Winter Guide to Washington DC

Winter 2023: 10 FUN THINGS TO DO in DC

Updated January 1st, 2024

1) S. Dillon Ripley Center-Copper-domed home of the Discovery Theater for children & a gallery for traveling exhibitions.-1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, United States-+12026331000-http://www.si.edu/Museums/ripley-center2) Noyes Park-Noyes Playground is a Northeast DC park with great equipment and a fitness area.-1000 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20017, United States-https://dpr.dc.gov/page/play-dc-noyes-park-playground-renovation-+120242433253)Clemyjontri Park-Two-acre playground with maze, carousel & other interactive activities for kids of all abilities.-6317 VA-193, McLean, VA 22101, United States-https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/clemyjontri/-+170338828074)Lubber Run Park-This 31-acre park has loads of fun things to enjoy! By the community center are multi-purpose lighted courts for pickleball, volleyball and basketball along with pre-school and school-age playgrounds featuring a large net climber, a sand box and group swings. Check out the hill slides, the first in Arlington. Courts may be used for pickleball or tennis from sunrise to sunset, except when courts are lighted. If lighted, all uses will end at 10 p.m-200 N Columbus St, Arlington, VA 22203, United States-https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Locations/Parks/Lubber-Run-Park-+170322847125)Arepa Zone-Venezuelan counter-serve cafe for hand-held fare popularized at its Union Market kiosk & food truck-1121 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States-http://www.arepazone.com/-+120290022616)Ambar Clarendon-Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.-2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, United States-https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/clarendon-va/-+170387596637)Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant-Traditional Ethiopian fare & beer is served at this informal venue with a convivial atmosphere.-2010 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States-https://www.ghionethiopeanrestaurant.com/-+120258858118)The Pembroke-Classic French fare in the Dupont Circle Hotel, with floor-to-ceiling windows plus a patio.-1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States-https://thepembrokedc.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=restaurant-thepembroke-+120248360009)801 Restaurant and Bar-Cool spot for trendy cocktails plus steak frites, roast chicken & creative vegetable & bar fare.-801 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States-https://www.801dc.com/-+1202332020710) The Well Dressed Burrito-Informal eatery with colorful decor serving classic Mexican fare including burritos, tacos & nachos.-1220 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States-http://www.thewelldressedburrito.com/-+12022930515