Things to do in Washington DC.

going to DC. on business by myself for a week starting this monday.

What non touristy things are there to do? I have seen every monument, every national treasure a few time. Trying to stay off the beaten path this time.

Good places to grub?


thanks.

 

Since it isn't right there in Washington proper, have you been to Mt. Vernon? I went there a couple of years ago and it was well worth the short trip.

Also, I could spend years in all of the Smithsonians.


Have fun!

 

http://proofdc.com/
Good eat and good drinks!

 

oh ya...gota check out the smithsonian.

Thanks guys..I will check out mt vernon and I have heard about proof. I will most likely hit that up

 

Buy John Boehner (A-NOTHER) drink.

 

I do.
every year.
with my taxes.

 

If you're a cigar guy (or, if you dont mind the smoke) check out Shelly's Back Room... AWESOME burgars and great bartends to shoot the $hit with.

http://www.shellysbackroom.com/

 

Get yourself a camera, a dark hoodie, dark glasses, and a ball cap, and walk around the Treasury building, repeatedly.

Pause frequently to take pictures of the building.

Stop random passersby and ask, "Kenneth. what is the frequency?"

 

If you are a beer drinker, go to Bier Baron Tavern. It's the successor to the storied Brickskeller, which had a claim to having the world's largest collection of different beers under one roof. Bier Baron isn't anywhere close in that regard, but it's better than just about anywhere else you'll find.

http://inlovewithbier.com

 

Ben's Chili Bowl

http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/default.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben's_Chili_Bowl

 

Pretend you're the main character in a Dan Brown book and go one a DC Masonic conspiracy scavenger hunt.

 

This is a great suggestion. They decorate nicely for Christmas (12 trees, IIRC).

 

Protest ... Just cuz. It can be anything. Make up signs against the fuzzy pink bunny and let 'er rip. It'll make for great stories.

 

Moon congress.

 

Ben's is eh at best. A lot of hype, meh food.

Where you staying and what type of food (price wise) you want?

 

I am staying at the Crowne plaza Hamilton.

Price doesnt bother me, but an option of cheap, and an option of pricey would be nice.

 

There are lots of bars and restaurants on M Street and Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown. Or, check out the Old Ebbitt Grill on 15th Street near the Whitehouse. My favorite new music venue is in the basement of The Hamilton, across the street from the Willard Hotel at 14th and F Streets. And the bar/restaurant on the ground floor seems to have become the hot place to meet and greet after work.

 

Shellys is decent but the outdoor terrace at Mortons at Connecticut and L is better; they have it tented in with heaters this time of year.

I second this; Georgetown and the Hamilton are both great options; Ceiba is right near the Hamilton and is also very good.

Lastly, maybe take in A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre; even if you've seen the movie a million times it's a great way to experience it.

 

I used to live 3 or 4 block from there (up wisconsin from that corner). I like that area a lot.

Old Eddit used to be okay but their food is not all that great anymore (bland and boring). It is cool because of how old it is.

Here's Sam's suggestions:
Zatinya - mediterranean
Jaleo - tapias (spanish)
Toki underground - ramen
Old Europe - German. up wisconsin about 4 ~ 5 blocks from the corner of M. I like this place but Sam says it's "meh." Great beers!
BLT steak - EXPENSIVE but great steaks and popovers.
Politcal people watching? The Bombay club. Food is pretty darn okay.
Go to the upstairs bars at W for drinks (and people watching). It overlooks the whitehouse.

Bars? No idea anymore.