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Explore, sip and devour “The District” like a local. SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT & THE WHARF Shop, play and eat – everything from seafood to make-your-own s’mores – along the Potomac River. Sample global cuisine at Kith/Kin located inside the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf. The Maine Avenue Fish Market serves ready-to-eat shrimp, crab and fish, and has been operating since 1805. Check out Politics & Prose bookshop for a contemplative work you can devour – along with a treat – at District Doughnut. PENN QUARTER Find dining, bustling nightlife and sports convenient to the National Mall and downtown. The Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery share the same neoclassical building and enclosed Kogod Courtyard. Try tapas at chef and humanitarian José Andrés’ flagship Jaleo or Mediterranean Zaytinya. Book a room at the new Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center, historic Kimpton Hotel Monaco, or boutique Riggs Washington DC, transformed from the 1891 Riggs National Bank headquarters. H STREET NE Explore a one-and-a-half-mile stretch in Northeast DC, known for a laid-back vibe and artistic community. Wake up with Bullfrog Bagels or coffee from Maketto. Bring veggie lovers to Fancy Radish or try Ethiopian flavors at Ethiopic. CAPITOL HILL Locals flock to the area’s parks and 19th-century rowhouses, which are juxtaposed with powerful government edifices. Eastern Market offers handmade crafts and farm-fresh produce daily except Mondays. Come early for Market Lunch’s legendary blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Stroll Barracks Row where vintage storefronts hold oyster houses, pubs and local shops. The Library of Congress holds tours of its Italian Renaissance-style architecture and gilt murals. GEORGETOWN One of DC’s oldest neighborhoods, known for shopping and waterfront dining, exudes charm. M Street and Wisconsin Avenue are shopping central for local boutiques and national brands. Sip and savor at The Washington Harbour’s Tony and Joe’s or Nick’s Riverside Grill. Take the family to Pinstripes for bowling or bocce. DUPONT CIRCLE A cultural, cosmopolitan enclave with shops and restaurants, Dupont is situated around its namesake park. The Phillips Collection, which celebrates its centennial in 2021, is the nation’s first museum of modern art, known for its rotating exhibitions and Rothko Room. Every Sunday, you’ll find the city’s only year-round farmers’ market serving pastries and pizzas. The 17th Street strip is an LGBTQ+ destination, with an array of minority-owned small businesses, bars and restaurants.
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