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See. U.S. National Arboretum Home to the National Herb Garden, a vast collection exploring herbs' cultural and historical significance.

Eat. Maydān Experience a soulful Lebanese restaurant with a wood-fired hearth and flavors from neighboring countries. Dōgon Kwame Onwuachi's ambitious and polished restaurant in Washington D.C. Zorba's Cafe A long-standing Greek restaurant off Dupont Circle, a local favorite for decades.

Stay. Willard InterContinental A historic 200-year-old landmark hotel in the heart of the city. Hay-Adams A grand hotel offering a luxurious stay with historical significance. The Jefferson A grand hotel known for its historical charm and elegant accommodations. Watergate An infamous hotel, part of the city's rich and storied past.

Atlas ObscuraApr 10, 2026

These Historic D.C. Spots Tell America’s Story

This year, the United States celebrates a major milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and America became an independent nation. The country’s Semiquincentennial is an important time to reflect on the people, ideals, and events that have shaped it, as well as what the future holds. And what better place to celebrate the U.S. than its capital city? D.C. is home to…

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 19, 2025

23 Best Hotels in Washington, DC, the Nation's Vibrant Capital

Where to stay in the home of presidents and presidential suites.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 13, 2025

The Soulful Lebanese Restaurants That Bring Together DC's Immigrant Community

Since the 1970s, Lebanese immigrants in the DC area have used food—pillowy pita, tender grape leaves, smoky babaghanoush—to create a sense of home.

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  • The WharfNeighborhoodwaterfront DC neighborhood
  • MaydānRestaurantfirst Middle Eastern restaurant to earn a Michelin star
  • Lebanese TavernaRestaurantfirst on the scene in Arlington, opened in 1979
  • LebTavRestaurantfast-casual concept, one inside the Pentagon food court
  • Lebanese Taverna MarketMarketlocated in Arlington
  • ZaytinyaRestauranteastern Mediterranean mezze eatery in DC’s Penn Quarter
  • ililiRestaurantstylish Lebanese restaurant, second location at The Wharf
  • NeylaRestaurantpopular Lebanese restaurant in Georgetown
  • Kirby ClubPlacesocial club founded in 1933, reopened as NAJA
  • NAJARestaurantreopened space, named for grandmother Najah
  • Villa YaraRestaurantopened in 2023 in a renovated Georgetown townhouse
  • Iskandar Restaurant GroupPlace
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The GuardianMar 16, 2024

A local’s travel guide to Washington DC: what to eat, see and do in three days

Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurant From phone chargers to podcasts, the best road trip accessories make the miles fly by People love to be rude about Washington DC because it’s full of so many politicians, feds, and consultants who wear fleece vests and don’t take off their work lanyards when they leave the office.…

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