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The ultimate long weekend in Washington, DC
01.05.2024 - 14:55 / lonelyplanet.com / José Andrés / Martin Luther King-Junior
While I admit I'm biased, Washington, DC, holds the key to my heart.
It's practically impossible to be bored here, what with a constant stream of new experiences, exhibits and events seeming to pop up daily. This makes DC one of the best cities around for a long weekend break – and one worth returning to on a regular basis.
These are my top recommendations.
How to get from the airport:
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Morning: Imagine the disbelief on my face when I moved away from DC and discovered people pay for museums everywhere else. Not in my city.
Get to the National Mall early to visit one or two of the Smithsonian-affiliated institutions, which are always free. I adore the National Museum of the American Indian and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden – and the National Museum of Asian Art is an underrated favorite. (Note that while you'll never have to pay to enter, you may need to reserve a timed entry ticket; check ahead of your visit).
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How to spend the day: The Chinatown/Gallery Place area in downtown DC has changed quite a bit over the years and is always worth a browse. Sometimes, I like to stop into the National Portrait Gallery to marvel at Amy Sherald's iconic portrait of Michelle Obama. Few can resist a photo among CityCenterDC's colorful alleys. Lunch must be done at China Chilcano or Oyamel, one of the gems in DC superstar chef José Andrés' portfolio.
Dinner: Maketto on H St has a little bit of everything: it's a clothing shop and communal space serving Cambodian-Taiwanese fare. Afterward, have a nightcap at Copycat Company, served up in a tiki glass.
After dark: I'm not ashamed to say that my idea of a fun night in DC is a visit to the majestic monuments. There are no crowds, and you'll witness some of the nation's greatest treasures illuminated under the moonlight. The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial is particularly moving to me.
Afterward, I like to drop in at a speakeasy, like Allegory in the basement of the boutique Eaton DC hotel. I know the monument-cocktail thing makes a peculiar combo, but it works. Trust me.
Morning: Grab a coffee from your hotel and try to catch the sunrise over the Lincoln Memorial. This was one of my favorite memories as a kid.
How to spend the day: A visit to DC isn't complete without a stop at what I call our golden triangle: the US Capitol Building, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress, which are all across the street from each other.
The leafy Capitol Hill neighborhood extends from the pearly white political buildings, and it's the perfect weekend spot. Since no one does brunch like DC (it's a proven fact),
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