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Twelve Ways To Make The Most Of Fall In Washington, DC
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Fall Means Free In DC
Some of DC’s most gorgeous and free-to-visit locales become even more scenic as the leaves change color. You already know about the monuments and memorials on the National Mall, but have you checked out these inspiring parks and gardens (almost all of which are free)? If indoor activities are more your speed, head to the National Gallery of Art, which hosts free concerts every Sunday in the scenic West Garden Court throughout the fall. For even more free in DC this fall, check out these things to see and do.
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Find Fantastic Fall Foliage
A canvas of colorful leaves and spectacular weather makes autumn one of DC’s most alluring times to visit. The National Mall is beautiful in any season, but there’s something special about experiencing the monuments and memorials surrounded by foliage in brilliant auburn and yellow hues. Rock Creek Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country, is another great place to experience DC’s autumn vibes. Take a trip there and forget you’re right in the middle of the nation’s capital. Another top-notch foliage spot is the U.S. National Arboretum, a living agricultural museum in Northeast DC. While you’re there, snap a photo of the iconic National Capitol Columns, which supported the East Portico of the United
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Taste Delicious Pumpkin-Infused Treats
While the pumpkin spice latte has become a classic signal that summer is over, DC rolls out the orange carpet each fall with a variety of creative pumpkin-infused treats. Journey to DC spots that can satiate your sweet tooth while also bringing full-on pumpkin power.
Pay Tribute To National Heroes On Veterans Day
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Many of the monuments and memorials in the nation’s capital honor servicemen and women, and the city’s museums are packed with important military history that sheds light on the immense sacrifices that American armed forces have made to protect this country. On Veterans Day, commemorations at the city’s memorials and museums make for perfect ways to celebrate and honor the holiday. Explore the full range of things to do and places to go on Veterans Day.
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Embrace Your Inner Fall Fashionista
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Looking for the best in new fall fashions? There are plenty of trendsetting stores on 14th Street or in Georgetown and Dupont Circle to explore. And for the latest in highend gear, you can find the newest and hottest looks at CityCenterDC.
Warm Up By The Fireplace And Get Cozy (With A Drink In Hand)
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If you’re not fortunate enough to have a fireplace at your home, or space for a bonfire in the backyard, no worries—the District has you covered. Plenty of restaurants and bars in DC have areas fit for kicking back, relaxing and shaking off the autumn chill with fireplaces and heaters to go with dishes and drinks sure to satisfy the appetite and keep the body warm.
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Experience Halloween In The Most Frightful Ways
Looking for a creepily good time? If you’re eager to do a little more than trick or treating to honor the spookiest of holidays, DC has a wealth of Halloween events, haunted houses and activities for all ages and preferences. Expect family-friendly frights at the National Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo and the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center’s Air & Scare or don your best costume for 21-and-over events like Nightmare on M Street.
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The nation’s capital is full of spooky and supernatural history, from the infamous Exorcist Steps in Georgetown, the city’s oldest neighborhood, to Capitol Hill haunts where ghosts of former lawmakers are rumored to have been sighted. Uncover the haunted and ghastly throughout the DC area with these tours sure to spook you and your friends.
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Fall is the best time to be a sports fan in the nation’s capital. The Nationals are perennial baseball postseason contenders, the NFL season revs to life, and the championship hopes for the Wizards and Capitals are renewed once more as the NBA and NHL seasons return. Fortunately for you, that means there are plenty of reasons to attend a sporting event this fall in DC.
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Can’t make it to Munich this year? Visitors to the District can still raise a stein of beer and take in the brew-centric vibes at these beer gardens in and around the city. So join DC’s buzzworthy beer community (which includes some great breweries to check out) and experience the best open-air beer gardens offering suds, snacks and convivial settings for downing a cold one al fresco.
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Fall is one of the most action-packed times to experience the cultural side of the capital city, with festivals, events, concerts and new plays seemingly each week. Some highlights: the opening of The Anthem on Oct. 12, a 6,000-seat masterpiece of a concert venue that’s part of The Wharf, DC’s exciting new development in the Southwest Waterfront and the world premiere of the Broadway-bound Mean Girls at National Theatre on Oct. 31. Discover even more ways to experience the fall music scene in the District.
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If watching sports indoors on a huge flat-screen TV is more your scene, then join likeminded DC sports fans at these bars and restaurants where you will find free-flowing beer and oodles of team spirit. So cozy up to the bar, order a brew and some apps and get to cheering. With a canvas of colorful leaves, cozy vibes and marvelous weather, fall is one of the best times to visit Washington, DC. Find out all there is to do this fall in the District. Visit Destination DC (washington.org) for more.