What to do in Washington DC?

What to do in Washington DC if you come for a week-end or just have little moments every now and then to visit the city? Pick what you prefer among those ideas!

The White House of course!

Start by going to the WHITE HOUSE & more importantly, visit their Visitor Centre, it’s very close and it’s interesting! From the White House you can walk there in 5 minutes.

Is it possible to visit the White House ?
Visitor center of the White House

Go to a nice market

Spend some time at the Eastern market in DC : https://easternmarket-dc.org

Eastern market in Washington DC

Go to see wonderful works of Art

At the National Gallery of Art – If you love the one in London, you will love this one too!

There are 2 buildings: an East wing for the modern & contemporary art and a West wing for the older paintings – they both communicate so you don’t need to get out to pass from one to another.

Discover a beautiful neighborhood

Go to see and walk around in Georgetown area, and enjoy its beautiful C&O Canal

What to see in Washington DC
Beautiful areas in Washington DC
Georgetown

While you’re in this area, go to see Georgetown University – it is very accessible (at least the garden) and the ancient building truly is beautiful

Best university in the US
Beautiful university
Georgetown university

Go to watch Live Shows

Go to DC Improv for Live shows – Described as “The top comedy spot in the nation’s capital!”, it opened its doors in 1992, showcasing national touring headliners and the best local performers. And it’s all in a highly accessible downtown location.

Good live shows and improvisation in Washington DC

And do you need a good Music Venue in DC?

Check this places and see what would be best for your night out!!

  • Madam’s Organ
  • 9:30 Club
  • DC9
  • Songbyrd Music House
  • Blues Alley Club
  • The Hamilton
best Live music places in Washington DC

You can also have relaxing drinks on a Roof Top

  • You can go to Whiskey Charlie on the roof of the canopy hotel on the SW riverfront to enjoy his PHENOMENAL views
Good roof top in Washington DC
Whiskey Charlie on the roof of the canopy hotel on the SW riverfront for his PHENOMENAL views
  • Or the roof top bar of the AC hotel in Navy yard
Good roof top in Washington DC
Or the roof top bar at the AC hotel in Navy yard

Enjoy & let me know how it goes!! Also, share your best experiences with me so we can add value to this article for others and for our next trips!!

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