Where Magazine Washington DC Jan 2020

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EXPLORE

CALENDAR

STAY WARM

D.C.’s Neighborhoods in a nutshell

Nine great things to do this month

Warming trends and dining dens to keep you cozy this winter

—Fodor’s Fodor’s

CONTENTS

6 The lodge-like setting at St. Anselm offers shelter from the elements

ESSENTIALS

Editor’s Note 2

Ask the Expert 3 Calendar 4

Neighborhoods 10

Maps 28

Editors Tips 32 THE GUIDE

Shopping 15 Attractions 18 Dining 21 Arts 25 Explore 26 (FROM TOP) ©JENNIFER CHASE; COURTESY MXDC COCINA MEXICANA; ©SCOTT SUCHMAN

Warming Trends

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Brrr! Baby, it’s cold outside! Combat Old Man Winter’s icy touch with smoky cocktails, warm woolen mittens and cozy meals by the fire.

One Block— Georgetown

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Founded in 1751, Washington’s oldest neighborhood highlights the best of these modern times, with hip eateries, cool shops and tons of art.

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or many of us, each new year marks a chance for renewal, and 2020 is no exception. Please keep your eyes on WhereTraveler in the coming year for continued signs of our resilience and renewal. We believe travel is a gift we give ourselves and love to share our passion for Washington, D.C. with you, our readers. We hope you will, once again, enjoy learning about our beautiful sites as much as we enjoy writing about them. Happy New Year from us all at WhereTraveler magazine.

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Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WASHINGTON, D.C.?

A: I love the restaurants!

The nation’s capital has truly become a top dining destination.

Q: WHAT SITES SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE’S “BUCKET LIST”?

A: The National Museum

of African American History and Culture and The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Q: BEST UNDER-THE-RADAR THINGS TO DO IN D.C.?

A: Explore Abraham

Lincoln’s last months of life by going to these places: President Lincoln’s Cottage, Mary Surratt’s Boarding House (now Wok ’n Roll restaurant) and Ford’s Theatre.

Q: WHERE CAN PEOPLE GO TO CAPTURE A GREAT SELFIE? A: Artechouse, which is a

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cool interactive digital art gallery. Any of the rooftop bars and lounges that are dotting the D.C. landscape at the moment.

Q: FAVORITE RESTAURANT? A: Sfoglina for brunch. It’s

one of my go-to’s.

Washington, D.C., has truly become a top dining destination.

Q: WHAT’S THE IDEAL WAY TO SPEND A NIGHT ON THE TOWN? A: Start with happy hour

at Barcelona, then sushi at O Ku’s rooftop. After, listen to jazz at Sotto and then try some late-night munchies at the Diner in Adams Morgan.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME GREAT SPOTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, NO MATTER THEIR AGE? A: National Harbor and

the National Zoo (I love animals).

Q: WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL REQUEST YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED FROM A HOTEL GUEST? A: About 12 years ago,

one of our regular guests asked if I would go to London and bring back a particular bottle of vodka. I had three days to find it. It took me a day and a half and all of my concierge skills, but I found it.

EXPERT TIP

When you’re in town, get a Metro SmarTrip card and load it up with at least $50 in fare.

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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER FEB. 4

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Let Ailey take you on a path of discovery. Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Ounce of Faith is an exuberant expression of what’s possible when a young person is encouraged to dream. Greenwood, a new commission from Donald Byrd, shines a light on the 1921 attack by a white mob that destroyed an affluent black neighborhood in Tulsa, OK. For details, visit www.kennedy-center.org, 202.467.4600

COMPASS ROSE RESTAURANT IN ADAMS MORGAN

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WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY, MOUNT VERNON

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9 GREAT THINGS THIS MONTH Washington Wizards Select Dates D.C.’s hometown NBA team holds court against rivals from Detroit to New York. Capital One Arena, 202.628.3200

Wale & Friends New Year’s Day Jan. 1 The D.C. native and a varied list of costars welcome 2020 in hip-hop style. $29.50 www.fillmoresilverspring. com Restaurant Week Jan. 13- 19 Food lovers get a taste of the capital city’s sizzling culinary scene with discounts at hundreds of participating top spots. Check website for list and updated prices. www. ramw.org/restaurantweek Step Afrika! Step Xplosion Jan. 12 Step Afrika!, the first professional organization

STEP AFRIKA!

dedicated to the African American tradition of stepping. www.strathmore.org, 202.399.7993

effects of mental illness. www.kennedycenter.com, 202.467.4600

A Thousand Splendid Suns Jan. 17- Mar. 1 Adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel by Khaled Hosseini (Kite Runner), the lives of two Afghan women are inextricably bound together. www.arenastage.com, 202.554.9066

Washington’s Birthday Feb. 18 The first president’s 288th birthday is a patriotic affair with military demonstrations, a gun salute, musical performances and a wreath-laying ceremony­­–all at his elegant riverside estate. Free. mountvernon.org

Next to Normal Jan. 29- Feb. 3 Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards® and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Next to Normal takes an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the

Allen Stone Feb. 25 Singer and songwriter Allen Stone describes himself as “a hippie with soul,” performs at 9:30 club. www.930.com, 202.265.0930

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When you’re chilled to the bone, a hot meal can bring you back to life. At Michelin-starred Maydan, diners feel the warming effects in the Middle Eastern flavors and from the dramatic fire pit in the center of the restaurant. 1346 Florida Ave. NW, 202.370.3696, www.maydandc.com The lodge-like setting at St. Anselm (pictured) offers shelter from the elements, while hearty steaks and chops provide fuel for heading back out again. 1250 5th St. NE, 202.864.2199, www.stanselmdc.com 6

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he temperature is dropping and icy winds are picking up. What can you do when Old Man Winter’s got ahold of you? Post up at these popular hot spots.—Anne Kim-Dannibale

CAFFEINE BOOSTS Located below the book stacks, The Den at Politics and Prose serves up matcha lattes, London Fogs and of course, tasty coffee made from beans roasted by Hyattsville’s own Vigilante. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.362.2408, www. politics-prose.com/the-den If tea is more your speed, Calabash Tea & Tonic is a must. Sunyatta Amen’s groovy cafe steeps a wide variety of

soul-warming (and healing) brews in homey settings at two locations. 1847 7th St. NW; 2701 12th St. NE; 202.248.1186; www.calabashdc.com

MIX IT UP Celebrity chef Todd English’s MXDC Cocina Mexicana serves up Latin flavors on the plate and in the glass.

This season, cocktails highlight the warming effects of mezcal, adding dimension to classics, including the Old Fashioned and the negroni. 600 14th St. NW, 202.393.1900, www.mxdc restaurant.com Jeremiah Langhorne’s basement-level wine bar, The Dabney Cellar, is a candle-lit salve when temps fall. Here, a top-notch wine list follows the seasons

with nibbles from the Michelin-starred kitchen above. 1222 9th St. NW, 202.450.1015, www.the dabney.com

RETAIL THERAPY As the name suggests, Proper Topper specializes in hats, from alpaca beanies to mohair cloches. But that’s not all. Gifts round out a selection that also includes finds for warming up the home. 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055, www.propertopper.com Canada-based Roots knows a thing or two about Arctic winds, with its “saltand-pepper” sweatshirts and sweaters that are both effective and stylish. 3259 M St. NW, 202.821.4254, www.roots.com (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) COURTESY ROOTS; ©EFETOVA ANNA/SHUTTERSTOCK; COURTESY MXDC COCINA MEXICANA

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•Get up-to-date vet records and keep them in a folder on your person; you may be asked to produce these at any time (the rabies vaccination record is an absolute must).

•Line your pet’s carrier with a comfy blanket or pad and bring along a favorite toy; make sure they’ve relieved themselves before loading them in.

•If you’re traveling to an unfamiliar area, ask your vet to recommend a vet in that location. Research the pet ERs in the area as well.

•Fill a backpack with necessities such as pee pads, poop bags, paper plates, plastic bowls and wet food (must follow the liquids rule for carry-ons) when traveling by plane. If traveling by car, bring cats a disposable litter box for every day of the trip.

•Have your pet microchipped.

Be sure to provide two current phone numbers as your contact information and upload a photo of your pet.

•Make sure your pet wears a collar and tag imprinted with your name and phone number, as well as a temporary travel tag with your destination phone.

•Ask your vet if sedatives are an option for your pet.

•Make sure your hotel accepts pets, and call ahead to verify the pet policy. When you arrive, inform them about your pet and ask about the nearest relief areas.

•Always keep the “do not disturb” sign on your hotel room door when your pet is out of its carrier.

•Keep your pet in its carrier any time you are not in your hotel room, but if you know you’re going to be in petfriendly areas, take them along.

•If traveling by plane, book a direct flight whenever possible. Unless your pet is small enough to ride under your seat, it’s best to avoid air travel with your pets.

FOLLOW OUR ADVICE FOR A SMOOTH TRAVEL EXPERIENCE FOR PETS AND THEIR PARENTS

•Check with the airlines far in advance to see if they have any species and breed restrictions.

•Know the regulations for traveling with support animals.

•Never leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle, no matter what the weather.

•Be a responsible pet parent and always clean up after your pet.

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ROSA PARKS In Her Own Words

Exhibition Opening December 5, 2019 Revealing Rosa Parks’ Lifetime of Advocacy Through Her Personal Collection on Display for the First Time Made possible by Ford Foundation, Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation, AARP, HISTORY®, Joyce and Thomas Moorehead and The Capital Group.

loc.gov/rosaparks Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building 10 First Street SE Washington, DC 20540

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COLORFUL ROW HOUSE IN CAPITAL HILL

NEIGHBORHOODS These intersecting streets are lined with shops, theaters, Victorian residences and restaurants bustle by day and by night. The zone once flourished with “name” entertainers performing in clubs along U Street’s “Black Broadway.” Today dining hot spots, fashionable home decor stores and well-regarded music clubs draw young professionals and empty nesters. Theaters like Source and Studio mount new and experimental plays starring D.C.-based professional actors.

Adams Morgan

Funky shops and popular bars mark this international, some say “bohemian,” zone on Columbia Road and 18th Street NW. Dining options range from walk-up falafel counters to sit-down global fare— Latin American, Ethiopian, Turkish, Vietnamese—and even Michelin-starred spots. The Adams Morgan Day street festival attracts crowds at the start of every

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fall. Woodley Park Metrorail is to the northwest, and a DC Circulator bus loops from there to Columbia Road NW.

Alexandria, Virginia & Old Town

In this port city founded in 1749, year-round events like parades, house tours, art festivals and river cruises contribute to citizen spirit. From D.C., drive south eight miles via the George Washington Parkway, or ride Metrorail’s yellow or blue lines to the King Street stop. A free trolley runs every 10-15 minutes from the station to the waterfront. Eight miles farther down the parkway, visitors experience a day in the life of George and Martha Washington at their picturesque Mount Vernon estate on the banks of the Potomac River.

Arlington, Virginia

Across the Potomac River from D.C., find Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Shirlington, Crystal City and

Pentagon City. This large county of hip restaurants, ethnic enclaves and shopping malls is home to office workers, armed services folk and 20-somethings.

Interred at Arlington National Cemetery are thousands of military veterans, government personnel and Kennedy family members.

Sentinels guard the Tomb of the Unknowns 24 hours a day. Nearby is the “Iwo Jima” bronze Marine Corps Memorial and, to the south, two dramatic sites—the Pentagon installation for 9/11 victims and the flight-inspired Air Force memorial by James Ingo Freed.

Capitol HIll

One of the city’s oldest residential communities features 19th-century row houses, marble Congressional buildings and the U.S. Botanic Garden with its Art Deco-era glass conservatory. At Eastern Market, vendors sell crafts, jewelry, artwork and produce beside alfresco cafes. Visitors queue to hear arguments at the Supreme Court.

October through June and catch plays at Folger Shakespeare Library.

Union Station, one of the nation’s busiest Amtrak train depots, features shops and eateries.

Chevy Chase/ Bethesda

At Friendship Heights, the Chevy Chase retail district straddles Western Avenue, the D.C.-Maryland line. Here, find restaurants and stores like Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Take the Metrorail north to Bethesda, Maryland, for more shops and dining, art galleries and theaters like Round House and kid-friendly Imagination Stage. Farther north, with their own Metrorail stops, are the National Institutes of Health and the Music Center at Strathmore, a base of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and National Philharmonic.

Chinatown/ Penn Quarter

North of Pennsylvania Avenue NW, this zone buzzes

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with restaurants like José Andrés’ Michelin-starred Minibar, two stages for Shakespeare and Capital One Arena, a venue for concerts and sports. The Smithsonian’s American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery surround a canopy-covered courtyard. The ornate Friendship Arch at 7th and H streets marks the old Chinatown, still an authentic presence here beside national chains.

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Dupont Circle

During America’s Gilded Age, this area became a promenade for old money and the nouveau riche.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and other contemporary institutions reclaim and cherish the zone’s elegant mansions. Visitors explore boutiques, art galleries, The Phillips Collection, Woodrow Wilson House and embassies in nearby Kalorama. Chess players and workers on breaks gather around the circle’s Beaux Arts fountain. Nighttime brings after-work crowds to restaurants, bars and clubs along Connecticut Avenue and to cafes and sidewalk

patios on 17th Street a few blocks east.

Foggy Bottom

Audiences park underground or take a free shuttle from the Foggy Bottom Metrorail stop to visit the “living memorial” to the 35th president, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

In the Grand Foyer, find the bronze Kennedy sculpture

by Robert Berks, who also created the climb-aboard statue of Albert Einstein at the National Academy of Sciences. Nearby in this “West End” neighborhood: the U.S. State Department, George Washington University with its lauded textile museum, and the infamous Watergate complex that includes a renovated hotel with rooftop lounge.

At Washington Harbour, restaurants, fountains and an ice skating rink in winter draw crowds. DC Circulator buses traverse the city, shuttling visitors and residents alike between Georgetown and Union Station.

H Street NE

This revitalizing zone between 3rd and 14th streets is emerging as one of D.C.’s hippest. Where British sol-

diers once marched toward the Capitol during the War of 1812, now a streetcar transports passengers from Union Station to businesses like James Beard-nominee Erik Bruner-Yang’s restaurant/retail hybrid Maketto, intimate cocktail bar Copycat Co. and cutting-edge Mosaic Theater Company.

The Rock and Roll Hotel spotlights up-and-coming bands, while H Street Country Club amuses with an indoor mini-golf course.

Every fall brings more than 50,000 to what some call the Atlas District (named for the performing arts center housed in an Art Deco-style movie theater) to enjoy food, drink and art during the popular H Street Festival.

Natural Harbor, Maryland South of D.C. on the Potomac River, this zone has a boardwalk and full-service hotels, including the glitzy MGM National Harbor.

Water taxis and river cruises shuttle passengers here from the waterfronts of Alexandria in Virginia and

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Georgetown

In D.C.’s oldest neighborhood (c.1751), M Street and Wisconsin Avenue cross at the commercial hub, and federal row houses coexist with shops, restaurants and bars. Attractions include historic sites like Tudor Place, plus Georgetown University, Potomac boathouses and the C&O Canal.

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center featuring shops, dining and, in winter, an ice skating rink.

Virginia Country

Georgetown. A bike trail on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge connects to Alexandria.

Along the waterfront, find restaurants, shops, festivals and Seward Johnson’s “The Awakening,” a bronze, climb-on giant who emerges from the sands of a man-made beach. A spin on The Capital Wheel offers panoramic views.

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The Washington Convention Center anchors this commercial corridor and rapidly developing multicultural neighborhood of galleries, hot restaurants and bars, several among the most lauded and popular destinations in the city. The restored Howard Theatre on T Street NW once hosted Duke Ellington, The Supremes and Otis Redding, and now, like the 9:30 Club on V Street, books current big names in all genres.

To the north, find Howard University flanking Florida Avenue NW.

Center, one of the region’s largest shopping malls at 2.2 million square feet. The adjacent Tysons Galleria offers more than 120 restaurants and retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Chanel and Neiman Marcus, plus an upscale food hall on the third floor.

At Fairfax Square, find gleaming baubles at Tiffany & Co. and Liljenquist & Beckstead. About 11 miles west toward Dulles International Airport, Reston—one of America’s first planned communities—has a town

Waterfront/ Navy Yard

On the Southeast Waterfront, find the Navy Museum, Nationals Park Major League Baseball stadium and revamped spaces like Yards Park with its light sculptures, boardwalk and fountains on the banks of the Anacostia River. The Southwest

Woodley Park/ Cleveland Park

Along Connecticut Avenue north of Calvert Street, the blocks filled with grand apartment buildings and residences once served as the summer retreat of prominent Washingtonians.

The neighborhood now has pubs, restaurants and the art deco Uptown Theater, a film premiere venue.

Washington National Cathedral, sited on Mount Saint Alban, hosts presidents, tourists and worshippers with services and concerts. Between the two Metrorail stops, find the National Zoo with its superstar giant panda bears.

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL AT SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT

Tysons and Reston, Virginia Tysons, a major retail zone, includes Tysons Corner

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Daytrippers head to vineyards and distilleries, Civil War battlefields and the charming town of Middleburg in the Old Dominion’s fabled horse country. Leesburg draws shoppers with its off-price outlets and antiques shops lining a historic district. At National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, aircraft hover in hangar-like galleries. Kids play pilot and marvel at the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of the world’s largest collection related to aviation and space exploration.

Waterfront, features redeveloped hip spot The Wharf with top restaurants and The Anthem concert venue, acclaimed Arena Stage, plus Potomac River cruises and a lively historic fish market.

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Indulge in a five-course tasting menu at Reverie.

Or, sit beside 1789’s roaring fireplace and dine enjoying the beautiful winter landscape. Looking for a meal you can nibble while strolling along the canal?

The gooey sandwiches at Say Cheese! do the trick.

Update your wardrobe for the new year with high-quality pieces at Aritzia. Nearby, State & Liberty sells dress clothes to fit athletic types. While you’re hitting the shops, swing into Artist’s Proof to browse contemporary works by local and international creators.

At The Lounge at Bourbon Steak, the firepit provides warmth for alfresco drinks, while L’Annexe serves infused cocktails. Not into alcohol? Café Georgetown pours lovely lattes sipped under skylights.

Moonshot Studio at the Kennedy Center’s The Reach has activities like music mixing. Historic Tudor Place offers a Wreath Workshop, while Washington Harbour lets you glide around an outdoor ice skating rink with river views.

 1789 1226 36th St. NW, 202.965.1789, www.1789restaurant.com  Reverie 3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW, 202.808.2952, www. reveriedc.com  Say Cheese! 1132 29th St. NW, 202.733.4743, www. saycheesegeorgetown.com

 Aritzia 3210 NW M. St., 202.333.3162, www.aritzia.com

 Artist’s Proof 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.2782, www.aproof.net  State & Liberty 3101 M St. NW, www.stateand liberty.com

 Café Georgetown 3141 N St. NW, 202.731.8373, www. cafegeorgetown.com  L’Annexe 2917 M St. NW, 202.525.5852, www. lannexe-bar.com  The Lounge at Bourbon Steak 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.342.0444, www.fourseasons.com/ washington

 The Reach 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600, www. kennedy-center.org  Tudor Place 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400, www. tudorplace.org

 Washington Harbour 3000 & 3050 K St. NW, 202.788.0944, www.thewash ingtonharbour.com

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WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor— Washington, D.C. is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums and America’s front yard. Check out our guide for all the things to do, places to eat and spots to shop..

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Apparel-Men ALTON LANE Upscale tailoring shop using technology to scan the body for custom suits. Concierge service.

By appointment Tu-Sa. 1506 19th St. NW, 646.896.1212 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www. altonlane.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 appointment. 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, 10th Floor, 202.733.1913 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www. readwall.com

Apparel-Men & Women 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 FILSON Seattle-based, century-old outfitter of “built to last” outdoorsy jackets, shirts and accessories, all with a lifetime guarantee.

Open daily. 1631 14th St. NW, 202.759.9570 www.filson.com

Basement-level shop with vintage clothing, shoes, instruments, records. Open daily. 1530 U St. NW, 202.643.8614 Metro: U St.-Cardozo www.jointcustody dc.com PROPER TOPPER Hat shop, plus decor, clothing, accessories, jewelry, gifts, kids’ toys, books at two locations. Hours vary by location.

1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) www.proper topper.com ROOTS Toronto-based outdoorsy outfitter’s “cabin-style” outpost known for “salt-and-pepper” sweaters. Rustic modern decor with customization bar, lounge, cell phone charging stations.

Open daily. 3259 M St. NW, Georgetown, 202.821.4254 www.roots.com VINEYARD VINES New England meets Georgetown in seersucker pants, polos, oxfords, cable-knit cardigans, swimwear, accessories for men, women and kids in a range of pastel shades. Open daily.

1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.625.8463 Metro: Foggy Bottom www.vineyard vines.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, 202.333.3162 www.aritzia.com CURRENT Upscale consignment with several locations carrying clothing, jewelry, handbags and accessories. Also new items.

Designer brands like Michael Kors, Gucci, Rebecca Minkoff, Banana Republic. Open daily.

1809 14th St. NW, 202.588.7311 Metro: U St.-Cardozo www. currentboutique.com ELLA RUE High-end consignment from Palm Beach to Paris. Chanel,

Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, J. Brand. Accessories, shoes.

Open daily. 3231 P St. NW, 202.333.1598 www.ella-rue. com THE HIVE From hip founder of The Shoe Hive, an Old Town boutique featuring clothing by trend-setting brands (Rebecca Taylor, Current Elliott, Veronica Beard, Jenni Kayne, Equipment). Open daily.

127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.7110 www.shopatthehive.com HU’S WEAR Airy boutique stocking runway looks by designers like Megan Park, Bruno Grizzo, Salvor and Guilty Brotherhood. Open daily.

2906 M St. NW, 202.342.2020 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU www.husonline.com MINT CONDITION Edited racks of like-new consignment from designers like Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney. Open Tu-Su. 103 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria, Va., 703.836.6468 www.shopmintcondition.com MODCLOTH “Fit Shop” of the vintage clothing-inspired retailer with try-on styles in sizes XXS-4X (free shipping). Stylists by appointment.

Open daily. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.804.5589 www.modcloth. com NUBIAN HUEMAN Socially responsible boutique for fashion, art and beauty products from indie designers reflecting the African Diaspora and black culture. Traditional patterns and ingredients used in modern ways. Open Tu-Su. 1231 Good Hope Road SE, 202.394.3386 Metro: Anacostia www.nubianhueman.com RELISH Minimal, contemporary styles handpicked by owner Nancy Pearlstein offering brands including Dries van Noten, Marni, Jil Sander and Marc Jacobs. Open M-Sa. 3312 Cady’s Alley NW, 202.333.5343 www.relishdc. 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

Beauty BELLACARA A glam spot for luxury skincare, beauty and haircare. Lines like Bumble and Bumble, Butter London, Dermalogica, Kai, Skinceuticals, Mario Badescu.

Open daily. 1000 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9652 www.bellacara.com BROWN BEAUTY CO-OP 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.brown beautyco-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 TAKE CARE SHOP Light, bright studio for all-natural beauty brands (women and men), made locally in small batches. Open daily.

1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.717.2600 www.take careshopdc.com

Books BUSBOYS & POETS Happenin’ place with liberal vibes serving comfort foods with latest literary finds, author readings/events, neighborhood bar. Wireless lounge. Several locations. Open daily. 2021 14th St. NW, 202.387.7638 www. busboysandpoets.com KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE Indie shop, opened in 1976, with restaurant and bar.

Hundreds of book-related events throughout the year. Open daily.

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SUITSUPPLY Dutch-based supplier of dapper jackets, subtle tweeds and rich-hued trousers made with Italian fabrics plus a full wall of multi-colored ties. Personal tailoring department. Open daily. 2828 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.280.1742 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU www.suitsupply. com

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1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www.kramers. com OLD TOWN BOOKS Indie generalist with author readings, community events (yoga, live music). Located one block from Waterfront Park.

Open daily. 104 S. Union St., Alexandria, Va., 703.647.9749 www.oldtownbooks.com 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

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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 SECOND STORY BOOKS Independent bookstore specializing in out-of-print and rare books. Cookbooks, graphic novels, children’s books. Some art prints. Regular sidewalk sales. Open daily. 2000 P St. NW, 202.659.8884 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) www.second storybooks.com

Crafts & Collectibles

Galleries ALLEY CAT STUDIOS Working artist space converted to a temporary gallery for the duration of an exhibit in studios on Capitol Hill, a shared group studio space. Open W-Sa by appointment. 29 Kings Court SE, No phone; contact online www. alleycat-studio.com ARTIST’S PROOF International (Brussels to Beijing) inventory of contemporary art in Georgetown. Photos

by Fred Maroon and acrylic and Chinese ink works by Belgian artist Jean-Francois Debongnie, among others. Acquisition talks and meet-the-artists.

Open Tu-Su (Closed July 1-8).

1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.2782 www.aproof.net CAOS ON F In Penn Quarter, spacious gallery and six-studio collective founded by a painter and a furniture maker. Studio artists: Tanja North, David Harp, Mike Beman, Tsolmon Damba, Louise Colson and Chul Beom Park.

Group shows in all media. By appointment. 923 F St. NW, 202.215.6993, 410.330.2267 www.caosonf.com CROSS MACKENZIE Fine art with a focus on ceramics in Georgetown space with sculpture garden. By appointment. 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.7970 www.crossmac kenzie.com

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

DTR MODERN GALLERIES In Georgetown, contemporary and 20th-century masters from a privately held collection of works by artists like Picasso, Dali, Botero, Mars, Warhol, Basquiat, Hirst. Open daily.

2820 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.338.0625 www.dtr modern.com

LOOPED YARN WORKS Well-organized shop with more than 30 brands of yarns, patterns, and needles and notions plus weekly classes. Open Tu-Su. 1732 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.714.5667 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www.looped yarnworks.com

GALERIE BLUE SQUARE Contemporary artists out of Russia’s 1980s-1990s avant-garde. Inventory of curator/dealer Dianne Beal, based here but collaborating with Paris gallery. By appointment. 1101 30th St. NW, Suite 500, 202.957.1401 www. galeriebluesquare.com LONG VIEW GALLERY

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Expansive, track-lit quarters just west of the Convention Center for shows by emerging artists.

Call for hours. 1234 Ninth St. NW, 202.232.4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com NEPTUNE FINE ART With Robert Brown Gallery in a Georgetown row house, works by Avery, Bochner, Frankenthaler, Kelly, Riley, et. al. Open W-Sa; Su by appointment/chance. 1530 14th St. NW, 202.986.1200 www. neptune fineart.com TOUCHSTONE Artist-owned gallery (founded 1976) now in sleek space with rotating exhibitions. Open W-Su. 901 New York Ave. NW, 202.347.2787 www.touchstone gallery.com ZENITH Gallery with two locations celebrating 40+ years. Whimsical, figurative work in all media, some sited in a sculpture garden in former swimming pool, where varied works create a “wonderland.” Hours vary by location.

1429 Iris St. NW, 202.783.2963 www.zenith gallery.com

Home Decor & Gifts FAHRNEY’S PENS Opened in 1929, buy writing instruments from simple and classic to ornate. Also stationery, watches, men’s accessories like cuff links, money clips, watches and leather goods. Open M-Sa. 1317 F St. NW, 202.628.9525 Metro: Metro Center www.fahrneyspens.com KUZEH Pegah Shahghasemi and Lisa Ramber’s handmade pottery blending their cultural backgrounds with modern sensibilities. Open W-F. 716 Monroe St. NE, Studio 18, 202.770.1674 Metro: Brookland-CUA www. kuzeh.us 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.shopmade indc.com

STERLING & BURKE LTD Producing luxury leather goods and representing heritage brands made in America and England.

Personalized service. On-site gallery featuring local artists.

Open M-Sa. 2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.333.2266 www. sterlingand burke.com TABLETOP Bright subterranean shop with two locations carrying whimsical decorative items by Jonathan Adler, Lotta Jansdottir and Marimekko, plus cookbooks, stationery. Open daily. 1608 20th St. NW, 202.387.7117 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) www. tabletop dc.com WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Books, Christmas ornaments, jewelry and items inspired by the history of the White House. Hours vary by location.

Visitor Center: Open daily.

1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.208.7031 Metro: Federal Triangle www.whitehouse history.org

Jewelry KICHEKO GOODS Hip, modern studio for unique jewelry designed in D.C. and handmade in Kenya. Proceeds help to fund education for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. F-Sa and by appointment. 716 Monroe St. NE, Studio #3, hello@kichekogoods.com Metro: Brookland-CUA www. kichekogoods.com LENKERSDORFER In Tysons Corner Center, 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.lenkers dorfer.com LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD Since 1979, watches by Cartier, Rolex, Chopard and more, plus engagement rings and jewlery from brands such as David

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THE SILVER PARROT Silver and gold contemporary jewelry and Native American pieces. Repairs. Open daily.

113 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.8530 Metro: King Street www.silverparrot.com

Kids AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE CUISINE

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

Sacred Circle Books ~ Gifts ~ Guidance for the spiritual journey

crystals ~ candles incense & sage tarot cards ~ jewelry readings & healings 919 King St Alexandria, VA 22314 703-299-9309 SacredCircleBooks.com

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 store for newborns to size 14, plus organic products, gifts, fine art and bedroom decor. Brands like Bella Bliss, Candy Lab, Milkbarn Kids, Young Versace and local designers. Open TuSa. 1526 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Georgetown, 202.333.1059 www.shoplittlebirdies.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, 202.347.2308 Metro: Metro Center www.aldenshoe. com 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

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 FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY Light-filled mall with Nordstrom, Macy’s, 170-plus shops (J.Crew, Zara, Lego).

Large food court. Open daily.

1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va, 703.415.2401 Metro: Pentagon City www.fashioncentre pentagon.com MARKET COMMON CLARENDON Buzzing retail zone with local and national stores: Lilly Pulitzer, Sephora, Apple Store, lululemon. Restaurants including Nicecream, Cheesecake Factory. Mall: Open daily; individual store hours vary. 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Va., 703.807.2922 Metro: Clarendon www.marketcommon clarendon.com TYSONS CORNER CENTER The largest mall in the metro area with 300-plus shops and restaurants plus a cineplex.

Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, Lego and Zara. Open daily. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Va, 703.847.7300 Metro: Tysons Corner www. tysonscornercenter.com TYSONS GALLERIA Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue plus upscale shops Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, restaurants and upscale food court (third level).

Open daily. 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va.,703.827.7730 www.tysonsgalleria.com

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

FAIRY GODMOTHER Charming, locally run shop near Eastern Market for children’s books and toys with play area in back. Open daily. 319 7th St. SE, 202.547.5474 Metro: Eastern Market www.fairygod mother.com

THE SHOE HIVE Elegant and casual shoes plus bags and accessories. Designers: Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Sam Edelman. Open daily. 127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.7105 Metro: King Street www.the shoehive.com

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Yurman. Custom designs. Hours vary by location. Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.448.6731 www.liljenquist beckstead.com

Specialty Shops GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE Winner of Washington Post Cupcake Wars. Owners (formerly of TLC’s “DC Cupcakes”) personalizing frosting on treats made in 18 flavors. Open daily. 1209 Potomac St NW, 202.333.8448 www.george towncupcake.com HILL’S KITCHEN A one-stop kitchen shop in a row house, steps away from Eastern Market Metro station. D.C.themed items include etched glasses, tea towels and cookie cutters. Weekly cooking classes; see website for calendar and registration. Open Tu-Su. 713 D St. SE, Capitol Hill, 202.543.1997 Metro: Eastern Market www. hillskitchen.com

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LADURÉE In a historic storefront on the main drag, famous Parisian sweets plus a cafe (B, L, afternoon tea) and gifts. (Union Station location to-go only).

Hours vary by location. 3060 M St. NW, 202.737.0492 www. laduree.com LEICA The German camera manufacturer’s first U.S. outpost has knowledgeable staff and an on-site gallery that features lectures, workshops and rotating photography exhibitions. 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 PENNY POST Light-filled corner shop stocking pretty paper from greeting cards to personalized stationery.

Wrapping paper, office products, trendy accessories, fine/imported writing instruments. Open daily. 1201 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.838.1515 www.shoppennypost.com

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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

Dupont Circle www.phillipscollection.org

$5-$15. 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, 202.829.0436 www. lincolncottage.org

Historic Homes

THE PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON HOUSE In the Kalorama neighborhood, former 28th president’s residence after the White House, a 1920s time capsule. Vintage game nights encouraging period attire.

Open Tu-Su. $5-$10, children under 12 free. 2340 S St. NW, 202.387.4062 www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org

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DUMBARTON OAKS RESEARCH LIBRARY AND COLLECTION Site of the United Nations 1944 beginnings, a 19th-century manse plus Philip Johnsondesigned pavilion. Library, formal gardens. Open Tu-Su. Museum free. Gardens $5-$10.

1703 32nd St. NW, 202.339.6400 www.doaks.org

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

FREDERICK DOUGLASS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Hilltop residence of the 19th-century orator and abolitionist, restored to its 1895 appearance. Open daily. Grounds free. Interior access by guided tour only. Reserve online ($1).

1411 W St. SE, 202.426.5961 Metro: Anacostia www.nps. org/frdo

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

HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM AND GARDEN Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post’s mansion and gardens, her czarist treasures, jewelry, portraits. Cafe and gift shop. Open Tu-Su. $5-$18 suggested donation. Onsite parking. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (between Upton & Tilden sts.), 202.686.5807 www.hillwood museum.org

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

MOUNT VERNON George Washington’s home by the Potomac River 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 nearby), children under 6 free. Free parking. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Va., 703.780.2000 www. mountvernon.org

ATTRACTIONS Art Museums

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION The country’s first museum of modern art (1921) offering an intimate setting for a renowned collection. Laib’s Wax Room, beeswax-lined niche. 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:

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.

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. Self-guided garden-only tour $3. 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400 www.tudor place.org

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.arlingtoncemetery.mil FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL Landscaped park of waterfalls and tableaux, bronze sculptures (some by George Segal) and bas-reliefs depicting Roosevelt, wife Eleanor and dog Fala, scenes from the Depression through WWII. West Potomac Park on

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JEFFERSON MEMORIAL 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”— Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Theater with 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: Archives-Navy Memorial www. archives.gov/dc NATIONAL MALL Pierre L’Enfant’s grand landscape from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, with Smithsonians, Washington Monument (check website for new access details), and tributes to 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 July 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.supremecourt.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 Place SW (14th St. main

entry), 202.488.0400 Metro: Smithsonian www.ushmm.org THE WHITE HOUSE Presidential residence from the time of John Adams. Photo ops from north and south gates. Self-guided 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

Points of Interest AMERICAN VETERANS DISABLED FOR LIFE MEMORIAL Landscape architect Michael Vergason’s star-shaped fountain with eternal flame book-ended by a grove of trees honoring men and women injured in combat. Accessible 24 hours. 150 Washington Ave. SW, at 2nd and C sts., No phone Metro: Federal Center SW www.avdlm.org BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION The largest Roman Catholic basilica in North America and one of 10 largest churches in the world. Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Undercroft of more than 70 chapels and oratories.

Tours. Cafeteria, gift store, book shop. Open daily. 400 Michigan Ave. NE, 202.526.8300 Metro: Brookland-CUA www.national shrine.com FORD’S THEATRE Historic venue where Lincoln was assassinated. On-site museum opens one hour before curtain (and for daytime visits).

Active theater for works exploring the American experience.

511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center www. fords.org INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM Site dedicated to the craft, practice and history of espionage around the world with artifacts like a WWII German Enigma cipher and an East German camera for seeing through walls.

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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 Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373 www.nps.gov/ mlkm

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Basin Drive SW, 202.426.6841 www.nps.gov/frde

mission. 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 202.393.7798 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza www.spymuseum.org MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE High-tech site devoted to the sacred book’s history, stories and impact. Performing arts hall with 3-D projection map, “digital docent” personal tour system.

Open daily. $9.99-$24.99. 400 4th St. SW, 866.430.6682 Metro: Federal Center SW www.museumofthe bible.org NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM At the Society’s headquarters, gallery spaces plus Explorers Hall with exhibitions and lectures. Gift shop. Open daily. $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

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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 U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN Just west of the Capitol, North America’s oldest botanic garden.

Art Deco-era conservatory, jungle area, orchid house. Rotating exhibits. Daily 10 am5 pm. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.225.8333 Metro: Federal Center SW www.usbg. gov

dens. Themed guided tours (reserve online). Open daily. $12, children/seniors $8, under 5 free (no admission charge for Su tours). 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.537.6200 www.cathedral. org

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 Parkway, 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 ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM Devoted to activism, urban communities and African-American

U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM A 446-acre site with specialty gardens, the former U.S. Capitol columns, Arbor House Gift Shop and the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Visitor Center. Free. Visit by car recommended. 3501 New York Ave. NE, 202.245.2726 www.usna. usda.gov WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL World’s sixth largest cathedral, Gothic-style “Church for National Purposes.” Woodrow Wilson’s grave, concerts, gar-

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Open daily. Free. 1901 Fort Place SE, 202.633.4820 www.anacostia.si.edu

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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. Free. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian www.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 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.

L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE MUSEUM This Dupont Circle landmark is where L. Ron Hubbard worked in the late 1950’s.

See personal photographs and artifacts of his groundbreaking work and amazing life.

FREE DAILY TOURS: 10am-6pm.

1812 19th St. NW, Washington DC Metro: Dupont Circle Red, 202.234.7490, www.lrhindc.org PROMOTION

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 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

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. Solar-powered 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 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Exhibits tracking the natural world since prehistoric time and newly opened Fossil Hall delving into “deep time.” Hope Diamond, Butterfly Pavilion ($6.50-$7.50; Tu free with timed tickets).

“Q?rius” learning center for teens. Cafe and gift shop. Open daily. Free. Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Federal TriangleSmithsonian www.naturalhistory.si.edu

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.com passrosedc.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. tailupgoat.com

Visitor Centers

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. dukem restaurant.com

Alexandria, Va.

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 WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER Interactive exhibits, photos and videos about the famed residence and its occupants. Gift shop.

Open daily (closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Free.

1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.208.1631 Metro: Farragut West www.nps.gov/whho

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 BRESCA AMERICAN. Michelin-starred spot for lauded Ryan Ratino’s “small” to “medium” plates, and standouts like pressed duck and whimsical cocktails (Bee’s Knees in a bee-shaped glass). D (Tu-Su).

1906 14th St. NW, 202.518.7926.

Metro: U Street-Cardozo www. brescadc.com

MAYDAN MIDDLE EASTERN. Belowground digs with blazing hearth for seafood, kabobs, meats, spreads and salads referencing North Africa to Iran. Bar till late. D (daily). 1346 Florida Ave. NW, 202.370.3696 Metro: U StCardozo 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. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). The Line Hotel, 1770 Euclid St. NW, 202.864.4190 www.theline hotel.com BROTHERS AND SISTERS AMERICAN/ASIAN. James Beard-nominated Erik BrunerYang’s all-day spot for Westernstyle 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 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.mint woodplace.com

AUGIE’S MUSSEL HOUSE BELGIAN. Historic, two-story building with beer garden, bars and TVs. Mussels in 10 preparations plus sandwiches, ribeye, crawfish ravioli. Extensive beer menu (in-house “Cicerones” for expert advice). L, D (daily). 1106 King St., 703.721.3970 www. eataugies.com JUNCTION BAKERY & BISTRO AMERICAN. Cozy bakery and restaurant (three locations) for sweet and savory dishes, all made from scratch. “Cruffin” (croissant meets muffin), grab-and-go sandwiches, roast chicken, quinoa bowls. Beer, wine, coffee. B, L, D (daily).

1508 Mount Vernon Ave., 703.436.0025 Metro: Braddock Rd www.junctionbakery.com LIVE OAK SOUTHERN. Chef Justus Frank (Fiola) bringing Charleston by way of Alexandria.

Upscale comfort classics (head on) shrimp and grits, smoked pork ribs, braised collard greens tortellini. Strawberry shortcake, housemade ice cream. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 1603 Commonwealth Ave., 571.312.0402 www.live oakdelray.com MOUNT VERNON INN SOUTHERN. Candlelit dining with George and Martha favorites like hoecakes, peanut and chestnut soup, plus cheddar burger, crab cakes, fried chicken, steaks. Kid’s menu. Fireplace.

Live music some nights. L (M-F), D (Tu-Sa), Br (Sa-Su). George Washington Memorial Parkway, 703.799.6800 www.mount vernon.org/inn NASIME JAPANESE. Cozy modern dining room on bustling main drag in Old Town, pampering with highend tasting menu highlighting

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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.postal museum.si.edu

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

Dining

& Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza-Smithsonian www.hirsh horn.si.edu

from-scratch dishes at an affordable price. D (daily). 1209 King St., 703.457.0146 www.nasime restaurant.com VERMILION AMERICAN. Lantern-lit townhouse for hand-rolled pastas, changing tasting menu. Lounge with convex bar, plasma TV and often live music. L (M, W-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1120 King St., 703.684.9669 www.vermilionrestaurant.com

Arlington, Va. BALLSTON QUARTER INTERNATIONAL. Mixeduse complex with shops and restaurants (True Food Kitchen, Copa) plus Quarter Market food hall (Hot Lola’s, Slapfish, District Doughnut). Open daily (individual business hours vary). 4238 Wilson Blvd., No phone. Metro: Ballston-MU www.ballston quarter.com

DINING

BRACKET ROOM AMERICAN Sleek, modern space for sports lovers with 2,800 square feet of space and 38 “infinity edge” TVs for the game. Slow-cooked baby back ribs, chicken and waffles, Southwestern cobb salad. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1210 N Garfield St., 703.276.7337 Metro: Clarendon www.bracket room.com HERITAGE BREWING CO. AMERICAN Rustic-chic spot for farm-to-table fare with craft beers made at the restaurant’s Manassas, Virginia-based brewery. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1300-1398 N Fillmore St., 571.319.0024 www.hbc marketcommon.com TEXAS JACK’S BARBECUE BARBECUE. Airy, industrial space named for a legendary Virginia cowboy dishes up smoky Texas-style barbecue.

Mexican flavors in sides such as esquites (elote corn salad) and coleslaw. Pumpkin pie to banana pudding and full bar for “Smoked Whiskey Sour,” “Jack’s Mule.” Beer and wine. L (M-F) D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 2761 Washington Blvd., 703.875.0477 www.txjacks.com

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Capitol Hill CAFE BERLIN GERMAN & EUROPEAN. In three former town houses, schnitzels, pork medallions, goulasch. Housemade traditional cakes and tarts. German wines and beers. Popular sidewalk tables. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Su).

322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.543.7656 Metro: Union Station www.cafeberlin-dc. com 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 EMILIE’S NEW AMERICAN. Wellregarded D.C. chef Kevin Tien’s first endeavor, highlighting eclectic flavors. Scallop crudo with crispy okra and curry leaves, Vietnamese-influenced pork blade steak for the table. Small dishes of dips, pickled eggplant.

D (Tu-Sa). 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.544.4368 www. emiliesdc.com LITTLE PEARL AMERICAN. In refurbished carriage house, James Beard Award winner Aaron Silverman’s Michelin-starred cafe during the day (coffee, pastries, sandwiches, etc.) and fixed-price tasting menu spot at night. B, L, D (TuSu). 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.618.1868 Metro: Eastern Market www.littlepearldc.com ROSE’S LUXURY AMERICAN. In a Barracks Row “farmhouse,” Michelin-starred spot for small plates (pork and lychee salad, clams and white wine) or family-style meals (fried chicken). Upstairs bar (same food). Same-day reservations online; otherwise, walk-in.

D (M-Sa). 717 Eighth St. SE, 202.580.8889 Metro: Eastern Market www.roses luxury.com

notch 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 www.sushi capitol.com 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.teds bulletin.com

Downtown 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.americanson1978.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 PLUME AMERICAN. Ralf Schlegel’s Michelin-starred restaurant decked in landscape murals on silk with fireplace inside Jefferson Hotel. Foie gras terrine, lobster gratin. Prix fixe and chef’s tasting. 1,300-label wine cellar. Free parking. D (Tu-Sa).

1200 16th St. NW, 202.448.3227 www.jeffersondc.com SUSHI NAKAZAWA JAPANESE. Michelinstarred D.C. outpost of NYC’s Daisuke Nakazawa (protegé of master chef Jiro Ono of famed “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” doc) in Trump International Hotel.

Elegant surrounds for highend omakase sushi, many cuts flown in from Japan. D (daily).

A few short blocks from Union Station and the US Capitol. Traditional and new German cuisine; 7 German beers on draft, delicious German & Austrian wines, & hard to find schnapps.

SUSHI CAPITOL JAPANESE. Longtime expert Minoru Ogawa’s spot for top-

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322 Massachusetts Ave, NE 202.543.7656 www.cafeberlin-dc.com

Dupont Circle ANJU KOREAN. The team behind Chiko in renovated spot for dishing out a mix of Korean pub fare with street foods and traditional dishes. Non-traditional sojus, Korean beer, makgeolli (rice wine); hotteok (sweet stuffed pancake). D (daily). 1805 18th St. NW, 202.845.8935 www. anjurestaurant.com

PIZZERIA PARADISO PIZZA. Naples-style pies from wood-burning oven, plus panini, antipasti. International craft beers, wine. Multiple locations.

L, D (daily). 2003 P St. NW, 202.223.1245 Metro: Dupont Circle www.eatyourpizza.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, fastcasual 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

EL CHALAN PERUVIAN. D.C.’s oldest Peruvian cafe with lomo saltado (filet strips with fried potato), South American-style paella drawing World Bank crowd.

Touted by Hispanic Magazine as among top 50 U.S. Latin restaurants. L, D (M-Sa). 1924 I St. NW, 202.293.2765 Metro: Farragut West www.elchalan dc.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 (M-Sa). 1915 I St. NW, 202.530.5500 www.kaz sushi.com

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 DAS ETHIOPIAN. In a light-filled town house, a favorite of diplomats and Georgetowners for its authentic spicy or mild seafood (shrimp tibs), chicken (doro wat, infillay), injera, stews, African beers, honey wine. Vegetarian entrées. Summer patio. L (WSa), D (daily). 1201 28th St. NW, 202.333.4710 www.dasethiopian.com DYLLAN’S RAW BAR GRILL SEAFOOD. Clubby vibe for seafood classics with views of the historic canal. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1054 31st St. NW, 202.470.6606 www. dyllansrawbargrill.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

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.america eatstavern.com

Northeast

BOURBON STEAK STEAKS. Michael Mina’s outpost in David Rockwelldesigned space in the Four Seasons bringing FrenchMediterranean flavor to hormone-free meats, seafood, regional produce. Patio, on-site garden. L (M-F), D (daily).

Popular lounge later. Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.944.2026 www. bourbonsteakdc.com CHEZ BILLY SUD FRENCH. Musician brothers Eric Hilton and Ian Hilton’s popular bistro. Boeuf Bourguignon, steak frites, roasted butternut

LAOS IN TOWN LAOTIAN. Chef Ben Tiatasin (Soi 38) helming a vibrant spot for the Laotian dishes she grew up eating in her native Thailand. Crispy rice salad, “seen hang” (marinated beef jerky), herby pork sausage, steamed fish. Vegan available.

L (Sa-Su), D (daily). 250 K St. NE, 202.864.6620 Metro: Union Station www.laosintown.com

FANCY RADISH VEGAN. Lauded Philadelphia chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby of Vedge bringing their skills to D.C. in creative dishes like pastrami-spiced carrots, “blt” toast. 600 H St. NE, 202.675.8341 www.fancy radishdc.com

LE GRENIER FRENCH. Homey, yet romantic bi-level bistro with an antique attic setting. Classic fare elegantly presented: beef Bourguignon,

snails in parsley-garlic butter, duck breast, salads, cheeses, desserts. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 502 H St. NE, 202.544.4999 www. legrenierdc.com MASSERIA ITALIAN. A glam patio with granite fire pits leading into Nicholas Stefanelli’s Michelinstarred ode to Italy’s Puglia region. Set-price menu of elegantly prepared seasonal dishes in four, five or six courses. Check website for latest prices. No sneakers/ sportswear. D (Tu-Sa). 1340 4th St. NE, 202.608.1330 Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U www.masseria-dc.com ST. ANSELM STEAKHOUSE. From restaurateur Stephen Starr, rustic, handsome spot for stick-toyour-ribs cooking by Marjorie Meek-Bradley (“Top Chef”). D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1250 5th St. NE, 202.864.2199 Metro: NoMaGallaudet U www.stanselm dc.com

Northwest CALL YOUR MOTHER DELI. Self-proclaimed “Jewish” deli for house-made bagels, pastrami sandwiches, even “Jewish” tacos with brisket. Coffee, kombucha, cocktails, Yoo-hoo. B, L (daily). 3301 Georgia Ave. NW, No phone www.callyour motherdeli.com ELLE AMERICAN. Brad Deboy helming lovely digs for counter service eats during the day and a fullscale restaurant at night. Baked goods (on-site Paisley Fig bakery), plus eclectic menu ( kimchi toast, corn cacio e pepe, et. al.)

B, L (daily), D (W-M). 3221 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, 202.652.0040 www.eatat elle.com QUEEN’S ENGLISH CONTEMPORARY CHINESE. NYC transplants Henji Cheung and Sarah Thompson’s glam ode to Cheung’s Hong Kong childhood, with modern spins on classics.

Hand-cut squid-ink noodles, duck leg with charred scallions and bean sprouts. Wine, beer, cocktails. D (Tu-Sa). 3410 11th St.

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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 boys like” (bacon-washed rye and blended scotch whiskey). Hours vary by location.

1624 Q St. NW, 202.462.4265 Metro: Dupont Circle www. hanksoyster bar.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

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1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.289.3515 Metro: Federal Triangle www.sushinakazawa. com/washington-dc

NW, No phone Metro: Columbia Heights www.queensenglishdc. com

Penn Quarter/ Chinatown CARVING ROOM AMERICAN From-scratch sandwiches (roast lamb, pastrami), burgers (steak and egg, “Morrockin Marinara”).

Beer, cocktails. L, D (daily).

300 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.525.2116 www.carving room.com DB KITCHEN AND BAR. AMERICAN. accents on housecured 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

DINING

FIG & OLIVE MEDITERANNEAN. California cool meets the South of France at chic CityCenterDC. Two-story space (plus two bars)

serving dishes like crostini, housemade pasta, grilled scallop bouillabaisse, whole branzino, beef carpaccio. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 934 Palmer Alley NW, 202.559.5004 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown www.figand olive.com

for dry-spiced chicken, garlic noodles, curried red beets. L (MF), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1090 I St. NW, 202.602.1832 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown ccdc.momofuku.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

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.all purposedc.com

JALEO SPANISH. Tapas (60 hot and cold) and paella by José Andrés and team in vibrantly decorated spot. Spanish wines, sherries.

Multiple locationsL, D (daily).

480 7th St. NW, 202.628.7949 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial www.jaleo.com MOMOFUKU ASIAN. Prize-winning chef David Chang’s popular NYC spot

Wine, Charcuterie, Cheese and Raw Bar 1222 9th Street, NW • 202-450-1015 www.thedabney.com

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BEAU THAI THAI. Washington City Paper’s “Best Thai Restaurant,” serving up authentic fare (crab fried rice, housemade panang curry with pork and white jasmine rice, beef pad Thai). Full bar with craft cocktails. L, D (daily). 1550 7th St. NW, 202.536.5636 Metro: Shaw-Howard U www.beauthaidc.com

Mediterranean Lunch Counter & Market 1314-1/2 9th Street, NW www.greenalmondpantry.com

KOREAN BARBECUE 1921 8th Street, NW #115 (202) 525-4167 www.gogiyogi.com

“Delivers inspired cuisine to a devoted following” —Michelin Guide

1015 7TH STREET, NW 202-737-7700 | WWW.KINSHIPDC.COM

GREEK FAMILY RECIPES & MORE 2017 11th Street, NW (202) 265 3118 www.greekspotdc.com

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—Washington Post

1207 9th Street, NW • 202-847-0122 www.unconventionaldiner.com

CHARCOAL TOWN SHAWARMA MIDDLE EASTERN. Smoky chicken and steak in various preparations (shawarma, kabobs, sandwiches), plus falafel, salads, desserts. Whole and half chickens available. L, D (daily).

2019 11th St. NW, 202.232.2330 Metro: U St-Cardozo www. charcoaltown.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.chercherrestaurant.com ESTUARY AMERICAN. Top toque brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio’s ode to the Chesapeake inside the swanky Conrad Hotel. Reimagined dishes like ramen with Atlantic cod, Maryland crab roll with crispy crustacean-shaped chips. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 950 New York Ave. NW, 202.844.5895 www. estuary dc.com GOGI YOGI KOREAN BBQ. Tabletop grills (two or more people) for cooking meats with all the fixings, plus traditional-inspired soups, appetizers. Makgeolli and soju cocktails (somaek “towers”).

Reservations (groups of four or more) online; walk-ins accepted.

L, D (daily). 1921 8th St. NW, 202.525.4167 Metro: ShawHoward U www.gogiyogi.com GREEN ALMOND PANTRY AMERICAN. Small, yet cozy lunch counter (only eight stools) serving up changing menu of simple, yet-tasty dishes. Salads, eggplant confit sandwich, plus prepared dishes to take away. L & Market (Tu-Sa). 1314 9th St. NW, No phone www.greenalmondpantry.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

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RED TOQUE CAFE INDIAN. Casual corner grill for samosas, Mediterranean appetizers, kabobs (chicken, beef and lamb), biryani specials, baklava and mango lassi. Wi-Fi. Also Georgetown location with sandwiches and coffee. D (daily).

1701 Sixth St. NW, 202.588.5516 www.redtoque cafe.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 (Sa-Su). 1331 4th St. SE, 202.313.7007 Metro: Navy Yard www.restaurant chloe.com

KALIWA ASIAN. Chef Cathal Armstrong’s outpost at The Wharf 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. L, D (daily).

The Wharf, 751 Wharf St. SW, 202.516.4739 Metro: Waterfront www.kaliwadc.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, baby octopus, housemade pastas. Smallbatch and sparkling wines, excellent cocktails. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.0660 www.osteria morini.com

ARTS Bars & Lounges BARMINI Adjoining his experimental Minibar, celeb chef José Andrés’ sleek cocktail bar offering 100plus original creations and fresh

takes on classics. Reservations recommended. Tu-Sa from 5:30 pm. 501 9th St. NW, 202.393.4451 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown www. minibarby joseandres.com

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

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

THE G.O.A.T. Sprawling 10,000 square feet space with more than 50 HD TVs, three 12-foot-tall TV walls, plus arcade games (“World’s Largest Pac-Man,” Skee-Ball).

Full bar, menu (burgers, salads, sandwiches). Open daily. 3028 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 703.528.8888 Metro: Clarendon www.thegoatva.com

CHURCH HALL Bi-level lounge-meets-beer hall space with industrial accents and big-screens for steins and Belgian fare. From the bar: Draft beers and cocktails, slushies.

From the kitchen: Burgers, steak salad, tacos. Daily specials. Open daily. 1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.847.0953 www.churchhall dc.com

HANUMANH Bar-forward, mural-painted spot dishing up Laotian sour pork jowl salad with toasted rice, red crab curry with banana blossoms. Cocktails by Barmini’s Al Thompson. D (W-M). 1604 Seventh St. NW, No phone www.hanumanh.com

COLUMBIA ROOM Acclaimed cocktail bar with Tasting Room (four-course menu by reservation); Spirits

MAXWELL PARK Wine guru Brent Kroll looking out for the “adventurous imbiber” with more than 50 wines by the glass, stored in high-tech

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Groups call (202) 416-8400.

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DEL MAR SEAFOOD. James Beard Award-winner Fabio Trabocchi’s Spanish coastal cuisine. Wideranging menu, 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, 02.525.1402 Metro: Waterfront www.del mardc.com

OFFICINA ITALIAN. Lauded chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s glitzy all-day cafe, trattoria and marketplace at The Wharf. Salumi, hand-made pastas, dry-aged rib eye, panini.

Extensive wine, spirits list. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 1120 Maine Ave. SW, 202.747.5222 www. officinadc.com

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(daily). 1015 Seventh St. NW, 202.737.7700 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq www.kinshipdc.com

temperature-controlled environments. Charcuterie plus smoked trout pate, burrata. Open daily.

1336 Ninth St. NW, 202.792.9522 www.maxwell parkdc.com

Symphony Orchestra. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor www.strathmore. org

MORRIS Whimsical bar from lauded cocktail crew (Sheppard, minibar) with focused beer/wine offerings, plus extensive whiskey list. Inventive cocktails like “Caipirita” adding tequila to the Brazilian classic, “Old Pepper” with hot sauce. Open daily. 1020 7th St. NW, 202.962.0400 www. morrisbardc.com

Music Clubs

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

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WHISKEY CHARLIE Rooftop of the Canopy hotel serving up cocktails and bites in an upscale setting (indoor lounge, plus outdoor deck) with waterfront views. Open daily. 975 7th St. SW, 202.488.2500 www. whiskeycharliewharf.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 Pl-Chinatown www. capitalonearena.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

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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 bigname rock/pop and indie stars.

State-of-the-art sound system, multilevel tiers, bars. 901 Wharf St. SW, 202.888.0020 Metro: Waterfront www.the anthemdc.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 St-Cardozo 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 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 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

Theater & Dance ARENA STAGE Classic and contemporary productions in glass complex by the water. Catwalk Cafe features dishes inspired by current shows.

1101 6th St. SW, 202.554.9066 Metro: Waterfront www.arenastage.org FOLGER THEATRE At Folger Shakespeare Library (with the largest collection of Shakespeariana in the world), 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).

Active theater for works exploring the American experience.

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 with free shows. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle to/ from venue) www.kennedycenter.org NATIONAL THEATRE Landmark playhouse opened in 1835, now presenting touring Broadway shows, musicals.

1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.6161 Metro: Metro Center www.thenationaldc. com SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY Regional Theatre Tony Award winner with two downtown stages for the Bard and other playwrights drawing big-name guest stars like Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown www.shakespeare theatre.org

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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 In the Logan Circle arts zone, four stages for cutting-edge plays, revivals and performance art. 1501 14th St. NW, 202.332.3300 Metro: Dupont Circle (five blocks) www.studio theatre.org

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. www.visit alexandriava.com ARLINGTON, VA. West of the Potomac, the county encompassing Arlington National Cemetery plus bustling neighborhoods Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Shirlington, Crystal City and Pentagon City.

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

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. 202.298.9222 www. georgetowndc.com 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 new streetcar. www.hstreet.org NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. On the Potomac River, a 300-acre “new town” with luxe lodging, an MGM casino, eateries, shops and festivals, plus The Capital Wheel with views from 180 feet up. 877.628.5427

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.

202.265.7429 Metro: Shaw/ Howard U or Mt. Vernon Sq www.shawmainstreets.org 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.

WATERFRONT On the Southeast Waterfront, the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Yards Park and the MLB Nationals Park; on the Southwest Waterfront (undergoing construction), dinner cruises, top restaurants, bars, concert halls and Arena Stage.

Tours & Transport ALEXANDRIA COLONIAL TOURS Costumed guides leading by lantern light and revealing ghost stories, legends and lore (ages 9 and older) around historic Old Town. Departs from Visitors Center. Check website for types/ times. $15, children $10. Departs from 221 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.519.1749 www.alexcolonialtours.com 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 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.bikeand rolldc.com CAPITAL BIKESHARE Wheels for rent at 400-plus stations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Pick up at one station and return to any other. Single trip $2. Memberships for as short as 24 hours ($8) and three days ($17). First 30 minutes free, then ride time fees apply. 24/7, 365 days a year. 877.430.2453 www. capitalbikeshare.com CARPE DC FOOD TOURS Walking tours featuring restaurants in the historic and trendy U Street/Shaw neighborhoods, plus cultural and historic points of interest. Also, private and drinking tours. $55-$89. Check schedule online. 888.697.2693 www.carpedc foodtours.com CITY SIGHTS DC Along five routes, hop-on, hopoff tours (day and night) on double-decker buses with open tops.

Narration offered in 11 languages. Prices vary by tour (discounts online). 202.650.5444 www. citysights dc.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 six 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 Three-and-a-half-hour food-focused tours of neighborhoods in D.C. (Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Eastern Market, Georgetown, Little Ethiopia, U St.) plus Old Town Alexandria. Sat.-Sun. $30-$65.

800.979.3370 www.dcmetro foodtours.com DC WATER TAXI Narrated tours on covered boats along the Potomac River with views of iconic sites. Betweem Georgetown’s Washington Harbour and the National Mall/West Potomac Park, near Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. $25, children (under 3 years) $12. Email contact@dc-cruises. com. Depart from Washington Harbour, 3100 K St. NW www. dc-watertaxi.com FIAT LUXE TOURS Offering customizable luxury tours of D.C., from private strolls in Georgetown to van tours of the National Mall. Also provides team building scavenger hunts.

202.922.0028 www.fiatluxetours.com

older. $25. 202.596.6077 www. nightlyspirits.com OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS Hop-on, hop-off narrated tours passing 100 sites on two loops (National Mall-downtown, Arlington National Cemetery) with 25 stops. Also two-day passes and Monuments by Moonlight tour. Prices vary. 844.356.2603 www.trolley tours.com POTOMAC RIVERBOAT COMPANY Water taxi servicing Alexandria, Virginia; National Harbor, Maryland; Georgetown; and The Wharf, plus Nationals Park, sightseeing, canine cruises. Private charters. See routes/rates/locations online.

877.511.2628 www.potomac riverboat.com WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY D.C.’s Metrorail and Metrobus transit services. Use the smartphone app or the website’s “Trip Planner” for train/bus times and prices. Metrorail fares range from $2 to $6 depending on distance and time. Rechargeable SmarTrip card costs $2. Check website for up-to-date schedules.

202.637.7000 www.wmata.com WATSON ADVENTURES Themed scavenger hunts at Smithsonian museums and other major sites like the National Gallery of Art. $17-$23.

877.946.4868 www.watson adventures.com ZOHERY TOURS Bus tours (daily Grand Tour of D.C., 40-plus sites) and Washington After Dark. $49, children $39. Private tours and transportation services also available. Departs from Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, 202.554.4200 800.240.5521Metro: Union Station www.zohery.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

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WOODLEY PARK Cafes, restaurants, shops, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Art Deco-era Uptown Theater along Connecticut Avenue from Calvert Street to Cleveland Park. 202.966.5400

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THINGS TO DO (AND NOT TO DO) Here are some great WhereTraveler tips from our editors on how to navigate DC like a pro.

DON’T TRY TO DO IT ALL AT ONCE.

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. SERIOUSLY.

D.C. has a bounty of museums both on and off the National Mall, and you could drive yourself crazy trying to take in everything. You need to have a plan. Even in the larger museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History, you need to target specific exhibits, or you risk spending all your time in one place.

No matter how much you use the city’s excellent transit or bikeshare systems, you’ll probably end up doing plenty of walking.

Monuments are a lot farther apart on the ground than they look on maps. Even individual museums, especially the Smithsonians, cover big chunks of territory.

DON’T SKIP THE MALL AT NIGHT As dusk sets on the nation’s capital, its famous white-marble monuments glow in the fading light. It will be one of your most memorable moments, guaranteed, to take in the majesty and beauty of the National Mall at night. You can join a guided tour or head out on your own.

DON’T TRY TO WING IT TO THE WHITE HOUSE If you want to visit the White House, don’t think you can just show up and they’ll let you in. You need to plan ahead. At least 21 days in advance, you must contact your Congressperson to schedule a tour.

If you don’t score a tour, the next best thing to do is stop by the White House Visitor Center.

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BE PREPARED FOR SECURITY CHECKS. All of the major museums we visited had airport-style security checks, including metal detectors and bag checks. Factor wait times into your planning, and go to your must-see sights early in the day. Also check websites in advance: Some popular museums offer timed tickets or tours for a nominal fee. Take a tote or cinch sack to corral your belongings

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