Cocktail bar · Downtown
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"Creative director Deke Dunne highlights the balance of sugar, fat, and acid in creamy cocktails, especially during hot weather." - Lulu Chang
Southern restaurant (US) · Penn Branch
Comfort food in a casual setting such as shrimp and grits and smothered pork chops.
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Federal government office · White House Grounds
Discover the iconic White House, a historic landmark where you can soak in its grandeur on a tour—perfect for snapping that selfie from afar.
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Soul food restaurant · U Street
Open since 1944, no-frills diner slinging large portions of down-home Southern classics.
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Hotel · Shaw
Victorian-era mansion offering genteel lodging & an elegant New American restaurant. Housed in a genteel 1864 mansion, this elegant Downtown hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and a 7-minute walk from the Metro. The individually decorated, Victorian-style rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and en suite bathrooms. Suites, including a bi-level unit, add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. The hotel features a fitness room. There's also an intimate New American restaurant with a refined dining room featuring marble fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cozy bar.
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Italian restaurant · Downtown
Nestled in CityCenterDC, this Italian gem dishes out seasonal favorites like handmade pasta in a lively setting that exudes warmth and sophistication.
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Restaurant · U Street
Bresca delivers a relaxed Michelin-starred dining experience with inventive French fare and stellar cocktails, all in a lively bistro vibe.
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Hotel · Georgetown
Sophisticated hotel with a refined restaurant, a full-service spa & a cozy lounge bar. A 2-minute walk from Georgetown Ferry Terminal, this sophisticated hotel is 3 miles from the National Mall and 2 miles from The White House. The polished rooms have marble bathrooms and 400-thread-count bed linens, as well as flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Wi-Fi is available. Suites add separate living areas and soaking tubs; upgraded suites have kitchenettes. Room service is available 24/7. There's an elegant restaurant and a cozy lounge bar, as well as a garden terrace, a luxe spa and a gym.
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Experience luxury at the Four Seasons Washington DC, where chic rooms meet exceptional dining, a top-notch spa, and attentive service—truly a getaway delight.
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Art museum · National Mall
The National Gallery of Art dazzles with a stunning collection spanning centuries, all for free—an art lover's paradise in D.C.
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Bar · U Street
Casual spot featuring a wide range of sparkling wines by the glass or bottle, plus pizza and bar bites.
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