There's so much to do in charming, historic Georgetown that it's difficult to know where to start. We've narrowed the list down to a few essentials that will give you a taste of this wonderful neighborhood.
PLAY
Moonshot Studio at the Kennedy Center’s The Reach has activities like music mixing. Historic Tudor Place offers changing activities, while Washington Harbour lets you glide around an outdoor ice skating rink with river views (ice rink open through March 15, 2020).
The Reach, 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600
Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400
Washington Harbour, 3000 & 3050 K St. NW, 202.788.0944
EAT
Indulge in a five-course tasting menu at Reverie. Or, sit beside 1789’s roaring fireplace and dine on delectable offerings made from farm-fresh ingredients. Looking for a meal you can nibble while strolling along the canal? The gooey sandwiches at Say Cheese! do the trick.
1789, 1226 36th St. NW, 202.965.1789
Say Cheese! 1132 29th St. NW, 202.733.4743
Reverie, 3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW, 202.808.2952
SHOP
Update your winter wardrobe with high-quality pieces at Aritzia. Nearby, State & Liberty sells dress clothes to fit athletic types. While you’re hitting the shops, swing into Artist’s Proof to browse contemporary works by local and international creators.
Aritzia, 3210 NW M St., 202.333.3162
State & Liberty, 3101 M St. NW
Artist’s Proof, 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.2782
DRINK
At The Lounge at Bourbon Steak, the firepit provides warmth for alfresco drinks, while L’Annexe serves infused cocktails. Not into alcohol? Café Georgetown pours lovely lattes sipped under skylights.
Café Georgetown, 3141 N St. NW, 202.731.8373
L’Annexe, 2917 M St. NW, 202.525.5852
The Lounge at Bourbon Steak, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.342.0444