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Cheesetique is one of Washington, DC Trip.

1. Cheesetique

9.3
2411 Mount Vernon Ave (at E. Uhler Ave.), Alexandria, VA
Cheese Store · Del Ray · 59 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Mac and cheese: Rather than meld into a stringy mess, the cheeses bake into an almost souffle-like texture. Truffle-infused bread crumbs make for a delightfully crunchy crown. Read more.

Holy Cow is one of Washington, DC Trip.

2. Holy Cow

8.0
2312 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
Burger Joint · Del Ray · 57 tips and reviews

Burger DaysBurger Days: Unapologetically gluttonous, the burger joint's top picks are the pimento cheese-drenched Southern, the brie-bacon-&-truffled-honey Sacre Bleu or opt for a BOTM (Burger of the Moment) gut bomb. Read more.

The Bird is one of Washington, DC Trip.

3. The Bird

1337 11th St NW (at O St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 20 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Bitches Who Brunch's Best Bites 2016 winner for coffee cocktails! Read more.

Cookout is one of Washington, DC Trip.

4. Cookout

7.9
1688 E Market St, Harrisonburg, VA
BBQ Joint · 25 tips and reviews

David W.David Willmore: With over 40 flavors to choose from (and the ability to mix together multiple flavors) there are so many killer milkshake combos. (I typically go for a Oreo mint m&m and reeses cup combination.)

National Museum of American History is one of Washington, DC Trip.

5. National Museum of American History

9.1
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 357 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Don't miss the Star-Spangled Banner exhibit, and Dorothy's Ruby Slippers!

National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of Washington, DC Trip.

6. National Museum of African American History and Culture

9.4
1400 Constitution Ave NW (btwn 12th & 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 149 tips and reviews

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama delivered remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the future Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Read more.

National Portrait Gallery is one of Washington, DC Trip.

7. 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

SmithsonianSmithsonian: Check out American Presidents for portraits of the 43 presidents of the U.S., incl. the greatest historical painting in our nation's history, Gilbert Stuart's "Lansdowne" portrait of George Washington

Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of Washington, DC Trip.

8. Smithsonian American Art Museum

9.0
800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The museum includes folk art and crafts, decorative arts, and the largest collection of New Deal art and American Impressionist paintings. Visitors tend to adore the contemporary craft collection. Read more.

Signature Theatre is one of Washington, DC Trip.

9. Signature Theatre

9.1
4200 Campbell Ave (Campbell Ave), Arlington, VA
Theater · Fairlington - Shirlington · 32 tips and reviews

LetTeddyWin ..LetTeddyWin .com: Wonderful theater specializing in new musicals and intimate interpretations of classics, plus peerless productions of the work of Stephen Sondheim.

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is one of Washington, DC Trip.

10. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

8.0
1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Park · Kenilworth · 16 tips and reviews

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: This unique feature of Washington's park holds important collection of water plants, fish, reptiles and amiphibians. It was built in 1912 and the two green houses were built in 1913.

Newseum is one of Washington, DC Trip.

11. Newseum

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: See the door that led to Nixon's resignation at the Newseum and visit the exclusive Watergate complex of shops and condominiums in Foggy Bottom. -- Green Guide Editor

Nationals Park is one of Washington, DC Trip.

12. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 475 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: The Presidents Race takes place in the middle of the 4th & features Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln & Roosevelt. Don’t pledge your allegiance to Teddy. He hasn’t won since the race’s inception in ’06.

Busboys and Poets is one of Washington, DC Trip.

13. Busboys and Poets

1025 5th St NW (at K St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 298 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: Named after the poet Langston Hughes, this restaurant/bookstore/fair-trade market is a favorite hangout among NPR staffers.

Rose's Luxury is one of Washington, DC Trip.

14. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: One of the best appetizers fit for a last meal request: Crumbled pork sausage, litchis, coconut milk, tropical herbs, fiery habanero. When you get your bill: Chocolate-mint meringue cookies. Read more.

Sweetwater Tavern is one of Washington, DC Trip.

15. Sweetwater Tavern

9.0
3066 Gate House Plz (at Gallows Rd), Falls Church, VA
American Restaurant · 134 tips and reviews

David W.David Willmore: Try the root beer - it’s made in house and has a delicious balance of tangy and tart

Right Proper Brewing Company is one of Washington, DC Trip.

16. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.5
624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · U-Street · 95 tips and reviews

VenuVenu: Housemade pork rinds with pimento and kale with bacon slabs are wonderful here. Wash down with the housemade belgian.

Kingfisher is one of Washington, DC Trip.

17. Kingfisher

8.4
1414 14th St NW (btwn Rhode Island Ave & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 7 tips and reviews

morgmorg: free popcorn and a happy hour that goes relatively late (8pm). Bingo on Mondays, trivia Tuesdays and board games available any night. Great neighborhood bar

Tilt is one of Washington, DC Trip.

18. Tilt

8.2
1612 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 1 tip

Shaun C.Shaun Cook: Great cocktails, great beer, great fun!!! Worth going through the door for!!

Great Falls Park is one of Washington, DC Trip.

19. Great Falls Park

9.4
9200 Old Dominion Dr (at Georgetown Pike), McLean, VA
Park · 144 tips and reviews

National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife Federation: Enjoy DC Area's very own 20 foot waterfalls at Great Falls National Park

Cook Out is one of Washington, DC Trip.

20. Cook Out

7.4
2060 Plank Rd (at Greenbrier Shopping Center), Fredericksburg, VA
Fast Food Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

stephanie m.stephanie merhai: hush puppies, shakes, 5 dollar box! great when you don't want to spend a lot for lunch and its quality food😊