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A Couple's Guide to Washington, D.C.

There is something for everyone on our D.C. couples guide
There is something for everyone on our D.C. couple's guide | © Elvert Barnes / Flickr

Virginia is for lovers, but you’ll want to come to Washington, D.C. for these great date ideas. From a retro arcade to a spy-themed night out, there is something for everyone on this list. Spice up date night with any of the ideas below!

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Have Friendly Competition at Squash on Fire

Gym

What better place to take someone you’re courting than to the squash courts? While a squash date might sound like something from the 1980s, Squash on Fire transforms the old-school sport to a chic and boutique experience. Court rentals are $20 and equipment is $5 per person. You can join an instructional lesson, book a private coach, or figure it out yourselves by trial and error. Loser can buy drinks at Squash on Fire bar afterward.

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Role Play at the International Spy Museum

Museum

Add some mystery to your relationship at the International Spy Museum. You and your partner can assume new identities as part of Operation Spy, and see if you have what it takes to go undercover. After this one-hour adventure, continue the night of intrigue with dinner and drinks at the Watergate Hotel– home of the infamous Watergate scandal.

Mix up the morning routine at Kramerbooks & Afterwords

Bookstore

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Forget Sunday morning coffee and Netflix-binge. Go to Kramerbooks and pick up copies of the hottest new book, or challenge your partner to read your favorite novel. After you both get books, curl up in a comfy chair with a cup of joe and watch D.C. come alive.

Have fun at Atlas Arcade

Bar, American

Feel like a kid again (with the benefit of alcohol) at Atlas Arcade, D.C.’s only retro arcade. Load up on quarters and tackle old machines including Ms. Pacman and Street Fighter II. While there is no kitchen, after you work up an appetite, you can head down H Street for some good eats.

Forget Reservations at Rose's Luxury

Restaurant, American

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Don’t worry about planning months in advance for a nice night at one of D.C.’s hottest restaurant. Rose’s Luxury has a no-reservation policy. Get dressed up and prepare to stand in line outside (early weekdays are less busy, with lines forming around 4 p.m.). But patience is a virtue for a reason – the food is as beautiful as it is delicious. Try the stuffed gnocchi or stick with the classic oysters and granita.

About the author

Kirsten was born in North Carolina and moved to Washington, D.C. in 2015. She received a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked for newspapers, women's magazines and food publications. Currently, she works at a newspaper trade association. In her free time, she's running, reading and eating her way around DC.

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