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WHAT TO DO

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Amy Sherald's
portrait of
Michelle Obama
resides in the
National Portrait
Gallery. No tickets
or reservations
are required
for entry to the
exhibitions.

WHERE TO STAY
Explore the city with The District
by Hilton Club, conveniently located
between Dupont Circle and Georgetown
and a stone's throw from many of the
capital's monuments and museums.

Local Perspective

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ordered by Virginia, Maryland
and the Potomac River,
Washington, D.C., the U.S.
capital, is more than a center of
government-it's a diverse hub
of cuisine, culture and history.
Explore it through the eyes of
soon-to-be-wed locals Kristina J. and Ali G.
"D.C. is a high-functioning, fast-paced city,
but there are passionate people here, people
who really care about the world and making
it a good place," says Kristina.
For an art date, Kristina and Ali suggest
The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle, where
nearby visitors can also schedule a visit to
Dupont Underground-once a subterranean
streetcar station, now an arts venue. Other
favorite spots include the National Portrait
Gallery in Chinatown and the Tidal Basin.
"I proposed at the Tidal Basin, across from
the Thomas Jefferson Memorial," says Ali. It's
here that each spring many of the city's 3,000plus cherry blossom trees transform into
a sea of puffy, cotton-pink blooms, inspiring
the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.
"I also like the Lincoln Memorial. You
get a view of the Smithsonians and other
monuments," Kristina says. Ali advises
strolling off the beaten path. "Go to outskirt
neighborhoods like Mount Pleasant and
Columbia Heights, or walk down Seventh
Street from the Capital One Arena down to
the Archives-you'll pass around 15 different
types of cuisine."
Though the city's beloved cherry blossoms
make springtime a favorite, both Kristina and
Ali say fall is one of the best times to visit.
To really enjoy the season's foliage, Kristina
suggests heading to Georgetown, where
visitors can also catch an autumn sunset over
the shops on M Street for an "awesome view."

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