D.C. for the 4th of July?

It’s a good time to be there, but yes it will be very hot.

Get to the Capitol early enough to get a good seat on the lawn for the concert and fireworks.

Seeing Stevie Wonder play “Superstitious” while the fireworks were going off behind him is a memory that I won’t forget.

Honestly I think there are others here who would be much better at pointing out good restaurants. There’s a lot of great places though. Old Ebbitt is touristy but it’s a good lunch spot.

I will say, if you like bourbons and whiskeys, go to Jacks Rose for a drink one night.

DC on the 4th is great though it does get hot and crowded.

Old Town is actually a great spot to catch the fireworks and it's a bit more my style.

Mount Vernon is a must and if you plan on touring the city, try to do it as early in the day as possible to avoid the heat/crowds

All types. Only thing i know we are doing the last evening of our stay is some type of dinner cruise. Up for just about anything.

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All types. Only thing i know we are doing the last evening of our stay is some type of dinner cruise. Up for just about anything.

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for steakhouses I'd recommend any of the following

Joe's Seafood and Steak
Oceans Prime
Capital Grille

For small plates I've found these to be fantastic spots

Zaytinya(Greek-ish)
The Source(asian)
Proof('merican)
Doi Moi(southeast asian)
Estadio(spanish)
Jaleo(spanish)

If you're a whiskey fan, especially scotch you MUST go to Jack Rose. The food there is fantastic as well.

For an amazing dining/drink experience check one of the several michelin restaurants

Minibar(**)
Blue Duck Tavern(*)
Komi(*)

Minibar is fricking great and is def a once every few years type of dining experience