• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. National Gallery of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. National Mall

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3. Wharf District

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4. Smithsonian Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Cork Market & Tasting Room

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6. The Red Hen

7. Touchstone Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Willard InterContinental Afternoon Tea

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9. The Phillips Collection

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10. Osteria Morini

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11. United States Botanic Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

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13. Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Center for the Arts

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14. Eastern Market, Washington, D.C.

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15. Bullfrog Bagels

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16. Hillwood

17. Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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18. Purple Patch

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Washington, D.C., is a great destination for couples, home to stunning parks and monuments. Visit the National Gallery of Art which houses some of the most important art pieces in the world, stroll along the National Mall and explore the manicured Smithsonian Gardens along the way. In the evening, have a romantic dinner date, followed by a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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