Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Washington DC

"We have all seen paper copies of fine works of art hanging in homes and businesses. Once, you step inside the National Gallery of Art, you get to see the real pieces for your own eyes. The west building features early European and American works and boasts the only painting by Leonardo Da Vinci in the Americas."

"The free museum and sculpture garden, National Gallery of Art, is home to one of the best fine art collection in the world. The Italian Renaissance collection is widely known as the strongest collection at the National Gallery of Art. The only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas is shown at the museum."

"With two massive buildings filled with contemporary and classical art, what’s not to love about this gallery?. The National Gallery of Art also features a six-acre sculpture garden. In the permanent art collection, you can expect to find artworks from the likes of da Vinci and Calder."

"Anchoring the Mall's west end is the hallowed shrine to Abraham Lincoln, who gazes across the Reflecting Pool beneath his neoclassical, Doric-columned abode. The words of his Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural speech flank the huge marble statue on the north and south walls. On the steps, Martin Luther King Jr delivered his famed 'I Have a Dream' speech; look for the engraving that marks the spot (it's on the landing 18 stairs from the top)."

"A 19-foot-tall (5.7-meter-tall) marble statue of President Abraham Lincoln dominates the Lincoln Memorial, situated at the edge of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington DC. The most visited National Park Service site in the city is an homage to the 16th president of the United States, who helped to preserve the Union during the Civil War and delivered the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation.More"

"Looking at the reflection of the Washington Monument in the Reflecting Pool from the top of the stairs at the Lincoln Memorial is a memory you won’t forget. Washington DC Itinerary: Day 2"

"A short distance south of the White House is the Washington Monument, a structure built in the mid-1800s to honor the United States’ first president, George Washington. The monument is the world’s tallest stone structure and, at one point from 1884 to 1889, was the tallest structure on the planet. Visitors can go inside the Washington Monument with a ticket."

"The 555-foot white shaft of the Washington Monument is a familiar icon of the National Mall, and a beautiful sight, especially when mirrored in the long Reflecting Pool at its foot. Construction of the obelisk to honor the nation's first president did not proceed smoothly. The plan was approved by Congress in 1783, but ground wasn't broken until 1848."

"Peaking at 555ft (and 5in) and composed of 36,000 blocks of stone, the Washington Monument is the district's tallest structure. Political shenanigans followed by the Civil War interrupted its construction."

"The National Portrait Gallery is located north of the National Mall and shares its home at the Old Patent Office Building with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Like the name suggests, the National Portrait Gallery houses historic and culturally-significant portraits and photographs. Famous exhibits at the National Portrait Gallery include the Hall of Presidents, Time magazine covers, a Frederick Douglass daguerreotype, and more."

"It houses tens of thousands of pieces, seen by over 2 million visitors a year, within a Greek Revival frame. The gallery’s indoor courtyard is also one of D.C.’s most beautiful interiors."

"The Capitol building is a relic to behold in of itself, with its royal blue and deep brick Minton tiles and embellished bronze-cast doors. Marble and bronze statues of such luminaries as Rosa Parks and Helen Keller, the latter commemorated in a tactile sculpture that visitors can touch for its Braille writing, flank the building’s Emancipation and National Statuary Halls. Constantino Brumidi’s famed 1865 fresco, “Apotheosis of Washington,” illuminates the eye of the Capitol’s rotunda 180 feet above ground, depicting President George Washington rising toward the heavens among Greek and Roman gods."

"The U.S. Capitol dome towers above the Roman columns and manicured gardens of this iconic heart of American government. Topped by the bronze Statue of Freedom, the Capitol is the political and geographic center of Washington D.C. The building houses the legislative branch of Congress, with the Senate meeting in the north wing and the House of Representatives in the south wing. When Congress is in session, visitors can watch politicians debate all flavors of legislative issues, as they’ve done here since 1800.More"

"Take a tour of the U.S. Capitol Building and see the Hall of Columns, the rotunda, and the old Supreme Court chambers. From the visitors’ gallery, you can watch bills being debated, votes being counted, and speeches being given. Tours of the Capitol are free; however, tour passes are required."

"Cutting-edge lounge with over 6,000 square feet of space, Josephine caters to the well-dressed. This black-walled and purple-lit space is lush with beautiful people, its bar with high-end drinks."

"With two locations in nearby Virginia – Arlington and Alexandria, this bakery is dedicated to bringing fresh baked goods to the masses including those with gluten dietary needs. Dig into gluten-free items such as peanut butter cookies, coconut macaroons, egg croissant sandwich and vanilla or chocolate cake with your choice of vanilla bean or chocolate frosting. They even sell a gluten-free vegan blueberry muffin from Rise Bakery."

"Buzz Bakery & Coffee will get you buzzing with their strong coffee, sweet pastries, and dog-friendly patio. Dog treats will be served, too!"

"The Shops at Iverson Mall in Temple Hills, Maryland, is home to a decades-old bakery that’s long known for its chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies. Over the years, it’s gained an enormous following, including devotees who are members of a monthly cookie delivery service."

"Let’s start building our list with a bakery that has made cookies its main focus. In the center of Adams Morgan, one of D.C.’s most lively neighborhoods for nightlife, Insomnia Cookies does its job to near perfection. Specializing in delivering warm and delicious snacks right to the doors of cookie fans, it is most proud of skillfully feeding its customers’ insatiable hunger, even if it hit at the most inappropriate hour."

"Insomnia Cookie, which also delivers, serves up warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies until 4 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday to Wednesday."

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"One cannot eat, think or sleep well if one has not dined well, and Asia Nine is here to offer you spectacular dining experience. Drawing inspiration from different Asian cultures, the restaurant’s interiors boast rich tones that envelop guests in a warm, exotic atmosphere. Take a look at their modern menu and the wide selection of sake from the bar for a memorable culinary experience."

"El diseño de Asia Nine se inspira en diferentes culturas asiáticas. Los colores preciosos y las maderas nobles envuelven a los huéspedes en un ambiente cálido y exótico. Ofrece gastronomía tailandesa, japonesa, china, indonesia, vietnamita, un bar de sushi y un bar salón."

"Asia Nine has some of the best Chinese food in DC along with a full menu of Thai, Japanese, Indonesian and Vietnamese to go along with it!. They have a full service sushi bar, a boi..."

"Kyoto Sushi, a sushi bar and Japanese spot that offers seafood and more in Fairlington-Bradlee, is another go-to, with four stars out of 208 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3676 King St. to see for yourself. The menu focuses on bento-style boxes, but includes a range of traditional options (as well as some Korean dishes, like bulgogi)."