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Momiji is one of DC.

1. Momiji

7.9
505 H St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
Red Hook Lobster Pound DC is one of DC.

2. Red Hook Lobster Pound DC

7.1
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 47 tips and reviews
Red Hook Lobster Pound DC is one of DC.

3. Red Hook Lobster Pound DC

7.1
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 47 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Every week the lobster meat for this food truck is driven down from Maine by its owners to ensure its freshness, a crucial factor in making a superior roll. Enojy! Read more.

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of DC.

4. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.7
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of DC.

5. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.7
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The world’s largest museum, The Smithsonian consists of 19 smaller museums and galleries and the National Zoo.

International Spy Museum is one of DC.

6. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews
International Spy Museum is one of DC.

7. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Visit this museum to pretend you’re James Bond or to learn how the world’s best detectives handled their toughest jobs.

National Air and Space Museum is one of DC.

8. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews
National Air and Space Museum is one of DC.

9. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Home to the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, be sure to pick up some space ice cream in the gift shop.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of DC.

10. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of DC.

11. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Named for President JFK, the Kennedy Center hosts plays, ballets and many of DC’s best theatrical events.

P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace is one of DC.

12. P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

515 15th St NW (at W Hotel), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 168 tips and reviews
P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace is one of DC.

13. P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

515 15th St NW (at W Hotel), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 168 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The bar at the W Hotel is known for the best views of the city. It is more notable than the hotel itself.

Newseum is one of DC.

14. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 306 tips and reviews
Newseum is one of DC.

15. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 306 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs is amazing, as are historical artifacts like pieces from the Berlin Wall.

National Portrait Gallery is one of DC.

16. National Portrait Gallery

9.3
800 F St NW (at 8th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 183 tips and reviews
National Portrait Gallery is one of DC.

17. National Portrait Gallery

9.3
800 F St NW (at 8th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 183 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The photography here is so impactful.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is one of DC.

18. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

8.9
700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Southwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is one of DC.

19. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

8.9
700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Southwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Situated behind the Washington Mall, take in contemporary works of art by Matisse, Picasso and Pollock or relax in the sculpture garden with a cup of tea.

Corcoran Gallery of Art is one of DC.

20. Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 17th St NW (at New York Ave. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Foggy Bottom · 33 tips and reviews
Corcoran Gallery of Art is one of DC.

21. Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 17th St NW (at New York Ave. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Foggy Bottom · 33 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The Corcoran houses both renaissance paintings and contemporary works of art. Visit on a Saturday, families get in free of charge.

Urban Chic is one of DC.

22. Urban Chic

1626 Wisconsin Ave NW (Reservoir Road NW), Washington, D.C.
Clothing Store · Georgetown · 5 tips and reviews
Sassanova Shoes & Accessories is one of DC.

23. Sassanova Shoes & Accessories

1641 Wisconsin Ave NW (Q Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Shoe Store · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews

24. Côté Jardin Antiques

3216 O St NW, Washington, D.C.
Antique Store · Georgetown · 1 tip

25. Côté Jardin Antiques

3216 O St NW, Washington, D.C.
Antique Store · Georgetown · 1 tip

ToryBurchToryBurch: Sit in the front courtyard and enjoy the garden or step inside and shop for antiques.

Equinox is one of DC.

26. Equinox

818 Connecticut Ave NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 32 tips and reviews
Stoddert Elementary School is one of DC.

27. Stoddert Elementary School

4001 Calvert St NW (at 40th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Elementary School · Glover Park · No tips or reviews
James Lee Sorenson Language and Communication Center is one of DC.

28. James Lee Sorenson Language and Communication Center

800 Florida Ave NE (at Gallaudet University), Washington, D.C.
College Academic Building · Ivy City · 1 tip
W Hotel - Washington D.C. is one of DC.

29. W Hotel - Washington D.C.

515 15th St NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 104 tips and reviews
DC Public Library - Petworth is one of DC.

30. DC Public Library - Petworth

7.4
4200 Kansas Ave NW (Georgia Ave NW / Varnum St NW), Washington, D.C.
Library · Petworth · 4 tips and reviews
St. Albans School is one of DC.

31. St. Albans School

7.4
3001 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Private School · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 3 tips and reviews
Eastern Senior High School is one of DC.

32. Eastern Senior High School

1700 E Capitol St NE (at 17th St NE), Washington, D.C.
High School · Kingman Park · 2 tips and reviews
Pew Charitable Trusts is one of DC.

33. Pew Charitable Trusts

901 E St NW, Washington, D.C.
Office · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 6 tips and reviews
PNC Place is one of DC.

34. PNC Place

6.5
801 17th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bank · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 3 tips and reviews
Columbia Room is one of DC.

35. Columbia Room

1021 7th St NW (Between New York Ave. & L Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 24 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Scotch Whiskey Skin created by Derek Brown. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. Read more.

Urban Chic is one of DC.

36. Urban Chic

1626 Wisconsin Ave NW (Reservoir Road NW), Washington, D.C.
Clothing Store · Georgetown · 5 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Shop here if you need a cocktail dress. We also like this store for its bright basics and fun accessories.

Sassanova Shoes & Accessories is one of DC.

37. Sassanova Shoes & Accessories

1641 Wisconsin Ave NW (Q Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Shoe Store · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: From shoes to jewelry to handbags, Sassanova is a great accessories boutique in Georgetown.

2 Amys is one of DC.

38. 2 Amys

8.8
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The perfect pizza pie- don’t miss the donuts served on Saturdays and Sundays at lunch.

Georgetown Cupcake is one of DC.

39. Georgetown Cupcake

8.5
3301 M St NW (at 33rd St.), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Georgetown · 407 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: A great place to pick up dessert, of course. Coconut is our favorite flavor.

Cafe Milano is one of DC.

40. Cafe Milano

8.3
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 81 tips and reviews
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

41. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Tory loves to eat here for a casual lunch with her boys and we love the history behind this DC institution- everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to President Obama has dined here.

Baked & Wired is one of DC.

42. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: The most delicious bakery in the city- order a soccer mom bar or a bee sting cookie. Be sure to take a photo on the pink bike on your way out, it’s always parked outside.

The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. Hotel is one of DC.

43. The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. Hotel

9.1
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 69 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to Mark Twain has stayed at The Willard. Be sure to check out the famed Round Robin Bar, where the mint julep is our favorite cocktail.

Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C. is one of DC.

44. Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C.

9.2
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 29th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 40 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C. is one of DC.

45. Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C.

9.2
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 29th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 40 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Spend a day at the renowned spa or walk down Georgetown’s M Street to visit DC’s best shops.

The Hay-Adams is one of DC.

46. The Hay-Adams

9.2
800 16th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 41 tips and reviews
The Hay-Adams is one of DC.

47. The Hay-Adams

9.2
800 16th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 41 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Just a step away from The White House, John Hay and Henry Adams once had homes on this exact site.

U.S. Green Building Council is one of DC.

48. U.S. Green Building Council

2101 L St NW (21st ST NW and L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Office · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 3 tips and reviews
Corcoran College of Art + Design - Georgetown Campus is one of DC.

49. Corcoran College of Art + Design - Georgetown Campus

1801 35th St NW, Washington, D.C.
College Arts Building · Georgetown · 1 tip
Le Diplomate is one of DC.

50. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 314 tips and reviews
Del Campo is one of DC.

51. Del Campo

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
South American Restaurant · Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of DC.

52. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

9.3
1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of DC.

53. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Renwick Gallery is one of DC.

54. Renwick Gallery

9.2
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW (17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 79 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of DC.

55. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews
The Phillips Collection is one of DC.

56. The Phillips Collection

8.8
1600 21st St NW (at Q St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 80 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of DC.

57. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato is one of DC.

58. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato

9.1
1704 Connecticut Ave NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews
Tabard Inn is one of DC.

59. Tabard Inn

8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Lupo Verde is one of DC.

60. Lupo Verde

7.2
1401 T St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · U-Street · 42 tips and reviews
Tryst is one of DC.

61. Tryst

8.7
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 298 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of DC.

62. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
ArtJamz Dupont Studio is one of DC.

63. ArtJamz Dupont Studio

8.9
1728 Connecticut Ave NW (S Street), Washington, D.C.
Art Gallery · Northwest Washington · 13 tips and reviews
U.S. House of Representatives is one of DC.

64. U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Southeast Washington · 38 tips and reviews
P.J. Clarke's is one of DC.

65. P.J. Clarke's

7.0
1600 K St NW (at 16th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 87 tips and reviews
Range is one of DC.

66. Range

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW (in Chevy Chase Pavillion), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 85 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of DC.

67. Amsterdam Falafelshop

1830 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · U-Street · 38 tips and reviews
Pinstripes is one of DC.

68. Pinstripes

7.7
1064 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bowling Alley · Georgetown · 39 tips and reviews
The Graham Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of DC.

69. The Graham Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.8
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 18 tips and reviews
Martin's Tavern is one of DC.

70. Martin's Tavern

8.7
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW (at N St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 92 tips and reviews
Barcelona Wine Bar is one of DC.

71. Barcelona Wine Bar

9.2
1622 14th St NW (btwn Corcoran & R St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 136 tips and reviews