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Explore, sip and devour “The District” like a local. SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT & THE WHARF Sample an innovative take on Vietnamese cuisine at Moon Rabbit, located inside the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf. The Maine Avenue Fish Market, in operation since 1805, serves readyto- eat shrimp, crab and fish. Dare to delve into the intriguing world of espionage at the International Spy Museum, located in L’Enfant Plaza. PENN QUARTER Catch a show at Ford’s Theatre, the still-active playhouse where Lincoln was shot, or tour the Petersen House, where he took his last breath. Try tapas at chef and humanitarian José Andrés’ flagship Jaleo or the Mediterranean-flavored Zaytinya. Book a room at the new Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center or the boutique Riggs Washington DC, which was transformed from the 1891 Riggs National Bank headquarters. CAPITOL RIVERFRONT Bring the family to The Yards Park, where you’ll find mod outdoor rooms, a dramatic bridge and water features that all accentuate the area’s natural beauty. Lovers of craft beer will want to visit Bluejacket, which offers a variety of flavor-filled brews and a food menu featuring items perfectly calibrated to your beer of choice. Stop by Ice Cream Jubilee for a to-go scoop (or two). Creative flavors include banana bourbon caramel, Thai iced tea, lemon lavender and fresh minty chip. CAPITOL HILL Eastern Market offers handmade crafts and farm-fresh produce. Come early for Market Lunch’s legendary blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Stroll Barracks Row, where vintage storefronts hold oyster houses, pubs and local shops. Enjoy a picnic on the U.S. Capitol grounds. You can set up near Bartholdi Fountain, an ornate structure crafted by the man who designed the Statue of Liberty. GEORGETOWN M Street and Wisconsin Avenue offer an array of local boutiques and national brands, making for a shopper’s dream afternoon. Sip and savor at The Washington Harbour, where restaurants including Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place and Farmers Fishers Bakers reside. Take the family to Pinstripes for bowling, bocce or both. DUPONT CIRCLE 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 a collection of minority-owned small businesses, bars and restaurants. CHECK IT OUT For more things to do in DC, visit washington.org/neighborhoods.
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