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Best things to do in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a city steeped in history and prestige. Well-known to both business and leisure travellers alike, it is on the short list of destinations that every international traveller must see at least once in their lives.
Home to some of the most recognisable buildings in the world, including, of course, The White House, Washington, D.C.'s skyline also features a number of notable buildings designed by celebrated architect, I.M. Pei. These include the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art and L'Enfant Plaza, which are both located within walking distance of the hotel.
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New discoveries
Over the last few years, a regeneration of areas and new attractions have helped turn the Nation’s Capital into a new hub for art and culture. Just a short walk from the hotel, District Wharf is attracting locals, visitors and residents alike to a brand new $2 billion development offering thrilling nightlife, new restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and bookstores. Live music is the attraction at the state-of-the-art Anthem where 6,000 fans can catch the hottest touring acts in all musical genres, whilst smaller venues such as D.C.-by-way-of-Austin at Pearl Street Warehouse, the hip Union Stage, or the Celtic folk at Kirwan’s Irish Pub, offer a lively atmosphere and a stage for cult acts.
A hot restaurant scene
The city is developing an inventive and thrilling restaurant scene, as recognised by the recent publication of the first ever Michelin Guide for Washington, D.C. in which fourteen establishments earned stars. Hot picks include micro-gastronomy pioneer minbar by Jose Andres, which is still one of the hardest tables to snag in the city, Rose’s Luxury, which famously doesn't take reservations.
District Wharf also offers some of the city's most fashionable restaurants including Fabio Trabocchi's Del Mar, Hank's Oyster Bar by Jamie Leeds, Officina by Nicholas Stefanelli, and Tiki TNT by Virginia native Todd Thrasher.
Shopping
Shop like locals in the Shaw and Penn Quarter neighbourhoods where local boutiques and contemporary brands lie side by side with recognizable names. At CityCenterDC luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Morgenthal Frederics are well represented.
Culture
Washington, D.C. is in a class of its own when it comes to museums, many of which are free to enter. The Smithsonian Institute has 19 museums (and millions more artefacts in storage) including the must-see National Museum of American History and National Air and Space Museum. As well as the renowned National Museum of Natural History there is Sant Ocean Hall and the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins. Or visit the newly refurbished Renwick Gallery and Sackler | Freer Galleries. The widely acclaimed and important National Museum of African-American History and Culture continues to draw big crowds over a year after its opening.
National Museum of Natural History
Visit the National Museum of Natural History just steps away from Salamander Washington DC.
The Anthem
See a show at the brand new Anthem music venue at the revitalized District Wharf.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Take time to visit the many museums nearby, like National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Museum of the Bible
In 2017, the Museum of the Bible became the newest museum to dot the D.C. skyline.