DC is ALWAYS a good idea, but it definitely goes to a whole new level during the holidays. Nothing is better than grabbing a hot chocolate from Laduree Paris (I know…calories, but like, calories don’t count at Christmas), followed by shopping, down the streets of Georgetown (M street), and checking out the holiday decor scattered around. I’m giving you guys the ultimate guide on how to do DC in the month of December, but what’s even better than a simple guide, a guide that gives you the BEST spots to get THE pic for IG.
Grab your Instagram husband, boyfriend… or in my case brother, and get ready to see DC like you’ve never seen it before. Oh, and be fully prepared to get a little tipsy along the way. After all, this is MY guide to the city, so drinks…DUH. Places with * are extra instagrammable.
Zoo lights at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Nov.23- Jan.1, except 24, 25 and 31
CityCenterDC – catch the always changing breezeway decor and tour the perfectly curated Christmas windows. CityCenter is themed year round, so if you miss the holidays don’t worry, this is still a great spot.
*Ice skating at the Top of the Gate bar – located above the famous The Watergate Hotel, this is an experience you’ll IG story the hell out of.
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Wednesday & Thursday: 5PM – 10PM
Friday: 4PM – 10PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1PM – 10PM
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
*Miracle on Seventh Street – Be ready to get blitzened at this holiday themed pop-up bar. Have a shot for me.
1843 7th Street NW
November 23-December 31
Martin’s Tavern – The exact spot where JFK proposed to Jackie, you may even be sat in the same booth where he popped the question. Dinner is always amazing, but make sure you snag a reservation as this hot spot is always slammed.
264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
*Four Seasons DC; Bourbon Steak – Drink champagne in style at the Four Seasons seasonal igloos all decorated to different themes. My recommendation, go earlier and they’ll let you in for a picture. Feeling crazy? Reserve the full igloo for you and friends, it’ll deff up your street cred.
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Holiday Tea at the Willard InterContinental Washington – This is a good activity for the girls. Show your mom you know how to be a lady, she’ll forgive the drunken IG stories she previously rolled her eyes at. Nope? Just mine? OK.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
1PM- 4PM
Catch a classic Christmas movie:
It’s A Wonderful Life
AFI Silver, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring; Dec. 16-22, various times and prices.
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington; Dec. 12-15 and Dec. 17-21, various times, $6.50
Elf
Alamo Drafthouse, 20575 East Hampton Plaza, Ashburn, Va.; Dec. 19 & 20, 7:30 p.m., $14. AFI Silver; Dec. 10, 11 a.m., free
Home Alone
Angelika Mosaic, 2911 District Ave., Fairfax; Sat., 10 a.m., $7
National Christmas Tree – The display is free to visit and open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. while the National Christmas Tree is lit each day from 4:30-10 p.m
Garden District – A Christmas Beer Garden. Yes the boy who’s been taking all your pics can now be rewarded, but still like… 1 more pic.
1801 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Happy Holidays, babes!
