Stay and do in DC

Where to stay and what to do in DC

rain or shine, we love dc

We hope you get to enjoy some of our beautiful city while you’re here.

SHINE

Walk the National Mall: We’ll likely be too late for cherry blossoms, but the tidal basin is always lovely in spring.
Visit the National Zoo: Conveniently located just a 15 minute walk from the Broadmoor
“Hike” Rock Creek Park: Many options with varying levels of commitment
Enjoy a drink at Heurich House: Outdoor beer garden in the lawn of a historic home

RAIN

Visit Smithsonian museums: Glenn suggests the National Museum of Asian Art on the National Mall and Darcy loves the Portrait Gallery in Chinatown
See a movie at E Street Cinema: Where Glenn and Darcy got engaged!
Get lost in the Mansion on O Street: A kooky and delightful historic home that can’t be described, may require reservations


WHERE TO STAY

There are MANY hotel and rental property options in DC, these are just a few to get you started:

Hotels CLOSE TO THE BROADMOOR

Omni Shoreham (to the Broadmoor: 30 min walk; 5 min cab)
Days Inn Conn Ave (to the Broadmoor: 20 min walk; 3 min cab)
The Line (to the Broadmoor: 45 min walk;15 min cab)

Hotels Between THE NATIONAL MALL and the Broadmoor (Logan Circle, Dupont Circle)

The Darcy (15 min cab to the Broadmoor; 10 min cab to the Mall)
Dupont Circle Hotel (12 min cab to the Broadmoor; 15 min cab to the Mall)
Residence Inn (10 min cab to the Broadmoor; 15 min cab to the Mall)
Westin (15 min cab to the Broadmoor; 10 min cab to the Mall)

Hotels CLOSE TO THE NATIONAL MALL

The Riggs (10 min walk to the Mall)
Hotel Washington (15 min walk to the Mall)

Please note that drive times can vary substantially depending on time and day. We recommend checking traffic and drive times ahead of travel. Please remember you’ll need to take a cab or public transit to the Broadmoor as there is no parking.


EAT AND DRINK

There are too many great options to list. These are some of our favorites, but we encourage you to explore!

SEAFOOD TOWER: Old Ebbitt
STEAK:
Bourbon Steak
SZECHUAN:
Astoria
VEGAN:
DC Vegan
MEXICAN: Taqueria Habanero
KOREAN: Anju

damn fine COFFEE: Java House, Bread Furst
BEER in a secret garden:
Heurich House
WINE from around the world: Compass Rose
Tiki Drinks: Bar charley