Bienvenue à DC! I have a few favorite staples that I encourage you to explore in addition to the many museums and sights:

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  1. Kramerbooks for pie and book buying,
  2. Teaism for ginger scones and a pot of jasmine tea,
  3. E Street Cinema and Atlantic Plumbing Cinema for an indie flick topped with wine and organic chocolate,
  4. Sticky Fingers for a vegan cupcake,
  5. Ladurée to be transported to Paris and savor a rose latte with oak milk,
  6. The Willard for a fancy vegan afternoon tea,
  7. The Washington Ballet for a ballet class,
  8. Secondi and Meeps for vintage and secondhand shopping,
  9. Politics & Prose for avocado toast, tea sipping, and book buying,
  10. 9:30 Club, Black Cat, and DC9 for a funky live music scene,
  11. The Kennedy Center for performing arts,
  12. The Phillips Collection for beautiful Bonnard paintings, a great cafe and museum,
  13. Union Market for food, shopping, and culture,
  14. Busboys and Poets for books, food, art, and more,
  15. Joy of Motion for an assortment of dance classes,
  16. Smithsonian Museums for a taste of everything history, art, and culture,
  17. Le Diplomate for a sidewalk cafe reminiscent of Paris,
  18. Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary to pet rescued farm animals (hello pigs!),
  19. Fancy Radish for an oh-so-fancy vegan dining experience (and check out the local bookstore next door, Solid State Books),
  20. Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens is a hidden away gem with beautiful gardens, tasty food, a fun gift shop, and lovely exhibits.

Enjoy your visit. Wear walking shoes and layers for changing temperatures. Balance seeing sights with savoring a cuppa. Create experiences. This city is magical and offers something for everyone.

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