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Washington DC for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

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Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Ben's Chili Bowl
    Food & Drink · U Street

    Since 1958, this half-smoke hot dog institution has fed presidents and locals alike — a true DC landmark.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in U Street — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 1:00 PM
    Eastern Market
    Food & Drink · Capitol Hill

    Saturday flea + farmers market in a Victorian brick hall — get the blueberry pancakes.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Capitol Hill — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  3. 3:30 PM
    The National Mall
    Culture · Downtown

    Two miles of memorials and free Smithsonian museums on both sides.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Sunday

  1. 2:00 PM
    Cinema (Indie / Repertory)
    Culture · Arthouse cinema

    Catch a repertory screening or a new release — works solo, on a date or with friends.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Arthouse cinema — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

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