Kate Gibbs

Of all the places where you can kick back with a drink (cocktail den, brewpub, wine bar), those with a killer view always come out on top. From the high-end spectacular to the neighborhood favorites, here are the best rooftop bars in DC. 


District of Columbia? More like District of Canoodling. Don’t let DC’s buttoned-up reputation fool you—there’s no shortage of romantic restaurants in DC to set the stage for seduction in the nation’s capital for your Valentine’s dinner and beyond. For a truly special occasion—and a night that will end with love songs blaring, and no breakup songs playing—say it with flowers with our top florist picks and a table at one of these most romantic restaurants in DC. Want to make it a night you won’t forget? Get a room at one of the best Washington, DC hotels and follow up with a decadent brunch in the morning.RECOMMENDED: Find more Valentine’s Day ideas for Washington, DC

Whether you prefer a bold red, a dry white or a flute full of bubbles, there’s a wine bar in the District for you. Get merry on sherry, swap recommendations with a master sommelier or unwind with a few bottles and as many friends at one of our favorite spots. Keep the party going at some of the city’s finest drinking destinations and happy hours.

Don’t stay in this New Year’s Eve, DC—get out and get amongst the action. If you’re looking for the best things to do in DC to ring in the New Year, we’ve got you covered. From epic prix-fixe dinners at some of DC’s best restaurants to a booze-fueled painting session to top DJs in some of DC’s best bars, these are the DC New Year’s Eve events you want to be at when the clock strikes 12.

Whether you’re an aspiring Olympian or a cautious shuffler, we’ve got the ideal indoor or outdoor ice-skating rink for you. Whirl around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden by fairy light, practice your figure eights in Georgetown and add the rest of the icy experiences to your holiday things-to-do list.

Only groups of eighth graders are still subjected to a canned bus tour with a prerecorded voice-over (we feel for you, kids). These days there are as many ways to see the sights as there are travelers. Here are our favorite Washington, DC tours with options to please fitness fanatics, Instagrammers and VIPS. Once you’ve made the rounds, be sure to post up at a few of our favorite bars and restaurants.