MAY I RECOMMEND

WITH MESFIN ASFAHA

Concierge, Omni Shoreham Hotel and Sofi tel DC

What are so�e �� ractions yo� �hi�� a�l �isitors should ��e?

DC is well known for the National Mall that has all the Smithsonian museums, monuments, and memorials but there is so much more to see. For instance, the ARTECHOUSE (showcases digital and innovative art exhibitions), Dumbarton Oaks Museum (a historic estate in the Georgetown), President Lincoln's Cottage, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, and Hillwood Estate, Museum, & Gardens are exceptional places to visit and learn more about history of DC and its previous residents.

What are so�e hidden gems yo� can reco��end?

Some of the hidden gems in DC you don’t get to see with most tours are Titanic Memorial, Statue of Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi Statue and the original Abraham Lincoln marble sculpture statue at DC Court of Appeals.

What's �he �est to get around?

It depends on the time and day you are traveling. Metro, bicycle, and scooters are very convenient when it is heavy traffic or street closer. The Circulator is very clean, cheap, and convenient when traveling on bus on designated street and stop.

What are so�e g�od s�ot s to ta�e Insta�ram ��ot os?

The best photos in DC are at sunrise and sunset with the blue & red sky, white building, green grass and blue river. Best places to be are in front or back of the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, Hains Point, Georgetown Waterfront, The Yards Park, The Wharf, Old Town Alexandria and United States Capitol.

Favorite restaurants and �i�in� e��er�en�es?

My top restaurants in DC are Sfoglina Downtown, Centrolina in City Center, Joe's downtown, Fiola Mare in Georgetown, Tail Up Goat in Adam’s Morgan, Bistrot Du Coin in Dupont Circle, and Lupo Verde on 14th St.

City Center DC

A �reat �i�ht out in �he �it�?

Taking a tour on bus, trolley, bike, Segway or walking in the evening is breath taking when all the memorials, monuments and buildings are illuminating. Have a dinner or a drink on a rooftop with a view of the Potomac River is a beauty to enjoy. DC has some of the best theaters around, whether Broadway hits or local shows. Also, a dinner cruise on the Odyssey and Spirit of Washington is a great way to spend a night on the Potomac River with a view of the city.

Best Fa����-Fr�en��� outin�?

The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden has free jazz on Fridays in summer and Ice Rink in wintertime to enjoy with the whole family. Nationals Park is best place to enjoy Nationals game and concert in summer time and Enchant Christmas in wintertime. National Mall is always where families like to go visit all the Smithsonian museums, the Capitol Hill and all the memorials by Tidal Basin and Reflecting Pool.

Ho� do yo� ���e to s�end you� da� of �?

I like to be with family and friends to enjoy a quiet day or evening. Most of the time, I’m trying out new restaurants, then always end up at my favorite bar Jojo's to listen to the best jazz music. On the other hand, I also go to the speakeasy bar Gibson, the Denson Liquor Bar, or a nice Peruvian chicken in the front and the a cocktail in the back at Chicken + Whiskey’s.

US Capitol Building Lupo Verde