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WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C., the U.S. capital, is a city bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. Currently, I have only been to D.C. three times, so these are the best recs I can think of. When we move down to the area in a few years, this page will be more frequently updated as I discover new things.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2022
Attractions
(Points of Interest)
Arlington, VA 22211
A national cemetery run by the United States Army.
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First St SE, Washington, DC 20004
The seat of Congress.
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Tip: Visits to the Capitol need to be reserved in advance. Find more information here.
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Estate of runaway slave and civil rights advocate Frederick Douglass.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121
Former plantation of the first president of the United States, George Washington, and his wife, Martha.
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2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002
National memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003
National memorial built to honor Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408
Museum housing the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
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Tip: Admission is free and tickets are not required, but reservations are recommended during busy times of the year. Find more info here.
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Washington, DC
Landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., seen in Forrest Gump. Considered to be a primary location for political demonstration, first amendment activities, rallies, parades, etc.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
National museum dedicated to maintaining and preserving the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens.
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Note: Admission is free and tickets are not required.
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2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
An obelisk shaped building within the National Mall built to commemorate George Washington.
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Tip: Admission is free, but tickets are required. It is recommended to reserve tickets in advance. Find more information here.
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
Residence and workplace of the President of the United States.
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Tip: If you'd like to visit the White House, you need to request access via your local Representative. Find more information here.
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Bars
Truthfully, I've never been to a bar in D.C. before. Check back here for future updates on this section.
Eateries
1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
Friendly neighborhood bar serving casual fare and classic pub staples. We came here after Jarren graduated from Officer Candidate School for celebratory brunch on recommendation by our friend, T.J., who'd been here a handful of times before and swore it would be a good time. He was absolutely right. Although we did have to wait a bit to be seated because of how busy they were, the food was good, and what was even better was their $5 bottles of champagne and $5 juice carafes to go with it. Cheap brunch is the best brunch.
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Places I've Stayed
Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn
1533 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
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Length of Stay: 1 night
Price: N/A (Jarren's mom paid)
Do I recommend?: Yeah!
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My Review:
This hotel is pretty nice and is located in a decent area in terms of visiting downtown D.C. without racking up a downtown D.C. bill. It's only like, a 15 minute drive from most of the things tourists want to do in D.C. and is surrounded by restaurants and bars. It's a good value for a short trip, in my opinion.​