9 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN DC FOR COUPLES

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There are many ways to escape the bustle of the city’s busy sidewalks to have a truly romantic experience here.

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GO FOR A WALK AROUND THE TIDAL BASIN

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ENJOY DATE NIGHT AT A SPEAKEASY

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What’s more romantic than wandering through a museum, quizzing your companion about all the things they know about obscure topics?

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Fall foliage is pretty romantic in itself, right? I’m a huge fan of the East Coast in the fall and Great Falls is no exception.

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Blagden Alley is a cobblestoned back alley that is home to some of the city’s most chic coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, all hidden away from the public eye of 9 Street NW.

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9 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN DC FOR COUPLES

There are many ways to escape the bustle of the city’s busy sidewalks to have a truly romantic experience here.

GO FOR A WALK AROUND THE TIDAL BASIN

This area is an offshoot of the Potomac River where the water is still and you can enjoy gravel paths with excellent views of the Jefferson Memorial.

ENJOY DATE NIGHT AT A SPEAKEASY

Nothing says romance quite like secrets, and the best places to go for secrets in Washington DC are the speakeasies.

What’s more romantic than wandering through a museum, quizzing your companion about all the things they know about obscure topics?

SPEND A DAY AT THE MUSEUMS

Fall foliage is pretty romantic in itself, right? I’m a huge fan of the East Coast in the fall and Great Falls is no exception.

GET SOME FRESH AIR AT GREAT FALLS

Blagden Alley is a cobblestoned back alley that is home to some of the city’s most chic coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, all hidden away from the public eye of 9 Street NW.

SNEAK A PEEK INTO BLAGDEN ALLEY

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