Greetings from DC! I am here until Thursday then off to NYC for a few days. It was very cold in Dallas leading up to this trip so I thought I was prepared for the cold. I was not but I am sure loving it!
Andrew has a work training and I am spending my mornings working from our room and afternoons exploring.
We got in Friday afternoon and after checking into our hotel we high tailed it to The White House and walked around the monuments.
Then we met up with my family for the opening home game of GWU basketball and when the court is named after a family member you get pretty good seats! We had a blast eating in the private club and enjoying a great basketball game.
Saturday morning was Andrews first day of training and while he did that I went to the Holocaust Museum, White House, Saw a ton more monuments and then met Andrew for lunch.
The Holocaust Museum was truly a place everyone needs to visit. Being raised Jewish I learned a lot about the Holocaust from my grandparents but seeing the museum really had me emotional. I was so glad I could light a candle for my ancestors and really take the time to think about what they went through.
After lunch I headed to the Georgetown Campus to walk around and then of course make a visit to The Tombs(AKA St. Elmos Bar from St. Elmos Fire). Then I did some shopping on M street which was a ton of fun and very crowded. I also had no idea there was a Dean and DeLuca so that was a great surprise! I grabbed a Hot Chocolate to have while shopping and it was the perfect companion.
I was pretty exhausted after that. I walked 8 or so miles on Saturday. We kept Saturday night low key and grabbed Shake Shack for dinner(Andrew’s first time) and then headed back to our hotel for drinks!
Sunday was a pretty fun day as well. I love being in rival Football cities on Game day. Especially when the Cowboys have a bye week and I just watch the other teams lose 🙂
I started my day having Starbucks with Andrew and then meeting my blog friend turned IRL friend Kelly for Brunch at a really yummy place called Scion. Then I sat with Andrew while he had Thai food for lunch. I hung back at the hotel doing work for a few hours before exploring Dupont Circle.
We met up with some other blog turned IRL friends Hudson and Emily for dinner. Check out their blog it is so great! They spoke at WGS Philly back in September and I got the chance to spend time with them there so it was so fun to catch up again and double date!
Monday was spent with Jaci, Andrew’s cousin! Her and I went to the Newseum and had some lunch and drinks and basically just had a fun day of girl time. I got a little work done after that then Michael(Jaci’s husband), Jaci, Andrew and I went to dinner at an amazing Italian Restaurant. So good to see family while we are in DC!
I still have 2 full days in DC before we head to NYC and I have a lot of the Smithsonian to see!
Oh and no Olivia Pope sightings for those who asked 😉
Have you been to DC before? Anything you recommend I see?
I have never been to DC before but it’s on my list of places to go!! Looks like you are having a blast girl!!!
So glad you are enjoying your time in D.C. – did you love Founding Farmers? I haven’t explore Georgetown yet, but I really need to. I read online somewhere that when House of Cards is filming, they put up maps of where to go. May need to try that soon.
What a great post! #1: I LOVE DC (my best friend lives there). #2: One of the monuments at the top is of Albert Gallatin, which is who my hometown is named for. #3 I love Hudsonandemily.com! It sounds like you had on awesome trip! #jealous 🙂
I’ve never had Shake Shack before either, but it’s definitely made itself on my to-do list lately!
I haven’t been to DC since I was in elementary school. I need to go back. I think I would appreciate it much more now! Glad you and A are having a wonderful time! You look so fashionable as well! xoxo
If you can swing it you and Andrew should check out the National Harbor one evening it’s beautiful and already decorated for Christmas! Sorry we’ve not been able to catch up…wish I could hug you!
Jealous you got to see Modern Camelot!! My brother-in-law lives in DC. Hope y’all had a blast.
Seeing all these pics has me DYING to go to DC! I haven’t been since I was a kid, and I know I would appreciate the monuments and museums so much more now. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Before I got to the bottom I was going to suggest the Newseum but glad you already went! So many fun things to explore in DC! Hope you enjoy your time here!
This looks like such a fun trip! I haven’t been to DC since I was 11 years old- and I hardly remember it. Many friends of mine have been visiting there recently and all their photos makes me want to go!
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I love the Newseum! Went there about 5 years ago and didn’t get to see everything. Need to go back! Did you make it to Georgetown Cupcake?
These pictures of your trip are amazing! I love D.C.!
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Whoa! Looks like you kept busy during his training! I was just telling my husband that we need to go visit our family up there!
D.C. is fantastic!! I was just there a few weeks ago and had a blast. Hope you continue to have fun on your East Coast adventure!!
I can’t wait until my kids are older. I want to go to all of the monuments with them. I went to DC once in high school and had a lot of fun seeing all the monuments.
My daughter lived in Bethesda for a while so we made it down to the Hill a number of times to see the street vendors and eat breakfast at the market. It’s lots of fun and the breakfast is like being in an old farm community. Have a great time.
Looks like you are having a great time! 🙂 Thank you for sharing these cool photos!
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I love DC. So glad you’re having a great time! Hope the weather cooperates.
I lived in DC area for 8 years including training at Georgetown! I love it there. So much to see and do. I do want to go to the Holocaust museum on my next visit. And I made many stops to that Dean and Deluca. Yum!
I absolutely enjoyed my time in DC as I am sure you did as well. Georgetown also has a beautiful campus. Lots to see and do in the Nation’s capital.
I am dying to go to DC and NY but for now I will live through your post. Have fun!
Woohoo! Love this post, and loved our time with you & Andrew!