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                                   JANUARY 2019

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                                                                                         02 EDITOR‘S NOTE
                                                                                         32 THE FIX
                                                                                                                                            January
                                                                                                                                             Where Washington, D.C.

                                                                                         04 TOP 5
                                                                                         What’s trending now, from ice
                                                                                         skating rinks for gliding to game
                                                                                         centers and bars for indoor fun

                                                                                         06 CALENDAR
                                                                                         This month’s must-sees,
                                                                                         including a timely play, Martin
                                                                                         Luther King Jr. celebrations and
                                                                                         crafting at the Postal Museum

                                                                                         08 INSIDER
                                                                                         Top picks for art exhibitions
                                                                                         painting the town this month

                                                                                         09 IN THE ’HOOD
                                                                                         Foggy Bottom: What to eat, see,
                                                                                         buy and do in this bustling enclave

                                                                                         10 GETTIN’ SCHOOLED
                                                                                         How do D.C. workaholics spend
                                                                                         their downtime? Learning new
                                                                                         skills, of course.

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         January 2019                                                                                             WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Happy New Year! As we usher in 2019, many of                                                          GROUP EDITOR Anne Kim-Dannibale
                                                                                                        ASSISTANT EDITOR Emily Sisco
us will make resolutions, vowing to exercise more                                                        ART DIRECTOR Dusty Martin
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                                                                                                                 CIRCUL ATION
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JANUARY 2019

                WASHINGTON D.C.

                            1

                      Glide Along
                Ice rinks all over the city,
                 including at The Wharf
               (pictured), set picturesque
                  backdrops for skating.

                            2

                        Me Time
               The harried welcome the
               New Year at bliss-infused
                time-out zones such as
               spas, meditation centers
                    and float tubs.

                            3

                       Hot Stuff
                 Brisk winter weather
                offers plenty of reasons
                to stop inside for liquid
               sustenance that warm the
                   body and the soul.

                            4

                       Snowed In
               This month, heading outside
                could mean greeting a city
                blanketed in white, making
                for peaceful walks among

                                               COURTESY HOFFMAN-MADISON WATERFRONT
                     the monuments.

                            5

                      Indoor Fun
               Too cold for ya? Sheltered
                 diversions in escape
               rooms, arcades and even
                bars with miniature golf
               courses promise hours of
                   cozy good times.
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IN JANUARY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stephen A. Geppi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Comics Collection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           All month
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Select artifacts from the col-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   lector’s million-dollar trove go
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    on display. Free. www.loc.gov

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          “The Play That
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Goes Wrong”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Through Jan. 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The London hit crosses the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   pond with its trademark she-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      nanigans. Tickets vary.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    www.kennedy-center.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apothecary Museum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Saturdays
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Extended tours offer in-depth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   looks at George Washington’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          pharmacy. $10.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.alexandriava.gov/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Apothecary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wale & Friends
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New Year’s Day Show
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Jan. 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The D.C. native and a varied
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   list of costars welcome 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      in hip-hop style. $39.50.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wine & Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Jan. 10
                                                                                                          (FROM TOP) ©JON BERKELEY; ©DAVE NEWMAN/FLICKR, CREATIVE COMMONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Put your own stamp on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jan. 4                                                   Jan. 14-20                        a craft while sipping com-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     plimentary wine and beer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Justin Timberlake                          Restaurant Week                                    $11.50. www.postal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     museum.si.edu/education
                                     January at a Glance                                                                                                                                                                  The singer returns to the stage with a   Food lovers get a taste of the capital city’s
Jan. 18-Feb. 24                                                                                                                                                             (FROM TOP) ©RYAN MCGINLEY; ©TRIOCEAN/ISTOCK   world tour promoting his first album in    sizzling culinary scene with discounts at
                                                               Jan. 21                                                                                                                                                    five years, “The Man in the Woods.”       hundreds of participating top spots. Check          Terence Blanchard
“Kleptocracy”                                                  Martin Luther                                                                                                                                              This time, Timberlake veers from his     website for list and updated prices. ramw.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       & The E-Collective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Jan. 10-13
Kenneth Lin (“House of Cards”) spins                                                                                                                                                                                      pop/R&B roots to dabble in country                   org/restaurantweek                   The Grammy Award-winning
a timely tale in this thinking man’s                           King Jr.                                                                                                                                                   and folk, but don’t expect a sedate                                                      trumpeter serenades at D.C’s
drama about the collapse of the Soviet                         This lively celebration honors the Civil                                                                                                                   show. The entertainer GQ Magazine                                                          legendary blues club. $40-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $45. www.bluesalleylive.com
Union, the rise of oligarchs and a young                       Rights leader with music, discussions                                                                                                                      proclaimed “one of the greatest live
Vladimir Putin making his way to power.                        and more. Free (tickets required).                                                                                                                         performers of all time” brings woodsy
Prices/times vary. Arena Stage, 1101 6th                       3 pm. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman                                                                                                                           backdrops but also the show-stopping                                                         The Stories Behind
St. SW, 202.554.0966, arenastage.org                           Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5108,                                                                                                                      glitz and special effects—not to men-                                                        Harry Potter’s Magic
                                                               strathmore.org                                                                                                                                             tion dance moves—he’s known for.                                                                   Jan. 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Curators reveal the real-world
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tickets vary. Capital One Arena, 601                                                     roots at the heart of J.K. Row-
       For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/washington-dc/local-events                                                                                                                                  F St. NW, 202.628.3200, capitalone                                                           ling’s books. $15-$35.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          arena.viewlift.com                                                                       www.smithsonianassociates.org

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BUILD 4), 2013, MIXED MEDIA. VIEW OF AN INSTALLATION TEST AT A HANGAR IN NEVADA. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST; METRO PICTURES, NEW YORK; ALTMAN SIEGEL, SAN FRANCISCO. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND NEVADA
                                                                                                                  (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) GORDON PARKS SELF-PORTRAIT, 1941 GELATIN SILVER PRINT SHEET: 50.8 X 40.64 CM (20X16 IN.) PRIVATE COLLECTION; TREVOR PAGLEN, PROTOTYPE FOR A NONFUNCTIONAL SATELLITE (DESIGN 4;
                                                                                        Catch these                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                FIND THE BEST IN FOGGY BOTTOM, ONE BLOCK AT A TIME

                                                                                                                  MUSEUM OF ART. © AND PHOTO BY TREVOR PAGLEN; SÁMI/FINLAND, OUTI PIESKI, CROSSING PATHS, 2014, WOOD AND THREADS, COURTESY OF THE ARTIST; FOLDHAUS, SHRUMEN LUMEN, 2016 PHOTO BY RENE SMITH
                                                                                       shows before
                                                                                         they go.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This bustling                                                                           College students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                neighborhood bordering                                                                  from nearby George
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Georgetown offers top-                                                                  Washington University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                quality tastes, from Blue                                                               mix with an international
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Duck Tavern’s Michelin-                                                                 crowd from the IMF and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                starred classic American,                                                               the World Bank at watering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                to El Chalan’s longtime                                                                 holes like Froggy Bottom.
                                                                                          Closes Jan. 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Peruvian, Kaz Sushi’s                                                                   Inside the new micro Hive
                                                                                      “Trevor Paglen: Sites

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) ©WILLIAM ATKINS/THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY; ©NANCY BRATTON; ©SCOTT SUCHMAN; ©NIGHTANDDAYIMAGES/ISTOCK
                                                                                    Unseen” at Smithsonian                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      pristine raw fish and                                                                   Hotel, Hive Bar pours craft
                                                                                     American Art Museum                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Marcel’s white-tablecloth                                                               cocktails using local spirits,
                                                                                    explores landscapes us-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     haute cuisine by star chef                                                              while the Watergate’s Next
                                                                                    ing technology. 8th and F                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Robert Wiedmaier.                                                                       Whisky Bar shows off a
                                                                                    streets NW, 202.633.7970
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Blue Duck Tavern 1201                                                                 vast collection of ryes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                24th St. NW, 202.419.6755                                                                Froggy Bottom Pub
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 El Chalan 1924 I St. NW,                                                              2021 K St. NW, 202.338.3000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                202.293.2765                                                                             The Hive Bar 2224 F St.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Kaz Sushi 1915 I St. NW,                                                              NW, 202.849.8499
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                202.530.5500                                                                             The Next Whisky Bar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Marcel’s                                                                              2650 Virginia Ave. NW,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,                                                              844.617.1972
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                202.296.1166
                                                                                         Closes Jan. 13
                                                                                      “Nordic Impressions”
                                                                                        at The Phillips Col-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The National Academy of
                                                                                      lection highlights the
                                                                                      region’s varied artists                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   This enclave may not be                                                                 Sciences pays tribute to
                                                                                      from traditionalists to                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a shopper’s paradise, but                                                               Albert Einstein with Robert
                                                                                     cutting-edge videogra-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     those itching to spend score                                                            Berks’s larger-than-life
                                                                                    phers. 1600 21st St. NW,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                at spots, like the AIA Store,                                                           statue. A few blocks away,
                                                                                           202.387.2151
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                where they find beautiful                                                               the living memorial to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                architecture books and                                                                  John F. Kennedy produces
                                           ART                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  design-forward home                                                                     top shows (many free) and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                decor. Tucked inside the                                                                offers sweeping river views

             EXHIBITIONISTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Department of the Interior,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                the Indian Craft Shop stocks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                handmade treasures by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        from the terrace. On the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        GWU campus, the Textile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Museum preserves 20,000
                                 Fresh views at the museum                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      established and emerging                                                                cloth artifacts spanning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Native American artisans.                                                               five millennia across five
ART LOVERS COULD SPEND weeks exploring D.C.’s many museums—several                       Closes Jan. 21                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tip: Bring I.D. to gain entry                                                           continents.
of which are free. Among them, the National Gallery of Art holds one of the          “No Spectators: The Art                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    into the building.                                                                       Albert Einstein
                                                                                     of Burning Man” at the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AIA Store 1735 New                                                                    Memorial 2101
country’s most impressive collections. A recent renovation added light-filled gal-    Renwick Gallery brings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                York Ave. NW, 202.626.7475                                                              Constitution Ave. NW
leries for Alexander Calder’s whimsical mobiles and a roof deck holding sculp-       the boho fest’s artwork
                                                                                      to D.C. Pennsylvania                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Indian Craft Shop 1849                                                                 The Kennedy Center
tures like Katharina Fritsch’s electric-blue “Hahn/Cock” rooster. Through              Ave. at 17th St. NW,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     C St. NW, 202.208.4056                                                                  2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600
Feb. 18, “Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950” zooms in on                   202.633.7970                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The Textile Museum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        701 21st St. NW, 202.994.5200
the self-taught photographer’s formative years with 150 artifacts and pro pics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Clockwise from top) The Textile
                                                                                    For more great places to                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            For more things to do in
from high-fashion shots to glimpses of everyday life right here in the nation’s      see art in the city, visit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Museum; the AIA Store; The                                                              D.C.’s Foggy Bottom, go to
capital. Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd and 9th streets, 202.737.4215, nga.gov       wheretraveler.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kennedy Center; The Hive Bar                                                            wheretraveler.com

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Gettin’
                                                                                                                                                                                                              AN OLD SAYING GOES that high school class presidents move to New York City and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              valedictorians come to Washington, D.C. Blame the latter city’s wonky, know-it-all na-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ture (plus big-name colleges like Georgetown and Howard): “People here are lifelong
                                                                                                                                                                                                              learners,” says Candace Cowan, a longtime Washingtonian, who, with her husband
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Rod, does what many locals do, heads back to class at night and on weekends.

                                Schooled                                                                                                                                                                      TIME FOR CLASS
                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Cowans are devotees of the Smithson-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ian Resident Associates (smithsonianas-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              drinking or going to a bar. This is nice,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              because people hang out, learn some-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              thing and often leave with a souvenir.”
                                      How do D.C. workaholics                                                                                                                                                 sociates.org), which offers 750 learning        This month’s lineup includes a terrarium-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              sessions a year. These range from lectures      making class January 9, a how-to arrange
                                        spend their downtime?
                                                                                                                                                                                                              by celebs like Oprah to courses on topics       flowers session January 13 and a plant care
                                 Learning new skills, of course.                                                                                                                                              from brain science and neon light-sculp-        course January 15; check the website for
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ture making. But the Smithsonian isn’t the      other off-site instruction like champagne
                                                 By Jennifer Barger                                                                                                                                           only place offering quick hits of personal      tastings at local bars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              enrichment. Multiple cooking schools               Increasingly food-centric Washing-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              and crafty workshops, many with single          ton also serves up plenty of classes. Not
                                                                                                                                                                                                              sessions lasting just a few hours, mean you     far from the White House, CulinAerie
                                                                                                                                                                                                              can go home knowing a bit more about            (1131 14th St. NW, culinaerie.com) fills its

                                                                                               (TOP AND BOTTOM) COURTESY SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES; ©MIKE HANEY; (OPPOSITE PAGE) COURTESY THE LEMON COLLECTIVE
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Japanese sushi rolling, Civil War history or    sparkling kitchen-cum-classroom with
                                                                                                                                                                                                              flower arranging.                               spatulas-on how-tos nearly daily. “You ex-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 “We’ve done programs on listening to         perience what you’re going to do, and then
                                                                                                                                                                                                              jazz, hikes through Rock Creek Park and         you have to do it,” says local Kate Byrne,
                                                                                                                                                                                                              a lot of science courses at the Smithson-       who has taken nine classes here over the
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ian,” says Candace Cowan. “You get such         last few years. “The first time I did it, I burnt
                                                                                                                                                                                                              interesting people.” Some courses take          rice; but I moved on to doing lamb shank.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              place in the Ripley Center, a complex of        They make it fun, the chefs chat with you,
                                                                                                                                                                                                              classrooms and lecture halls underneath         and there’s great music.” Plus, you get to
                                                                                                                                                                                                              the Smithsonian Castle on the National          chow down on what you prepare, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mall; others branch out into local parks and    there’s usually free-flowing wine or beer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              restaurants. This month, you could sample       This month, wannabe Giadas and Gordons
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Chesapeake cuisine and hear about how to        learn to make puff pastry January 12 or a
                                                                                                                                                                                                              make it January 8 with Baltimore chef John      New Orleans-style brunch January 20—
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Shields, attend an all-day Fair Isle knitting   yes, there will be beignets at the latter.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              workshop January 19 or take in a lecture           Commercial kitchen/business incubator
                                                                                                                                                                                                              on Martin Luther King Jr.’s political legacy    Mess Hall (703 Edgewood St. NE, messhall-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              January 23.                                     dc.com) also hosts frequent culinary events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Across town in the hip, up-and-coming        in its urban barn-like digs (think polished
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Petworth neighborhood, The Lemon                cement floors and rustic wood doors). “So
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Collective rolls out an eclectic array of       many people are pining to do things them-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              hands-on workshops on the snug second           selves, and this fills that need,” says owner
                                                                                                                                                                                                              floor of stylish new flower and plant           Al Goldberg. “We think it has a ripple effect
                                                                                                                                                                                                              shop She Loves Me (808 Upshur St. NW,           on localism, too.” Upcoming offerings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              thelemoncollective.com). Small groups           include a pig-butchering demo and dinner
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              gather for know-how on crafting flower          called “Some Disassembly Required” Janu-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BRAIN BOOSTERS
                                                                                                                                                                                                              crowns, reading tarot cards or doing indigo     ary 23. Yes, the porker is already dead; no,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (Top and bottom) Smithso-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              dyeing. “There’s nothing magical about the      students don’t actually get to wield knives,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  nian Associates lecture and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              formula,” says co-founder (and proprietor       but they do get to watch a local butcher            hands-on class; (Center)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              of the flower shop) Holley Simmons. “There      doing it up close. The knives are ”sharp            Mess Hall butchering;
                                                                                                                                                                                                              aren’t that many evening opportunities for      enough to take down a person,” says Gold-           (Opposite) The Lemon Col-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              adults to come together that don’t involve      berg. “It’d be too dangerous!”                      lective terrarium making

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                                                                                                                                                                                            SE ARCH THE CIT Y / For more listings, see wheretraveler.com/washington-dc                     Shop
                                                                                                                                                                       BOOKS                              CRAFTS &                          HOME DECOR & GIFTS                 Place NW, 202.455.5314 Metro:
                                                                                                                                                                       KRAMERBOOKS &                      COLLECTIBLES                      HOME RULE                          Dupont Circle (South)
                                                                                                                                                                       AFTERWORDS CAFE                    THE INDIAN CRAFT SHOP             Tiny but expertly curated den
                                                                                                                                                                       Newly expanded indie               At Department of the              of kitchen and bath gear in        KIDS
                                                                                                                                                                       bookstore with full-service        Interior since 1938, outlet for   bright hues. Essentials and        LABYRINTH
                                                                                                                                                                       restaurant and bar since 1976.     American Indian artists to        fun accessories. M-Sa 11 am-       Capitol Hill store stocking
                                                                                                                                                                       Events, live music, patio. Su-Th   market their crafts. Basketry,    7 pm, Su noon-5:30 pm. 1807        games from classics (Chutes
                                                                                                                                                                       7:30 am-1 am, F-Sa till 3 am.      weavings, carvings, kachinas,     14th St. NW, 202.797.5544          & Ladders, Monopoly) to
                                                                                                                                                                       1517 Connecticut Ave. NW,          beadwork plus outdoor sculp-                                         role-playing and expansion
       Shop            SE ARCH THE CIT Y / For more listings, see wheretraveler.com/washington-dc                                                                      202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont
                                                                                                                                                                       Circle (North)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          ture garden. Present ID to
                                                                                                                                                                                                          enter building. M-F 8:30 am-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ASSOCIATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (Catan). Puzzles, Pokemon,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               STEM. Dedicated area for
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4:30 pm and the third Sa of       Books, Christmas ornaments,        younger kids. In-store events
                                                                               Salt & Sundry                                                                           POLITICS AND PROSE                 each month 10 am-4 pm. 1849       jewelry and items inspired         like tournaments (Magic the
                                                                                                                                                                       Since 1984, niche selections       C St. NW, 202.208.4056            by the history of the White        Gathering), monthly kids’
                                                                               Opened in 2012 in order to share owner Amanda                                           and popular book signings.                                           House. Hours vary by lo-           night out (games, pizza). Tu,
                                                                               McClements’ love of cooking, entertainment                                              In-store OPUS book machine         LOOPED YARN WORKS                 cation. 1450 Pennsylvania          Th-F 10 am-10 pm; W 10 am-
                                                                                                                                                                       prints and binds books for au-     Well-organized home-like          Ave. NW, 202.208.7031 Metro:       9 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm; Su 10 am-
                                                                               and design, this “urban bohemian” boutique                                              thors in minutes. Coffee shop      shop encouraging in-store         Federal Triangle; 1610 H St. NW,   6 pm. 645 Pennsylvania Ave.
                                                                                                                                                                       downstairs (daily from 8 am).      knitting. More than 30 brands     202.218.4337 Metro: Farragut       SE, 202.544.1059 Metro: Eastern
                                                                               stocks dinnerware, linens and vintage finds, plus
                                                                                                                                                                       M-Sa 9 am-10 pm, Su 10 am-         of yarns, patterns, and nee-      North or Farragut West             Market
                                                                               small-batch foods and craft cocktail ingredients,                                       8 pm. 5015 Connecticut Ave.        dles and notions. Weekly
                                                                                                                                                                       NW, 202.364.1919                   classes and events. Hours         JEWELRY                            LITTLE BIRDIES BOUTIQUE
                                                                               all from independent makers and designers.                                                                                 vary. Check website for latest.   LENKERSDORFER                      High-end children’s clothing
                                                                               McClements also gets help from family, with                                                                                1732 Connecticut Ave. NW,         Sister store to Liljenquist        store for newborns to size
                                                                                                                                                                                                          202.714.5667 Metro: Dupont        & Beckstead since 1993.            14, plus organic products,
                                                                               dad crafting one-of-a-kind tables out of local                                                                             Circle (North)                    Fine wristwatches by Patek         gifts, fine art and bedroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Philippe, Breitling, Cartier,      decor. Brands including Bella
                                                                               and salvaged wood for clients. Multiple locations,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panerai as well as fine jewelry    Bliss, Candy Lab, Milkbarn
                                                                               shopsaltandsundry.com                                                                                                                                        from Roberto Coin, Chopard,        Kids, Young Versace and local
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bulgari. Skilled technicians for   designers. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            repairs. M-Th 10 am-9 pm, F-Sa     Su noon-5 pm. 1526 Wisconsin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10 am-9:30 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm.      Ave. NW, 202.333.1059
SHOPPING CENTERS                     7 pm 1961 Chain Bridge Road,       pants, etc. By appointment.       2nd floor, 202.667.1122 Metro:                                                                                                    1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons
CITYCENTERDC                         Tysons Corner, Va., 703.893.9400   1875 Connecticut Ave. NW,         Dupont Circle (North)                                                                                                             Corner, Va., 703.506.6712 Metro:   SPECIALTY
Luxury complex for coveted           Metro: Tysons Corner               10th floor, 202.733.1913                                                                                                                                            Tysons Corner                      MAKETTO
labels including Hermes,                                                                                  VIOLET                                                                                                                                                               Communal marketplace
Louis Vuitton, Dior, Vince,          TYSONS GALLERIA                    APPAREL-MEN &                     Hip shop for on-trend looks                                                                                                       LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD            mixing retail, dining and
plus restaurants Daniel              Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks        WOMEN                             at affordable prices. Personal                                                                                                    Since 1979 watches by Bulgari,     coffee in a sleek setting
Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen and            Fifth Avenue plus 100 other        BILLY REID                        styling available. M-Sa 10 am-                                                                                                    Cartier, Rolex, Chopard.           with outdoor seating.
Bar, Momofuku, Centrolina            upscale shops (Chanel, Gucci,      Renowned designer’s collec-       8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 1924 8th                                                                                                     Bell & Ross timepieces “de-        Menswear (Rains, Taikan) and
and Fig & Olive. Tesla dealer-       Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors)       tion of rugged button-ups,        St. NW, Suite 115, 202.621.9225                                                                                                   signed for professionals,”         accessories. James Beard
ship. Hours vary. 10th St. NW        in addition to restaurants         derby-ready suits, K distressed   Metro: U Street-Cardozo                                                                                                           Tacori diamond rings and           Award-nominee Erik Bruner-
(Between H and I), 202.289.9000      (Legal Sea Foods) and Isabella     leather handbags. M-Th 11 am-                                                                                                                                       David Yurman bracelets.            Yang overseeing a menu
Metro: Metro Center or Gallery       Eatery upscale food court          7 pm, F-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su         BEAUTY                                                                                                                            Hours vary by location.            of Cambodian/Taiwanese
Pl-Chinatown                         (third floor). M-Sa 10 am-9 pm,    noon-6 pm. 3211 M St. NW,         BELLACARA                                                                                                                         Tysons Galleria (watch store),     street food (steamed pork
                                     Su noon-6 pm. Exit I-495 at        202.499.6765                      Angela Sitilides’ spot for                                                                                                        2001 International Drive,          bao, Taiwanese fried chicken).
FASHION CENTRE                       46A. 2001 International Drive,                                       luxury skincare, beauty and                                                                                                       McLean, Va., 703.448.6731;         Frenchie’s desserts, Vigilante
AT PENTAGON CITY                     McLean, Va., 703.827.7730          PROPER TOPPER                     haircare. Bumble and Bumble,                                                                                                      Westfield Montgomery, 2412         coffee. M-Th 7 am-10 pm, F-Sa
Light-filled mall with                                                  Berets to derbies, cloches        Butter London, Dermalogica,                                                                                                       Montgomery Mall, Bethesda,         till 11 pm, Su 7 am-5 pm. 1351
Nordstrom and Macy’s, 170-           APPAREL-MEN                        and fascinators. Also gifts,      Kai, Skinceuticals, all tested by                                                                                                 Md., 301.469.7575; Fairfax         H St. NE, 202.838.9972
plus shops (Forever 21, J. Crew,     ONWARD RESERVE                     clothes, jewelry, accesso-        Sitilides herself. M-F 11 am-                                                                                                     Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike,
Sephora, Superdry, Zara). Food       Georgia-based designer’s           ries. Hours vary by location.     6 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su                                                                                                           Vienna, Va., 703.749.1200;         UNION MARKET
court. M-Sa 10 am-9:30 pm,           store for outdoorsy looks in       1350 Connecticut Ave. NW,         noon-5 pm. 1000 King St.,                                                                                                         Westfield Annapolis, 1660          Culinary marketplace with
Su 11 am-6 pm. 1100 S. Hayes         a glam hunting lodge-like          202.842.3055 Metro: Dupont        Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9652                                                                                                     Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Md.,    local “artisan” vendors in-
St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.2401    space. Accessories, decor,         Circle (South); 3322 Wisconsin                                                                                                                                      410.224.4787                       cluding Follain natural cos-
Metro: Pentagon City                 gifts. Bar. M-Sa 10 am-8 pm,       Ave. NW, 202.321.7499             TAKE CARE SHOP                                                                                                                                                       metics, Peregrine Espresso,
                                                                                                                                              COURTESY SALT & SUNDRY

                                     Su noon-6 pm. 1063 Wisconsin                                         Bright studio for all-natural                                                                                                     MALLORY SHELTER JEWELRY            Righteous Cheese Co. and
TYSONS CORNER CENTER                 Ave. NW, 202.838.9365              APPAREL-WOMEN                     beauty brands (women and                                                                                                          Handmade jewelry in 14-karat       Rappahannock Oyster Co.,
Largest mall in the metropol-                                           SECONDI                           men), made locally in small                                                                                                       gold, vermeil, sterling silver,    plus John Mooney’s Bidwell
itan area has 300-plus shops,        READ WALL                          Sunny shop reselling upscale      batches. Daily 11 am-7 pm. 1338                                                                                                   semi-precious gemstones.           restaurant. Wines, fresh bread,
restaurants and a cineplex.          Local founder with knowl-          labels with deeper discounts      Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.717.2600                                                                                                   Custom orders (engagement/         empanadas. Tu-F 11 am-8 pm,
Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, L.L.      edgeable staff helping with        by the day. M-Tu, Sa 11 am-                                                                                                                                         wedding, platinum, dia-            Sa-Su 8 am-8 pm. 6th St. and
Bean, Lego, West Elm and Zara.       “natural shoulder” tailored        6 pm, W-F 11 am-7 pm, Su 1-                                                                                                                                         monds). By appointment only        Neal Place NE 301.347.3998
M-Sa 10 am-9:30 pm, Su 11 am-        suits and bespoke. Also shirts,    5 pm. 1702 Connecticut Ave. NW,                                                                                                                                     and online. 1921 Sunderland

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                                                                                       St. Anselm                                                                    burger, duck with apricot           with recipes like beef fillet         202.543.8222 Metro: Capitol        OCCIDENTAL GRILL
                                                                                       Grilled meat is the focus at this outpost of                                  sauce, crab cakes, fried            with blueberry sauce, grilled         South; 2110 Crystal Drive,         & SEAFOOD
                                                                                                                                                                     chicken, steaks. Children’s         eggplant, parmesan cheese             Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663       American Legendary spot
                                                                                       Stephen Starr and Joe Carroll’s popular NYC                                   menu. Fireplace. Live music         appetizers plus soups and             Metro: Crystal City                sending out duck breast,
                                                                                                                                                                     some nights. L (M-F), D (Tu-        salads. L (Tu-Sa), D (daily). 212                                        filet mignon, butternut
                                                                                       restaurant. “Top Chef” finalist Marjorie Meek-
                                                                                                                                                                     Sa), Br (Sa-Su). 3200 Mount         Seventh St. SE, 202.525.4375          TED’S BULLETIN                     squash ravioli, classic Maine
                                                                                       Bradley helms the kitchen, sending out dishes                                 Vernon Memorial Parkway,                                                  American Lively spot with          lobster bisque. Wines, craft
                                                                                                                                                                     703.799.6800                        AMBAR                                 vintage decor and leather          beers, cocktails. Weekday
                                                                                       such as pork porterhouse, rack of lamb, ax han-                                                                   Balkan A Belgrade original            booths. All-day breakfast,         happy hour with bar fare.
                                                                                       dle rib eye and tuna steak. Craft beer and cider,                             NASIME                              in D.C. with communal                 barbecue, chili, “supper”          Valet $8 (with validation) at
                                                                                                                                                                     Japanese Cozy modern dining         tables, copper-top bar                dishes. Pastries like pies and     Occidental. L (M-F), D (M-Sa).
                                                                                       creative cocktails and an experimental wine list                              room on bustling main drag          and Mediterranean decor.              “pop tarts.” Bar with milk-        1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
                                                                                                                                                                     in Old Town, pampering              Serbia meets New World                shakes, malts and cocktails.       202.783.1475 Metro: Metro
                                                                                       add to the ingenuity of the menu. Inside, wood
                                                                                                                                                                     with high-end tasting menu          in slow-cooked meats and              B, L, D (daily). 505 8th St. SE,   Center
                                                                                       paneling, warm fabrics and exposed brick                                      highlighting from-scratch           mezze, white veal soup and            202.544.8337 Metro: Eastern
                                                                                                                                                                     Japanese dishes at an afforda-      cheese pie. Balkan wines and          Market; 1818 14th St. NW,          PLUME
                                                                                       lend a rustic yet cozy atmosphere. 1250 5th St. NE,                                                                                                                                        American Ralf Schlegel’s
                                                                                                                                                                     ble price. D (daily). 1209 King     beers, 30 varieties of Serbian        202.265.8337; 11948 Market St.,
                                                                                       202.864.2199, stanselmdc.com                                                  St., 703.457.0146                   Rakia. Bar late. Hours vary           Reston, Va.; 2911 District Ave.,   Michelin-starred restau-
                                                                                                                                                                                                         by location. 523 Eighth St. SE,       Fairfax, Va., 571.830.6680         rant with luxe dishes à la
                                                                                                                                                                     RT’S RESTAURANT                     202.813.3039 Metro: Eastern                                              Monticello’s gardens inside
                                                                                                                                                                     Cajun/Creole Neighborhood           Market; 2901 Wilson Blvd.,            DOWNTOWN                           elegant Jefferson Hotel. Prix
14TH & U CORRIDOR                     MAYDAN                               Hotel, 1770 Euclid St. NW,         ALEXANDRIA, VA.                                        spot with character and             703.875.9663 Metro: Clarendon         AMERICAN SON                       fixe, chef’s tasting. Foie gras
BEN’S CHILI BOWL                      Middle Eastern Rose Previte          202.864.4180                       COLUMBIA FIREHOUSE                                     sounds from zydeco to blues.                                              American Tim Ma’s all-day          terrine, lobster gratin, risotto,
Southern Former pool hall             of popular Compass Rose                                                 American Inside the former                             Known for Jack Daniels shrimp,      CHIKO                                 cafe serving up twists on          Angus prime filet, bison with
serving chili half-smokes,            hitting flavor high notes in         LAPIS AFGHAN BISTRO                19th-century Columbia Steam                            alligator stew, gumbos, po-         Asian DC’s Scott Drewno               American fare as seen              blueberry barbecue sauce.
burgers, cakes to Obama et. al.,      underground digs featuring           Afghan The Popal family’s ode      Engine Fire Company, a two-                            boys, seafood, she-crab             (The Source) and Danny Kim            through the eyes of an im-         Cozy nooks, 1,300-label wine
since 1958. B (M-F); L, D (daily).    a blazing hearth. Seafood,           to Afghan home cooking             tiered brasserie/bar with glass                        soup and crawfish étouffée.         (Mandu) joining forces for            migrant. Bone-in ribeye and        cellar, landscape murals
1213 U St. NW, 202.667.0909           kabobs, meats, spreads and           with matriarch in the kitchen.     atrium. Raw bar, small plates                          Cocktails, beers. L (M-Sa),         Chinese and Korean flavors in         Hudson Valley duck breast,         on silk and fireplace. Free
Metro: U St.-Cardozo; 1001 H St.      salads trotting the globe from       Comfort foods like mantoo          and “supper” (comfort food,                            D (daily). 3804 Mount Vernon        cumin lamb stir-fry, pork and         but also tofu gnocchi and          parking. The Greenhouse for
NE, 202.733.1895; 1725 Wilson         North Africa to Iran. Bar till       (dumplings), bolani (stuffed       burgers, steaks and chops). L                          Ave., 703.684.6010                  kimchi potstickers, rib eye           spaghetti squash “ssam”            light fare, Quill for cocktails.
Blvd., Arlington, Va., 571.312.1091   late. D (daily). 1346 Florida Ave.   flat breads), grilled kabobs,      (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 109                                                         with rice cakes. Vegetarian,          (wraps). B, L, D (daily). 1201 K   D (Tu-Sa). 1200 16th St. NW,
                                      NW, 202.370.3696 Metro:              plus vegetarian dishes (sabzi,     S. Saint Asaph St., 703.683.1776                       TRADEMARK                           gluten-free. “Kitchen Counter”        St. NW, 202.900.8416 Metro:        202.448.3227
DUKEM                                 U Street-Cardozo                     sauteed spinach; samarok,                                                                 American In the Westin,             with views of the action for up       McPherson Sq
Ethiopian Expat haven for                                                  sauteed mushrooms). Airy           HANK’S PASTA BAR                                       sophisticated gastropub             to four (reserve online). “After                                         DUPONT CIRCLE
communal-style, spice-rich            ADAMS MORGAN, D.C.                   space with blue (lapis) ac-        Italian Part of Jamie Leeds’                           named for nearby patent             Dark” series with guest chefs         EQUINOX RESTAURANT                 HANK’S OYSTER BAR
kitfo, tibs, vegetarian dishes        A RAKE’S PROGRESS                    cents, family portraits and        ever-expanding Hank’s em-                              office (see famous inventor         and tasting menus. Check              American Conscientious,            Seafood Chef Jamie Leeds with
to scoop with spongy injera.          American James Beard winner          antique rugs. Patio. D (daily),    pire, this one focusing on                             photos). British spins on Bass      schedule online. D (daily). 423       prize-winning Todd Gray pair-      her famous “Meat and Two”
VIP Bar with Ethiopian art. NFL       Spike Gjerde’s first D.C. foray      Br (Sa-Su). 1847 Columbia Road     handmade pastas—15 vari-                               Ale fish and chips, beer can        8th St. SE, 202.558.9934 Metro:       ing wines to crab cakes with       (one protein like molasses
on big-screen TVs. Live jazz.         focused on local producers           NW, 202.299.9630                   eties, plus risotto, antipasti,                        chicken and mac and cheese.         Eastern Market                        grits, grass-fed veal, Muscovy     short ribs or fried oysters
L, D (daily). 1114-1118 U St. NW,     and seasonal ingredients. Raw                                           crostini, whole-roasted fish,                          Inventive cocktails. Happy                                                duck, vegan options. A la          with two sides). Wines and
202.667.8735                          bar, small plates (fried quail,      MINTWOOD PLACE                     lamb chops. Reservations rec-                          hour punch specials, bar            GARRISON                              carte or multicourse tastings.     cocktails like “i know what
                                      bone broth), shared dishes           American Cedric Maupillier’s       ommended. L (M-Th), D (daily),                         late. B, D (daily), Br (Su). 2080   American Culinary Institute           Prix-fixe menus (regular and       boys like” (bacon-washed
GHIBELLINA                            (stuffed whole porgy, rib            classy comfort food (sustaina-     Br (F-Su). 600 Montgomery St.,                         Jamieson Ave., Alexandria., Va.,    of America-trained Robert             vegan) four or six courses,        rye and blended scotch
Italian Sleek-meets-rustic            eye), mains (spit-roasted par-       ble and local): deviled pickled    571.312.4117                                           703.253.8640                        Weland working with local             wine extra. L (M-F), D (M-Sa),     whiskey). L, D, Br, times vary
“Italian gastro-pub” for Tuscan       tridge, grilled sweet potato).       eggs, duck and pork cassou-                                                                                                   farms to produce seasonal             Br (Su). 818 Connecticut Ave.      by location. 1624 Q St. NW,
fare: seafood, veal, calamari,        Extensive wine list with local       let, parmesan leek risotto, key    LIVE OAK                                               VOLA’S DOCKSIDE GRILL AND           dishes in a warm, wood-ac-            NW, 202.331.8118                   202.462.4265 Metro: Dupont
pizzas, salumi, pastas, porter-       makers. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).       lime pie. Kids menu. Cocktails,    Southern Chef Justus Frank                               -  E LO N E                       cented space. Whole-roasted                                              Circle; 633 Pennsylvania
house steak for two. Beers,           The Line Hotel, 1770 Euclid St.      beers on tap. Green-friendly       (Fiola) bringing Charleston by                         Seafood Named for the               vegetables, housemade                 MIRABELLE                          Ave. SE, 202.733.1971 Metro:
cocktails, wines. L (Th-F), D         NW, 202.864.4190                     interior with wood from an         way of Alexandria. Upscale                             city’s feisty first woman city      pastas, locally sourced fish          French-American Blocks from        Eastern Market; 1026 King St.,
(daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1610 14th St.                                         Amish barn. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-     comfort classics (head on)                             manager with a hand in the          and meat. Cocktail menu,              the executive mansion, ele-        Alexandria, Va., 703.759.4265
NW, 202.803.2389                      BROTHERS AND SISTERS                 Su). 1813 Columbia Road NW,        shrimp and grits, smoked                               waterfront’s development, a         Euro-focused wines. D (Tu-Su),        gant dining room for dishes        Metro: King Street (about seven
                                      American/Asian James Beard-          202.234.6732                       pork ribs, braised collard                             casual and friendly spot for        Br (Sa-Su). 524 Eighth St. SE,        highlighting New England           blocks); 701 Wharf St. SW,
LE DIPLOMATE                          nominated Erik Bruner-Yang’s                                            greens tortellini. Strawberry                          seafood comfort foods. Fish         202.506.2445                          roots. Butter poached Maine        202.817.3055 Metro: Waterfront
French Stephen Starr’s red            newest all-day restaurant.           TAIL UP GOAT                       shortcake, housemade ice                               and chips, crab cakes, fried                                              lobster, stuffed quail. Valet
banquettes, zinc-topped bar           Western-style food as seen           American Up-and-comers             cream. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).                          chicken with water views. Hi-       GOOD STUFF EATERY                     parking at dinner. Hibiscus        SIREN
and a “garden room” for steak         through the lens of Japan and        with lauded resumes (Komi,         1603 Commonwealth Ave.,                                Tide Lounge for bar bites, fro-     American “Top Chef” con-              poached apple with black           Seafood Robert Wiedmaier’s
frites, foie gras “parfait,” lamb     Taiwan (milk bread with eggs         Little Serow) in their own laid-   571.312.0402                                           zen cocktails, beer, wine. L, D     testant Spike Mendelsohn’s            sesame ice cream. Tasting          handsome, Old World-style
stew with fennel and oranges,         and potato rosti, octopus            back Michelin-starred spot.                                                               (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 101 N. Union   specialty burgers, hand-cut           menus available (check web-        quarters in Logan Circle for
                                                                                                                                                   ©JENNIFER CHASE

sorbets. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).       hot dog, knife-cut noodles).         Inventive twists on classics:      MOUNT VERNON INN                                       St., 703.935.8890                   fries, old-fashioned shakes.          site for updated prices). L (M-    pristine fish. Raw bar, seafood
1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333        Luxuries like an uni tray ser-       smoked potato ravioli, lamb        Southern Candlelit dining with                                                             Modern-rustic counter ser-            F), D (M-Sa). 900 16th St. NW,     towers, caviar service, whole
                                      vice with multiple toppings.         ribs. D (daily). 1827 Adams Mill   George and Martha favorites                            CAPITOL HILL                        vice, communal table, cell            202.506.3833 Metro: McPherson      fish, plus wagyu New York
                                      B, L & D (daily). The Line           Road NW, 202.986.9600              like hoecakes, peanut and                              ACQUA AL 2                          phone charging stations. L,           Square or Farragut West            strip, roasted duck. Stylish,
                                                                                                              chestnut soup, plus cheddar                            Italian Restaurant of                D (M-Sa); Airport B, L, D (daily).                                      classic cocktails/wine/beer.
                                                                                                                                                                     chef-owner Ari Gejdenson            303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE,                                                Pre-theater menu. Live jazz

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Th-Sa pm. D (daily), Br (Su).         cornbread, oyster-heavy                                                                                      beers. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-           RASIKA                              we’t (chicken stew) and yebeg         with peas). Washington Post
1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW,            seafood bar, BBQ, wood-                                                                                      Su). 931 H St. NW, 202.695.7660              Indian James Beard Award-           we’t (lamb stew). Vegetarian          rated 2 1/2 stars. L (W-Su), D
202.521.7171                          fire-grilled salmon. Martha                                                                                  Metro: Metro Center or Gallery               winner Vikram Sunderam in           options, Ethiopian coffee.            (daily). Bar late. 805 V St. NW.,
                                      Washington’s chocolate cake.                                                                                 Pl-Chinatown                                 a open kitchen with griddle,        Spices for sale. L, D (daily). 1334   202.299.1000 Metro: Shaw-
SUSHI TARO                            L, D (daily). 3139 M St. NW,                                                                                                                              barbecue, tandoori, curries.        Ninth St. NW, 202.299.9703; 4921      Howard U
Japanese Michelin-starred             202.450.6862                                                                                                 MOMOFUKU                                     (Pre-theater), 100 wines, bar       Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, Md.,
second-story spot with                                                                                                                             Asian Prize-winning chef                     with exotic cocktails. L (M-        301.652.6500                          WATERFRONT
cherry wood walls and tatami          FIOLA MARE                                                                                                   David Chang’s popular NYC                    F), D (M-Sa). 633 D St. NW,                                               CHLOE
rooms, kimonoed hostess               Seafood James Beard Award-                                                                                   spot for pork buns, ramen                    202.637.1222 Metro: Archives-       THE DABNEY                            Global Lauded local Haidar
and exotic sushi (flute fish, live    winner Fabio Trabocchi’s ven-                                                                                noodles, “bo ssam” whole                     Navy Memorial                       American Jeremiah                     Karoum’s first solo endeavor
scallops) by master chef Nobu         ture by the river. Brinn Sinnott                                                                             roasted pork shoulder lettuce                                                    Langhorne’s Michelin-starred          exploring global flavors with
Yamazaki and team. L (M-F),           sending out oysters, smoked                                                                                  wraps ($$$$) with Korean twist.              ZAYTINYA                            rustic digs in hip Blagden            a modern sensibility. Cobia
D (M-Sa). 1503 17th St. NW,           cod, Maine lobster, yellowfin                                                                                Limited number of reserva-                   Mediterranean José Andrés’s         Alley for open-hearth cook-           crudo, spiced beef hummus,
202.462.8999 Metro: Dupont            tuna carpaccio, appletart,                                                                                   tions accepted through web-                  Santorini-esque spot with           ing, using ingredients from a         roasted potato gnocchi,
Circle                                Sardinian ricotta doughnuts.                                                                                 site. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).        a mezze offerings inspired          rooftop garden. Menu chang-           whole fish. Chocolate sundae,
                                      Cocktails to mocktails. L (Tu-                                                                               1090 I St. NW, 202.602.1832                  by Greek, Lebanese and              es daily. D (Tu-Su). Downstairs,      cheese plate. Beer, wine,
FOGGY BOTTOM/                         F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). Valet                                                                             Metro: Metro Center or Gallery               and Turkish cuisines. Go for        Dabney Cellar pouring wines           mocktails. L (Tu-F), D (daily),
WEST END                              (day only) $16. 3050 K St. NW,                                                                               Pl-Chinatown                                 the small plates, innovative        by the glass paired with char-        Br (Sa-Su). 1331 4th St. SE,
BEEFSTEAK                             202.628.0065                                                                                                                                              cocktails and the selection of      cuterie in a cozy, low-light          202.313.7007 Metro: Navy Yard
American/Vegetarian From                                                                                                                           OYAMEL                                       Mediterranean wines. L (daily);     setting. No reservations. 122
José Andrés, fast-casual              MARTIN’S TAVERN                                                                                              Mexican A José Andrés cocina                 D (M-Sa); Br (Sa-Su) 701 9th St.    Blagden Alley, 202.450.1015           DEL MAR
serving veggie-heavy menu             American Since 1933, politicos                                                                               with ceviche, tacos (mahi                    NW, 202.638.0800 Metro: Gallery     Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq                  Seafood James Beard Award-
of bowls (some meat, too).            (from JFK to George W. Bush),                                                                                mahi, baby pig, even cricket),               Pl-Chinatown                                                              winner Fabio Trabocchi’s
Fresh-pressed juices, wine            Supreme Court justices, spies,                                                                               stuffed poblano, hot and cold                                                    HAIKAN                                soaring digs paying homage
and local craft beer, plus            celebs and Georgetown                                                                                        antijitos. Margarita with salt               SHAW                                Japanese Bright, modernist            to his wife’s Spanish coastal
Spindrift sodas. B, L, D (daily).     friends have been saying                                                                                     “air,” 50 tequilas. Night owl                CHERCHER                            backdrop for Sapporo-style            heritage. Wide-ranging menu
800 22nd St. NW, 202.296.1439         “Meet me at Martin’s.” Classic                                                                               bar menu. L (M-F), D (daily),                Ethiopian A friendly, casual        ramen, along with playful             from tapas with a seaside spin
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1528 Connecticut Ave. NW,             rib, fish and chips, lobster                                                                                 202.628.1005                                 and$POWFOUJPO$FOUFSBOE64USFFUOJHIUMJGF
                                                                                                                                                                                                     authentic dishes like doro tine, “pea-sar” Caesar salad              family-style paella. Classic
202.986.7597 Metro: Dupont            risotto, plus daily chef’s spe-                                                                                                                                                                                                     cocktails, mocktails, ciders.
Circle (North); 4531 Wisconsin        cials. Shaded patio, weather                                                                                                                                                                                                        2012 Ninth
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                                      brochure. L (M-F), D (daily), Br       MANDARIN &                                                                                                                                                                                   L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).
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Japanese Prized chef Kazuhiro         NW, 202.333.7370                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Metro: Waterfront
                                                                                                                                                                                                A world of flavors, steps from Chinatown, the
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seared albacore tuna, pork            NATIONAL HARBOR                                                                                                                                             Convention Center and U Street nightlife.                               KITH AND KIN
belly lettuce wrap, grilled           FISH BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS                                                                                                                     Use our free mobile app, DineinShaw,                                                        Caribbean “Top Chef” alum
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sights
WHERE TO DINE IN DC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Folger Shakespeare Library
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Literature buffs need look no further than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    this treasure trove, which houses the largest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    collection of Shakespeare’s works in the world.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The library also regularly hosts performances
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    including live theater, concerts and poetry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    readings and special exhibitions that bring
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Shakespeare’s world to life. Through March 31,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    “First Chefs” explores the hard work of getting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    food from the farm to the table in Britain dur-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ing the early modern age. Free. 201 E. Capitol St.

NAZCA MOCHICA                            THE DELEGATE                            CHARLIE PALMER STEAK                                                                                                                                               SE, 202.544.4600, folger.edu

Peruvian. This Michelin Guide            The Delegate is Shaw’s fresh            Under the direction of Executive
recommended restaurant located           new-American restaurant, offering a     Chef Mike Ellis, the menu not only
in Dupont is where modern takes          modern bar and thoughtfully crafted     stars the best American artisanal beef                                         HISTORIC HOMES                       Rediscovered,” new research        ument by Bill Clinton in 2000.       sailors; surrounding walls list
on traditional Peruvian cuisine and      menus with a twist. Find delicious in   cuts but locally-sourced seafood and                                           DUMBARTON OAKS MUSEUM                casting fresh light on objects     Tour guides with interactive         200,000 etched names of sol-
                                                                                 handmade pasta.                                                                AND GARDENS                          by the storied design house,       tablet technology leading            diers and officers. M 10 am-
drink, ranging from pisco cocktails to   the center of DC!
                                                                                                                                                                Site of the United Nations 1 9 4 4   through Jan. 13. Tu-Su 10 am-      hour-long tours. Education           5 pm, Tu-F 10 am-6:30 pm, Sa
cebiches, seafood, beef tenderloin,      901 L Street NW                         101 Constitution Ave NW                                                        beginnings, a 19th-century           5 pm. $18 suggested dona-          center with ongoing free ex-         10 am-4 pm, Su noon-4 pm.
lamb, and vegetarian dishes.             202.567.6645                            202.547.8100                                                                   manse plus Philip Johnson-           tion, seniors $15, college stu-    hibits. Guided tours only, res-      10th St. & Vermont Ave. NW ;
1633 P St NW                             thedelegaterestaurant.com               charliepalmersteak.com                                                         designed pavilion. Library for       dents $10, children (6-18) $5,     ervations online. “American          museum at 1925 Vermont Ave.
202.733.3170                                                                                                                                                    Byzantine, pre-Columbian and         under 6 free. Park on site, or     By Belief,” displaying the 16th      NW, 202.667.2667 Metro: U St.-
nazcamochica.com                                                                                                                                                garden studies. “Juggling the        take a cab. Guided, audio and      U.S. president’s little-known        Cardozo
                                                                                                                                                                Middle Ages,” more than 100          printed tours of mansion and       immigration policies, ongo-
                                                                                                                                                                objects interpreting the time-       gardens plus “special access”      ing. M-Sa first tour 10 am, last     ARLINGTON NATIONAL
                                                                                                                                                                less tale of a humble juggler        tours. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW        tour 3 pm. Visitor Center M-Sa       CEMETERY
                                                                                                                                                                struggling to find a gift worthy     (between Upton & Tilden sts.),     9:30 am-4:30 pm; Su 10:30 am-        Interred here, thousands of
                                                                                                                                                                of the Virgin Mary, through          202.686.5807                       4:30 pm. $15, military $12,          veterans and government
                                                                                                                                                                Feb. 28. Gift shop. Museum:                                             children (6-12) $5. 140 Rock         personnel. Changing of
                                                                                                                                                                Tu-Su 11:30 am-5:30 pm.              MOUNT VERNON                       Creek Church Road NW,                the guards every half hour.
                                                                                                                                                                Ten-acre formal gardens:             George Washington’s river-         202.829.0436                         Kennedy gravesites, Tomb
                                                                                                                                                                Tu-Su 2-6 pm. Museum free.           side estate, with 14 rooms                                              of the Unknowns, Iwo Jima
                                                                                                                                                                Gardens $10, seniors $8, stu-        furnished per a 1799 inven-        TUDOR PLACE                          Memorial, Women in Military
                                                                                                                                                                dents/children (12 and under)        tory. The first couple’s tomb,     Neoclassical (1816)                  Service for America memorial,
                                                                                                                                                                $5. Arrange in advance for           gardens, a blacksmith shop,        Georgetown mansion, home             Arlington House. Daily 8 am-
                                                                                                                                                                guided tours. 1703 32nd St. NW,      reconstructed slave cabin.         of Martha Washington’s               5 pm. Self-guided tours free;
                                                                                                                                                                202.339.6400                         High-tech Ford Orientation         granddaughter, and 5.5-acre          bus tour $13.50, seniors (65+)
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Center and Donald W.               gardens. National Historic           $10, military/veterans with ID/
                                                                                                                                                                FREDERICK DOUGLASS                   Reynolds Museum and                Landmark with largest collec-        children (4-12) $6.75, children
                                                                                                                                                                NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE               Education Center, featuring        tion of George Washington’s          with military $3.75, military in
                                                                                                                                                                Hilltop residence of the             “Be Washington” interactive        personal items other than at         uniform free. 214 McNair Road,
                                                                                                                                                                19th-century orator and aboli-       experience, plus new film          Mount Vernon. Garden tours           Arlington, Va., 877.907.8585
                                                                                                                                                                tionist, restored to its 1895 ap-    with 4-D effects. Check web-       ($3). Guided tours on the hour.      Metro: Arlington Cemetery
CEDAR KNOLL                              TABERNA DEL                                                                                                            pearance with original objects.      site for seasonal hours. $20,      Tu-Sa 10 am-4 pm, Su noon-
                                                                                                                          COURTESY FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY

                                                                                                                                                                By guided tour only. Reserve in      seniors $16, children (6-11) $9,   4 pm. $10, seniors/college           FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Situated on a picturesque hill in        ALABARDERO                                                                                                             advance by calling or visiting       under 6 free. Discount pack-       students/military $8, students       MEMORIAL
a historic home overlooking the          The first Spanish restaurant in                                                                                        website. Daily 9 am-5 pm. 1411       ages available. Free parking.      (5-17) $3, under 5 free. Self-       A 7.5-acre landscaped park
Potomac River, Cedar Knoll offers        Washington celebrates its 30th                                                                                         W St. SE, 202.426.5961 Metro:        3200 Mount Vernon Memorial         guided garden-only tour $3.          of waterfalls and tableaux
French and American cuisine using        Anniversary this year with its                                                                                         Anacostia                            Highway, Alexandria, Va.,          1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400       paying homage to the 32nd
local ingredients.                       delightful paellas and authentic                                                                                                                            703.780.2000                                                            president. Bronze sculptures
9030 Lucia Ln. Alexandria, Va 22308      Spanish cuisine.
                                                                                                                                                                HILLWOOD ESTATE,                                                        NATIONAL                             (some by George Segal)
                                                                                                                                                                MUSEUMS AND GARDENS                  PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S                LANDMARKS                            and bas-reliefs depicting
(703)780-3665                            1776 I Street NW                                                                                                       Cereal heiress Marjorie              COTTAGE                            A R AN-AMER AN                       Roosevelt, wife Eleanor and
cedarknollva.com                         (entrance on 18th Street)                                                                                              Merriweather Post’s mansion          Restored retreat where             CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL                   dog Fala plus scenes from the
                                         202.429.2200                                                                                                           and gardens, her czarist             Lincoln drafted the                AND MUSEUM                           Depression through WWII.
                                         alabardero.com                                                                                                         treasures, jewelry, portraits.       Emancipation Proclamation,         Bronzes depict African-              West Potomac Park along Basin
                                                                                                                                                                Cafe and gift shop. “Fabergé         site deemed a national mon-        American Union soldiers and

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Sights                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sights
                                                                            STAND IN FRONT OF
                                                                                                                                                                 Millennium
Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro:
Smithsonian (half a mile)

JAPANESE AMERICAN
                                     Declaration of Independence.
                                     Theater with free films.
                                     David M. Rubenstein Gallery,
                                     Visitor Orientation Plaza.
                                                                            HISTORY                                                                              Stage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          sts., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bottom-GWU (1 mile)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PENTAGON
MEMORIAL TO PATRIOTISM               ”Remembering Vietnam,”                                                                                                      A celebration of the human spirit                                                                                        U.S. Dept. of Defense HQ and
DURING WORLD WAR II                  iconic and recently discov-                                                                                                                                                                                                                          nerve center for command
Sculpture of entrapped               ered records relating to                                                                                                                                                                                                     Theater Lab             and control. On-site memorial
cranes honors Japanese-              12 critical episodes in the                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (accessible 24 hours) dedi-
Americans interned during            Vietnam War; “Records of                                                                                                                                                                                                     This wildly popular     cated to 184 lives lost there
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  interactive comedy
WWII and Japanese-American           Rights,” documents and inter-                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in the 9/11 attack. Tours M-Th
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  whodunit keeps the
soldiers who died during             active exhibit illustrating how                                                                                                                                                                                              audiences laughing      10 am-4 pm, F noon-4 pm.
that war. Accessible 24 hours.       Americans have debated cit-                                                                                                                                                                                                  as they try to outwit   (No tours on federal holidays).
Intersection of New Jersey Ave.,     izenship, free speech, voting                                                                                                                                                                                                the suspects and        Reserve online at least two
Louisiana Ave. and D St. NW,         rights and equal opportunity,         Explore the gripping story of how news                                                                                                                                                 catch the killer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  New clues and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          weeks prior. Group tours.
202.643.8204 Metro: Union            both ongoing. Daily 10 am-                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Free. Army Navy Drive & Fern
Station                              5:30 pm (Last admission at              helped topple an oppressive regime.                                                 Free performances                                                                                up to the minute        St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  improvisation
                                     5 pm). Gift shop. Free. 700           See eight sections of the original wall –                                             every day at 6 p.m.                                                                              deliver “shrieks of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Metro: Pentagon
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL                   Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter                                                                                                                                                                                                  laughter night after
At the Tidal Basin, John             rotunda on Constitution               the largest display of unaltered portions                                             No tickets required*                                                                             night" (Washington      SUPREME COURT
Russell Pope’s neoclassical          Ave. NW), 877.874.7616 Metro:           of the Berlin Wall outside Germany.                                                 *Unless noted otherwise
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Post).                  The nation’s highest tribunal.
marble monument for the              Archives-Navy Memorial                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Justices convene November
                                                                                                                                                                 Millennium Stage Presenting Sponsor:   Brought to you by
third U.S. president and main                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             through June in public
author of the Declaration            NATIONAL MALL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        sessions. M-F 9 am-4:30 pm.
of Independence. Rangers             Planner Pierre L’Enfant’s grand                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Free. When court isn’t sitting,
every hour daily 9:30 am-10          landscape. All memorials free,                                                                                                                                                                                                                       lectures on the half-hour from
pm. Bookstore. Parking               24 hours.                                                                                                                                                                                Groups call (202) 416-8400.                                 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Cafeteria, gift
(south side). South end of 15th      U.S. Capitol—Home of the                                           NEWSEUM.ORG                                                   Kennedy-Center.org                                      For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries,    shop. Plaza-level entrance facil-
St. SW, 202.426.6841                 U.S. Congress since 1800 (M-Sa                                                                                                   (202) 467-4600                                          call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540.        itates security checks for entry.
                                     8:30 am-4:30 pm). See Visitor                                                                                                                                                                                                                        First St. NE between Maryland
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS                  Centers listings for more info.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ave. & E. Capitol St., 202.479.3030
World’s largest library with
more than 130 million
                                     202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South
                                     Washington Monument—
                                                                                 Discover the Cradle of the                                                                                                                                                                               Metro: Capitol South

books, manuscripts, objects.         World’s tallest freestanding ma-           Emancipation Proclamation                                                                                                                                                                                 U.S. HOLOCAUST
Gutenberg Bible, Thomas
Jefferson’s founding collec-
                                     sonry structure with elevator
                                     (closed until spring). 15th St. NW,                                                      “Best Museum off the Mall”
                                                                                                                            (Washington City Paper 2017, 2018)
                                                                                                                                                                                NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM                                                                                  MEMORIAL MUSEUM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          By architect James Ingo Freed,
tion. “Baseball Americana”           202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian                                                                                                                                                                                                                      America’s only national me-
exploring the country’s favorite     Lincoln Memorial—Greek-                                                                         TripAdvisor Hall of Fame                                                                                                                             morial to genocide. More than
pastime, from its origins to the     style temple with statue                                                                        Certificate of Excellence                                                                                                                            900 artifacts, 70 video moni-
science of winning, ongoing.         by Daniel Chester French.                                                                          Guided tours daily,                                                                                                                               tors, four theaters, contempo-
M-Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Tours.         Visitors center. Gift shop.                                                                         362 days a year.                                                                                                                                 rary art and room for reflec-
Free. Jefferson Building, 10         South of Constitution Ave. NW                                                                     LincolnCottage.com                                                                                                                                 tion. Daily 10 am-5:20 pm. Gift
First St. SE, 202.707.8000; James    at 23rd St., 202.426.6841 Metro:                                                                      202.829.0436                                                                                                                                   shop, cafe and library (M-F
Madison Memorial Building,           Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile)                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10 am-5 pm) Free. 100 Raoul
101 Independence Ave. SE,            Korean War Veterans                                    PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE                                                                                                                                                                   Wallenberg Place SW (14th St.
202.707.9779 Metro: Capitol          Memorial—The Pool of
                                                                                           Entrance at 140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW                                                                                                                                                        main entry), 202.488.0400 Metro:
                                                                                                     Washington DC 20011
South                                Remembrance, steel soldiers,                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Smithsonian
                                     granite relief. Independence
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.               Ave. & Daniel French Drive SW,                                                                                                                                                                                                                       THE WHITE HOUSE
NATIONAL MEMORIAL                    202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Presidential residence from
Commemorating the life               Bottom-GWU (1 mile)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  the time of John Adams.
and work of the civil rights         World War II Memorial—                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Photo opps from north and
leader. A nearly 30-foot-high        Neoclassical plaza dedicated                                                                                TO EXPLORE                                                                                                                               south gates. Self-guided pub-
statue of King emerging from         to 400,000 American lives                                                                                                                                                                                                                            lic tour requests must be sub-
a granite block, the Stone of        lost. 17th St. NW between                                                                                                                                                                                                                            mitted through a member
Hope, and inscription walls          Constitution & Independence                                                                                                                                                                                                                          of Congress at least 21 days
bearing his eloquent words.          aves., 202.426.6841 Metro:                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ahead. Tours Tu-Th 7:30 am-
Northwest corner of Tidal Basin      Smithsonian (five blocks)                                                                                                                                                                                                                            11:30 am, F-Sa 7:30 am-
at the intersection of West          Vietnam Veterans                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     1:30 pm. See Visitor Centers
Basin Drive SW & Independence        Memorial—Maya Lin’s me-                                                                                                                                                                                                                              listing for more information.
Ave. SW, 888.484.3373                morial with more than 58,000                                                                                                                               CONSTITUTION AVENUE BETWEEN                                                               1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
                                     names of dead or missing                                                                                                                                                                                                                             202.456.7041 Metro: McPherson
NATIONAL ARCHIVES                    soldiers. Sculptures honoring                                                                                                                                  7TH & 9TH STREETS NW                                                                  Sq or Farragut West
The “Charters of Freedom”—           soldiers, nurses. Constitution          No. 72: For the best views of Cinque Terre, avoid

Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution,
                                                                             the train and take a boat from town to town.                                                                                           archives.gov/museum
                                     Ave. NW between 21st & 22nd             For more amazing destinations go to wheretraveler.com

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