Lee are bringing their expertise in bourbon to a unique cocktail program specializing in barrel-aged whisky drinks. This cozy pub interior with green finishings is the perfect location for a fall dinner!
1926 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The upscale steakhouse born in Northern Virginia expands to D.C. inside the old Nama Ko space on 14th Street NW. A la carte seafood offerings at the Vienna original include steamed mussels and salmon sashimi, but those desiring a full experience can opt for prix fixe lunch and dinner options.
Marv's Dogs
4936 Wisconsin Avenue NW
The owners of Logan Circle standby Cork Wine Bar bring a nostalgic spot to Tenleytown. Marv’s Dogs specializes in snappy Chicago-style hot dogs topped with classic pickled toppings, along with creamy vanilla and pistachio milkshakes. Due to open late-fall.
The Marriage Of Figaro: November 14th-22nd
- Under the baton of music director Robert Spano, Mozart’s “perfect opera” returns to the Opera House with a powerhouse cast. Mozart’s comic opera is packed with back-to-back hits and sublime music, from Cherubino’s “Tell me what love is” aria to the instantly recognizable overture. Don’t be fooled by the laughs, The Marriage of Figaro spotlights playwright Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais’ radical take on aristocratic power during the eve of the French Revolution. As the curtain closes, love finds a way… but not without hard-earned truths on fidelity and forgiveness.
- The Kennedy Center
- $46.00-$267.00
Shear Madness: November
- Once again! Shear Madness is at the Kennedy Center. It’s immersive! It’s interactive! It’s irresistible! Try to catch the killer at this hilarious whodunit where the clues change at every performance, and you never see the same show twice. Audiences ages 9 to 90 all over the world love it!
- The Kennedy Center
- About $75.90
The Cincinnati Ballet, The Nutcracker: November 26th-30th
- Cincinnati Ballet is back to enchant with its colorful, family-focused production of The Nutcracker. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a grand adventure—where no holiday is complete without a trip to the Land of Sweets! Artistic Director Emerita Victoria Morgan’s whimsical choreography respects tradition while sprinkling in unique touches. A large cast of professional dancers and local children fills the stage, bringing the magic and fun of the holidays to this timeless tale for all ages.
- The Kennedy Center
- $53.00-$209.00
Noochie's Live from the Front Porch: November 9th
- DC rapper Antwon Vincent’s hit YouTube series has featured local stars like Backyard Band and national names such as Snoop Dogg performing from his Temple Hills porch. Noochie now brings the show to the Kennedy Center, with special guest performers to be announced.
- $39-$109
Alexandria Film Festival: November 6th-9th
- The Alexandria Film Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, brings high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the port city of Alexandria, Virginia and beyond. The festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an acclaimed travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital
- All Festival Pass: $80
Umbrella Art Fair: November 21st-23rd
- Cuisine, culture, and creativity — it all comes together at The Square. Find sushi in one corner, Spanish eats in another, and a selection of DC’s most imaginative dishes on every menu in between. At The Square, cultures and cuisines live side-by-side in a way that only happens in America’s most worldly city.
- 5th Floor - The Square at International Square 1850 K St NW Washington, DC 20006