Happy August!

Summer in DC typically means a lot of tourists and extreme heat and humidity. With COVID thrown into the mix, it can be a bit tricky to find safe , fun things to do. I’ve curated a list of a few of my favorite museums, restaurants, and other outdoor activities to get you out of your homes this summer. I hope this inspires you to get out and about this season!

Museums:

• Hillwood
• Dumbarton Oaks
• Renwick
• National Portrait Gallery
• Spy Museum
• Artechouse

Outdoor Activities:

• Tour the monuments at night
• Walk/Run through Rock Creek Park
• Stroll the Arboretum
• National Sculpture Garden

Restaurants (with Patios):

• I Ricchi (Italian)
• Ambar (Balkan)
• Supra (Georgian)
• Mintwood Place (French-influenced American)
• Toro Toro (Tapas)

Bars (with Patios):

• Wild Days
• L’Annexe
• The Graham
• 12 Stories Bar
• Pitcher’s

Additional Museum openings can be found here and a list of various restaurants with safe social distancing practices can be found here.

I hope this list inspires you to get out and about this summer! Please let me know if there are any locations or restaurants I should add in!

XOXO

Parisa