Washington DC Thanksgiving Week Ideas For Food And Shows

Plan Washington DC Thanksgiving Week ideas with seasonal outings, live performances, food, and garden walks.

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The Hamilton
4.5 (10,328)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)
600 14th St NW

Sushi and American plates share the menu at The Hamilton with a separate live-music venue below I'd make the dining room the catch-up table then see whether a show fits another evening Reviews highlight the broad menu easy pacing and upscale setting it holds.

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National Portrait Gallery
4.8 (13,566)
Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 19:00
8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Presidential portraits and the light-filled Kogod Courtyard give an indoor afternoon two different speeds I'd browse the galleries before taking a quieter courtyard break Reviews praise the portraits exhibitions and historic building the museum holds 4 8 out of 5 from 13 566 ratings.

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Aslin Beer Company
4.3 (385)
Mon – Thu, 08:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 08:00 – 21:00
1740 14th St NW

Coffee and craft drafts make Aslin a flexible Logan Circle meeting point I'd choose espresso for the daytime catch-up or beer for another visit with the dog-friendly garden as a weather-dependent extra Reviews highlight the friendly atmosphere it holds 4 3 out of 5.

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Lafayette Square
4.5 (3,158)
Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours
1601 H St NW

Statues trees and benches frame this seven-acre park north of the White House I'd keep Lafayette Square as a short outdoor pause during a downtown day Reviews value the setting and White House proximity but mention security closures it holds 4 5 out of.

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The Washington Harbour
4.6 (5,296)
Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours
3000-3050 K St NW

Potomac views and a broad Georgetown boardwalk make Washington Harbour a change of pace from another dining room I'd walk first and decide on waterfront food separately Reviews praise the river setting but flag crowds and slow restaurant service it holds 4 6 out.

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U.S. National Arboretum
4.7 (6,352)
Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 20:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 17:00
3501 New York Ave NE

The Capitol Columns bonsai museum and wooded paths give the National Arboretum a few ways to slow the week down I'd choose a manageable section for the group's energy rather than try to cover the whole property It holds 4 7 out of 5.

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The Grace
4.6 (67)
Mon, Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 10:30 – 14:00, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 14:00, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)
1539 7th St NW

Loaded crab fries oysters and tavern steaks bring a different menu to the holiday catch-up I'd choose The Grace for a Shaw dinner with cocktails then check whether its late-night menu fits a later visit Reviews praise attentive service cocktails and the lively room.

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DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern
4.0 (1,570)
Wed – Sun, 18:00 – 22:00
1523 22nd St NW

A small stand-up room and a broad craft beer list put the evening plan under one roof I'd pick a lineup before booking DC Comedy Loft then budget for the two-item minimum Reviews praise the intimate shows and food options it holds 4 out.

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Sixth & I
4.7 (445)
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Concerts author talks and interviews fill the calendar at Sixth I where architecture is part of the occasion I'd choose the event first and look closely at the seating information Reviews praise the acoustics and building but flag restricted views it holds 4 7.

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metrobar DC
4.3 (663)
Wed, 17:00 – 23:00; Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00
640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

Stationary railcars make metrobar a conversation starter before the drinks arrive I'd keep this outdoor stop for a weather-suitable catch-up then check the current program rather than assume a holiday DJ set Reviews enjoy the train setting and cultural events with mixed notes on.

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