Washington, dc

the occidental

Location: Pennsylvania Avenue.

Cuisine: Classic recipes with a modern flair overseen by portraits of statesmen and women of DC.

Minibar by José Andrés

Location: Penn Quarter.

Cuisine: “Inventive” with “wacky textures & taste experiences” with a Spanish flair.

rasika

Location: Penn Quarter.

Cuisine: Modern Indian with exciting twists that even vegetarians can share with great delight.

Hay adams

Location: 16th Street.

Ambiance: Historic property with location, location, location. Iconic luxury in the shadow of greatness.

ritz-carlton

Location: Pennsylvania.

Ambiance: Famed luxury and unsurpassed service. Centrally-located accommodations of unsurpassed quality.

the jefferson

Location: Four blocks from the White House.

Ambiance: Creative surroundings with fine architecture in a stately renovated structure with an iconic name, of course!

The round robin bar

Location: Pennsylvania Avenue

Scene: Stately mahogany furnishings arrayed around a round bar, literally. Historic stories told here under the gaze of politico.

churchkey

Location: Logan Circle, 14th Street

Scene: A long bar with ample beer selections that only the craftsmen in your family can love more.

Columbia Room

Location: Shaw Neighborhood

Scene: Artfully sinful drinks with artistic snacks and generous pours in a lively atmosphere.

National Archives

Here you will find originals of the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Read, see, but don’t touch these remarkable documents.

Jefferson Memorial

Our namesake’s national memorial is in all of its glory, whether early in the morning or as dusk settles. Here you can also see cherry blossoms in Springtime.

Air & space museum

Visit the Apollo 11 capsule, Columbia, that took three men to the moon, and The Spirit of St. Louis which took Charles Lindbergh over the ocean non-stop.

Washington Monument

A tribute to our first president of the United States that rises higher than any other structure in DC. Take an elevator to the top and see a breathtaking panorama of the capital city.

Georgetown

A luxurious residential neighborhood in the middle of it all - DC’s finest little community.

korean war memorial

The faces of brave soldiers come to life here in the shadow of Lincoln.

C&o canal

One of DC’s oldest modes of transportation. The original trade route in the capital city.

pentagon city

Fabulous shopping in a historic area of the nation’s most powerful halls.

national gallery

Inspiring art from the old masters to younger modernists. There are walls to see!

FDR Memorial

A moving tribute to our nation’s only four-term president who took us through depression and war.

Supreme court

The highest court in the land represents the third branch of American government.

lincoln memorial

The Great Emancipator in all of his glory honored by the nation he reunited.

national cathedral

A majestic cathedral high above the capital city where prayers are offered and often granted.

smithsonian castle

The headquarters of America’s national museums and keeper of the artifacts of our history.

mount vernon

Our first president’s stately estate where everything we are as a nation once resided.

world war ii

A monumental tribute to the greatest generation and the challenges they faced.

Vietnam memorial

Moving. Inspirational. A fine remembrance of a war many did not want to forget.

einstein statue

Sheer genius on display along one of Washington’s grand avenues.

naval observatory

A working military post in the middle of the city that is also home to the Vice President.

National zoo

A fun place for visitors of all ages. Come see four-legged diplomats here.

old town

In the heart of Alexandria, this Virginia enclave is old, exciting, and beautiful from King Street to the waterfront.

reagan national

A bustling airport located on the banks of the Potomac River in the middle of a happening city.

lafayette square

The park is right in the middle of it all - the front lawn of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for all practical purposes.

St. John’s

The church of Presidents where our nation’s chief executives take their most solemn prayers to be heard.

8th & I

The Marine Corps barracks in the national capital region. Where ceremony has pomp and circumstance.

adams morgan

A colorful and wildly eclectic community rich in heritage and legacy.

british embassy

The American home of one of our most cherished allies along Massachusetts Avenue - Embassy Row.

Great falls

Just a figurative stone’s throw away from DC up the Potomac River, this scenic spot is ready-made for contemplation.

GW Parkway

A meandering scenic highway that cuts through the center of the national capital city.

kennedy center

A living tribute to the 35th President and home to the performing arts in DC.

dulles airport

An international gateway where the world comes to meet official Washington.

teddy roosevelt island

It appears secluded but this quaint park rests right in the middle of a busy intersection of life.

american history museum

So many wonderful things to see here but do not miss the Inaugural gowns of the First Ladies.

african-american history museum

A spectacular new addition to the National Mall that tells and re-tells an important part of the American story.

florida house

The Sunshine State’s embassy to the capital city is located just yards from the Supreme Court.

rock creek parkway

This environmental oasis runs long and deep through the city giving Washington a source of solitude where it’s least expected.

GW University

Another of Washington’s premier higher education institutions is named for you-know-who.

iwo jima memorial

From a picture to reality, this wonderful memorial remembers the battle that kept us free.

nats field

The home to world champions where one of America’s favorite pastimes is played.

wilson house

The home in the Kalorama neighborhood where Woodrow Wilson went to retire.

FedEx Field

The Washington Redskins play here when Autumn’s leaves fall.

The pentagon

U.S. military central.

spy museum

A great little secret in Washington’s tourism corridor.

american university

Another outstanding DC area university focused on international studies, law, business, and public policy.

catholic university

Anchored by the National Shrine, Catholic University educates the faithful masses.

wolf trap

A wonderful arts pavilion located in the Virginia suburbs where playing is celebrated.

hickory hill

Robert F. Kennedy’s old estate is reminiscent of a political era now long gone by.

GALLAUDET COLLEGE

A treasured college dedicated to educating the hearing impaired.

Library of congress

The central depository of America’s book and film collections.

howard university

A leading historically black university centered around excellence in truth and service.

eastern market

A gathering place for food and shopping on the eastern side of Capitol Hill.

georgetown university

A Jesuit University known for research and politics was founded in 1789.

The OLD phone booth

Also once known as the Verizon Center where basketball is played with passion.

folger theater

Shakespeare on stage regularly.

national harbor

Great everything here in one of Washington’s newest developments. A replica of Air Force One is here, too.

sailing marina

If you like the wind and love the water, this spot is for you.

torpedo factory

An art center in the heart of Old Town Alexandria where history and innovation coexist.

union station

The central meeting place in Washington when rail schedules run your life.

ford’s theater

The place where Lincoln last smiled and a nation still remembers.

US botanic garden

At the foot of the U.S. Capitol, growth is treasured within these glass walls.

martin luther king jr memorial

A legacy chiseled in stone watching over a still-evolving nation.

national theater

Another place in downtown DC where exceptional performing art is presented.

the fbi

Where principles of law and order are shared with the public who want to know about security at home.

Francis scott key memorial park

A quiet memorial park dedicated to the composer of our national anthem.

national building museum

The intersection where architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning meet.

holocaust museum

A place where haunting history is never forgotten and brave stories are shared.

memorial bridge

A bridge that honors memories connecting Virginia and DC over the Potomac River.

national press club

The center of national media and press in the capital city.

Crystal city

A place where people live, work, and play just across the river from DC itself.

bureau of engraving

Printing and engraving of money, and more.

gallery of art skating rink

A winter wonderland spot on the National Mall where skating is the name of the game.

hirshhorn sculpture garden

The Smithsonian’s garden for sculpture art, indoors and outdoors it’s on display.

natural history museum

Natural history in the nation is exhibited here in wonderful, sometimes interactive displays.

national horse show

The equestrian world celebrates showing off and competing in this outstanding show each year.

navy memorial

The name says it all.

DAR Constitution Hall

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a treasured music venue and headquarters for this group’s capital initiatives.