Destination DC 901 7th St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 789-7000, (800) 422-8644 washington.org contents INSPIRATION 6 10 Free & Almost Free Things to Do . . . . . . . 8 Events: What’s Happening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The District in Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Summer Breeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5 Museums for a Family Adventure . . . . . . 20 5 Can’t-Miss Cultural Attractions . . . . . . . . 22 Near the National Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 In the Neighborhoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3 Ways to Experience DC Cool . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Michelin Guide -Approved DC Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TABLE OF Elliott L. Ferguson II President & CEO Robin McClain Vice President of Marketing & Communications Theresa Belpulsi Vice President of Tourism & Visitor Services Claire Carlin Vice President of Partnerships & Alliances Danielle Davis Director of Communications Alex Gnafakis Creative Director Brittany McGaughan Production Manager Editorial Content by: Andrew O’Connor, Joe Arvis Listings & Editing by: Megan Edahl, Gina Falcone, Michelle Furnari, Dana Hansen, Ahmed Ibrahim, Vicki Joling, Kirsten Lyman, Alexandra Mills, Denise Osei, Andrea Williams Produced by Miles Partnership 6751 Professional Parkway W., Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34240 Lauren Bourgoing , Vice President Carrie Koenig , SVP, Sales & Marketing Andraya Taliento , Project & Team Director Donna Sapolin , Content Strategist Rebecca Jones , Art Director Danica Killelea , Graphic Designer Samantha Robinson , Advertising Account Manager/Data Manager Carly Stedman , Account Executive Wes Tyeryar , Account Executive Cover design by Ethan Sherman Map illustrations by Teresanne Cossetta Russell Cover: Citi Open Stadium: Citi Open; Union Market: Kate Warren; Oklahoma!: At Arena Stage by Carol Rosegg © Miles Partnership 2017. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. Information for this publication was solicited from Destination DC members in good standing through October 2016. While making every effort to ensure accuracy, Destination DC assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. 32 PLANNING 34 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 See & Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Entertainment & Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Travel Tips & Info to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Capitol Building 4 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Printed on paper containing 10 percent recycled content.