Georgetown in an Afternoon

Why does Georgetown have it's own section you ask? Well Georgetown is quite the place to experience. Filled with fantastic shops, restaurants, and sights to see, it is an attraction in itself. Georgetown is a little out of the way of the other popular attractions in DC though(like the National Mall, the monuments, etc), so you have to factor in some time for it. Some ways to get to Georgetown are by metro(Foggy Bottom/GW Stop) and then its a 10-15 minute walk, you could drive yourself(parking is horrible and VERY expensive though), or you could take an Uber(rates will vary depending on where you start, plus beware rush hour in DC).

If you go to DC in the spring or summer be sure to check out Dumbarton Oaks. The museum features some interesting artwork from the Byzantine, Pre-Columbian art, and European masterpieces. It is a nice museum to see, that offers free admission! Plus this can be a great option if you want an escape from the DC heat.

 After you check out the museum, be sure to go to the gardens. The house and gardens is actually seated in the highest point in Georgetown(as said on their website), and has some amazing views of the city. The grounds feature a beautiful pool, tons of flowers, and gardens that feature different fruits and vegetables being grown. Walking around, it feels like you are in a real life Alice in Wonderland movie! There are tons of great photo opportunities here!

Once you walk around Dumbarton Oaks you will probably be hungry! At this point, it is in your best interest to head on down to M Street where all the shops and restaurants are. Visit the wide selection of stores to shop until your heart is content! A cool place to see is Dean and DeLuca, a unique and upscale grocery store! Featuring great food, and a large bakery, this is definitely a fun spot to visit.

Dean and DeLuca has some great sandwiches, if you are in that type of mood, but if you want a sit down spot there are many options. If you want a sleek European style restaurant, try Kafe Leopold. This unique mix of European cuisines is great for brunch, and lunch. There is a nice Vietnamese place called Pho Viet and Grill. The pho was very good, and can be a nice change. There are lots of restaurants in Georgetown though, so really look around; you won't make a bad choice. The last event that no day in Georgetown would be without, would be for cupcakes! Try some Georgetown Cupcakes(as seen on TLC), but be aware that there can be a long line. A tip would be to order your cupcakes ahead of time! This lets you skip the line, and go right inside to pick them up. Another cupcake place that is worth a visit is Baked and Wired. The line here is pretty long as well, but the cupcakes are DELICIOUS! Plus this place comes up with funny names for their cupcakes, so even if you are waiting in line you can admire the interior and laugh at the names.

                         Baked and Wired Cupcakes                   Georgetown Cupcakes(Photo Cred: R Khatri)

      Canals in Georgetown(Photo Credit: R. Khatri)

Photo Credit-R. Khatri

Georgetown is definitely something to see. Whether you go and see Georgetown University, Dumbarton Oaks, or just walk around M Street and experience the shopping. Georgetown is a great way to spend an afternoon. What did we miss in Georgetown that you would have done? Let us know in the comments below! If you want to see more pictures from our Georgetown adventure check out our Instagram @americainaday!

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