washington photo: Courtesy of W Washington DC Bird's Eye The country's capital isn't just a hub for politics-the history-rich district is home to some of the top establishments and attractions in the world. Museum junkies and theatergoers had even more to see in Washington in 2019, from a landmark expansion at the Kennedy Center and the reopening of the Smithsonian's fossil hall to the debut of the International Spy Museum's new building. D.C.'s food and hotel scene kept pace too with buzzy restaurant openings, a fleet of food halls, and new rooftop bars overlooking the city's famed monuments. By Adele ChApin Reports on Washington's newest event spaces bizbash.com/venues W Washington D.C. renovated its rooftop POV, adding new floor-to-ceiling retractable windows on the terrace for all-year-round views of the White House and the National Mall. POV's new look from architecture and interior design firm Studio Gaia debuted in May 2019. A mural from Baltimore artist Gaia welcomes guests from the rooftop elevators into the Terrace entrance, and the decor incorporates design elements from Brutalist architecture and the D.C. Metro. New seating zones can accommodate as many as 120 seated guests; the bar is available for buyouts. (515 15th St. NW, whotels.com) 189http://www.whotels.com http://www.bizbash.com/venues