Date Night in Washington

National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.

Live-K Karaoke Bar | The Wharf

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Whiskeys lead the way at high-end bar with American menu, themed dining rooms & an open air terrace.

DC Improv Comedy Club

Decades-old subterranean comedy club featuring national acts as well as local talent.

The Park at 14th

Lively nightclub & restaurant serves comfort food & drinks amongst contemporary decor & chandeliers.

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Opulent estate with 18th-century Russian Imperial & French decorative art, 13-acre gardens & cafe.

The Capital Grille

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Planet Word

19th-century building home to immersive exhibits & karaoke sessions dedicated to the spoken word.

Open City

Pizza, all-day breakfast & more gourmet diner fare in an airy, tin-ceilinged space with a patio.

ChurchKey

Snacks, flatbreads & cheese plates accompany a large selection of bottled & draft beers, some rare.

National Museum of Asian Art

Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.

Decades DC

Retro-themed, 3-story nightclub featuring '80s & '90s music amid throwback decor & artwork.

Lafayette Square

This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.

Echostage

Vast nightspot offering bars, a dance floor, a smoking area & large-scale live music performances.

Tryst

Easygoing coffeehouse drawing hipsters with live music, eclectic furniture, sandwiches & sweets.

OLIO E PIÙ

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Outdoor memorial commemorating people who served in the Korean War through lifelike statues & more.

Oohh's & Aahh's

Hearty down-home soul food such as fried chicken & collard greens presented in a no-frills setting.

Fiola Mare

Sophisticated Italian seafood, plus wine & cocktails, in a luxe, modern setting with river views.