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Nighttime revelry, holiday spectacles, wonderful waterfronts and world champion sports teams add up to an unforgettable summer vacation in DC. GO WILD AT THE WATERFRONTS SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT Head to The Wharf for live music at The Anthem, Union Stage or Pearl Street Warehouse. Savor chef Kwame Onwuachi’s take on Afro-Caribbean cuisine at Kith/Kin or feast on Mexican favorites at Mi Vida. For unique gift ideas and more, visit Shop Made in DC, which highlights the city’s maker community. CAPITOL RIVERFRONT Mix Anacostia River views with flights of rosé at District Winery. Get out on the water via kayak or canoe at Ballpark Boathouse. Throw back tasty brews at Bluejacket. GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT The Washington Harbour welcomes you with river vistas, a flowing fountain and delightful dining at restaurants like Sequoia and Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place. Outdoor enthusiasts can bike or run along the C&O Canal. NATIONAL HARBOR Soar 180 feet in the air at The Capital Wheel; we recommend a sunset ride on one of its 42 climate-controlled gondola cars. Try your luck at MGM National Harbor casino and shop ‘til you drop at the Tanger Outlets. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS MEMORIAL DAY Summer’s first holiday brings the National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol (May 24) and the National Memorial Day Parade (May 25). Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery, where servicemen and women place flags on nearly 250,000 graves every year. INDEPENDENCE DAY A Capitol Fourth, the free concert held at the U.S. Capitol, features the National Symphony Orchestra and celebrity performers. The National Mall annually hosts the nation’s most epic fireworks show. Family-friendly activities and the proximity to the parade make the National Archives a favorite. LABOR DAY The annual Labor Day Capitol Concert (Sept. 6) features patriotic classics with a city landmark as the backdrop. Savor summer’s last gasp with cocktails at POV Rooftop Lounge and Terrace. OH, THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS OUTDOOR SOUNDS Friday evenings feature free music with Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden and concerts at The Yards Park. The U.S. Marine Band puts on a stunning Evening Parade in Barracks Row each week. MOVIES UNDER THE STARS DC neighborhoods break out big screens for movie viewing on summer nights. Options include NoMa Summer Screen, the Golden Cinema Series in Farragut Park and Adams Morgan Movie Nights. DISTRICT OF CHAMPIONS Washington Nationals at Nationals Park April 2–Sept. 27 The 2019 World Series champions defend their title with superstars like pitcher Max Scherzer, outfielder Juan Soto and shortstop Trea Turner. Washington Mystics at Entertainment and Sports Arena May 16–Sept. 20 WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne led a star-studded roster to the franchise’s first championship in 2019. Time to repeat. D.C. United at Audi Field Feb. 29–Oct. 4 The four-time MLS Cup champions hope to add to the trophy case in 2020.
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