A Design Lover's Travel Guide to Washington, D.C. In a Day
Washington, D.C. is a trove of wonderful architecture and design. You have memorials created in the Roman style, bright graphic street murals – heck, even the metro arches are eye-catching. Here is the comprehensive guide to D.C. in a day for design lovers.
‘The Perfect Storm’ — King Crab, Poached Shrimp, Dressed Oyster, Smoked Char, Shrimp Linguica, 2 shots of Vodka and Bloody Mary Mix. The ultimate brunch cocktail! Brunch this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. Make your reservation now! #edibledc #dcbrunch #dcdining #oversizedcocktail #bloodymary #rawbar #oysterbrunch #dceats #acreativedc
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Brunch at the Salt Line
Restaurant, Seafood
Start your day at the Salt Line. This New England-inspired restaurant has a clean and marine aesthetic. Get reservations for brunch and order a jaw-dropping, gravity-defying Perfect Storm Bloody Mary. It is both a culinary and architectural masterpiece. Make sure to add it to your Instagram story!
Historic morning walk
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Walk off brunch with jaunt around the National Mall. Start by taking in the Capitol’s rotunda before making your way to the obelisk Washington Monument. From there, gaze at the Roman-style Lincoln Memorial. From the Lincoln, head toward the White House and take in the French Second Empire-style Eisenhower building next to the White House. It houses 553 rooms and two miles of black and white tiled corridors. (Fun fact: It was originally considered a monstrosity and compared to an asylum.)
Pop into the Renwick Gallery
Museum, Shop
Explore the National Building Museum
Building, Museum
Grab Lunch at Union Market
Charcuterie, Market, Contemporary
Enjoy Sangria and Jazz at the Sculpture Garden Pavilion Cafe
Memorial
Commemorate your trip with a poster
Day 2 of @craftybastards is on! We’ll be here till 5. Booth 154 @thisismadeindc
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Support local artists and instead of buying from the museum gift shop, pick up a poster from Victory Dance Creative. Artist Anthony Dihle created a bright and funky neighborhood series so you can order one that reminds you of your trip and brings a little bit of D.C. design to your home.
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