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Where D.C. Goes out to Play From a famous cupcake bakery to the W H E R E D . C . Georgetown waterfront, you’ll find the local area to be full of food, fashion and fun. Here is a selection of experiences GOES OUT you won’t want to miss. GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE TO PLAY GeorgetownCupcake.com Home of D.C.’s most sought-after baked goods, Georgetown Cupcake was the setting for TLC’s DC Cupcakes. STROLLING DOWN M STREET From major label chains to cute boutiques, M Street offers the capital’s best fashion, cafes and specialty shops. WASHINGTON MARRIOTT GEORGETOWN 1221 22ND STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20037 202.872.1500 | MARRIOTT.COM/WASWE ROOFTOP VIEWS DOWN BY THE WATER THE GREAT OUTDOORS POV AT THE W WASHINGTON D.C. GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT PARK CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL POVRooftop.com GeorgetownWaterfrontPark.org CCTrail.org Take in D.C. from a fresh perspective, Overlooking the Kennedy Center and the Following the route of the decommissioned overlooking the Washington Monument Key Bridge, this riverside park is a popular railbed of the 11-mile Georgetown Branch and Whitehouse. The newly imagined place to get out and enjoy in the warmer of the B&O Railroad, this leafy trail is rooftop is an ideal place to share a cocktail months. In summer, be sure to check out popular with walkers, joggers, bikers or drink. Take in incredible panoramic the lineup of films playing on the lawn as and rollerbladers. views and choose from a menu of tempting part of Georgetown’s Sunset Cinema. libations with humorous names inspired C&O CANAL WALK by D.C. politics. KEY BRIDGE BOATHOUSE NPS.gov/CHOH BoatingInDC.com/Boathouses/Key- Once the towpath alongside the TAKODA BEER GARDEN Bridge-Boathouse Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the TakodaDC.com Situated on the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown-to-Cumberland path A year-round, all-weather, rooftop terrace the Key Bridge Boathouse offers a unique skirts the once-invaluable waterway with a large bar and a beautiful view of the way to see the panoramic views of D.C. and through groves, parklands and even North Shaw neighborhood. They feature Virginia with kayak and canoe rentals and a historic battlefield. all-American food and drinks, including stand-up paddleboard yoga classes. 24 American draft beers and seasonal TUDOR PLACE specialty cocktails. SIGHTSEEING CRUISES TudorPlace.org CapitolRiverCruises.com Step back in time at Tudor Place, a stately See D.C. from the water on a narrated Federal-style mansion with gardens that MUSIC AND BREWS cruise that passes famous monuments, date back almost 200 years. ANTHEM Key Bridge, Memorial Bridge, Roosevelt TheAnthemDC.com Island, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial DUMBARTON OAKS DOaks.org Situated in the southwest waterfront Grove, the Watergate complex and the neighborhood, Anthem is D.C.’s hottest Custis-Lee Mansion. These lush parklands sit atop the highest new venue, attracting diverse acts from elevation in Georgetown, offering a quiet DC DUCKS TOURS all musical genres. escape across 27 acres of flora, with the DCDucks.com acclaimed Dumbarton Oaks Research 9:30 CLUB Former amphibious vehicles dating back Library and Collection. 930.com to World War II offer a memorable way to The 9:30 Club is a D.C. institution that experience D.C. on the land and by river. attracts the world’s best independent and MARKETS WATER TAXI alternative acts, from hip-hop to noise rock. ROSE PARK FARMERS MARKET PotomacRiverboatCo.com/Water-Taxi RoseParkDC.org/Events BLUES ALLEY Avoid traffic and hop along between key The Rose Park Farmers Market is held on BluesAlley.com waterfront locations. Wednesdays from May through to the start See the nation’s best jazz and blues artists of October. DISTRICT WHARF live on stage at this D.C. stalwart that has WharfDC.com been home to great music for over 50 years. UNION MARKET After a major redevelopment, District UnionMarketDC.com ROCK & ROLL HOTEL Wharf is D.C.’s newest place to connect, The impressive Union Market brings RockAndRollHotelDC.com bringing together top dining, shopping, together casual dining, fashion and With a focus on independent, alternative, entertainment, bars and venues. quality fresh ingredients under one roof. hard rock and punk, the Rock & Roll Hotel promises an exciting night of KEY LOCAL EVENTS EASTERN MARKET entertainment for live music fans. TASTE OF GEORGETOWN EasternMarket-DC.org TasteOfGeorgetown.com At 136 years of age, the Eastern Market Taste your way through Georgetown in one is a permanent fixture in the Capitol Hill FAMILY FUN fall afternoon. This most anticipated annual neighborhood, with farm-fresh produce PINSTRIPES epicurean festival is held in the heart of and local artisans selling their wares. Pinstripes.com/Georgetown-Washington Georgetown and supports non-profits in DUPONT CIRCLE FARMERS MARKET Pinstripes is a family-friendly bistro that the neighborhood. FreshFarm.org/Dupont-Circle.html brings together casual dining, 10-pin bowling and bocce ball under one roof. MARINE CORPS MARATHON This year-round market has been named MarineMarathon.com one of the top farmers markets in the BOOMERANG PIRATE SHIP The Marine Corps Marathon is an annual country. More than 50 farmers sell their BoomerangPirateShip.com marathon held throughout the D.C. area. The fruits and vegetables, a wide variety of Go marauding the Georgetown waterfront mission of the MCM is to promote physical artisan goods, District-made spirits and fitness, generate community goodwill, and aboard The Boomerang for family treasure beers and freshly prepared foods. promote the high standards and discipline of hunts, social drinks and fun on the Potomac. the Marine Corps. MONTROSE PARK TRUCKEROO NPS.gov/Places/Montrose-Park.htm TheBullpenDC.com/Truckeroo Get outside and enjoy the parklands and Don’t miss this monthly food truck festival at kids’ playground. the Bullpen, bringing together international flavors and artisanal street food. ©2019 Marriott International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All names, marks and logos are the trademarks of Marriott International, Inc., or its affiliates..
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