EAT. STAY. SHOP. PLAY.
Sassanova
This whimsical store has
the best shoes in town
plus awesome jewelry and
other accessories. Such
a fun store to visit, and
very hard to leave without
something fabulous.
7134 Bethesda Lane
Bethesda, MD
301.654.7403
Georgetown Flea Market
This stalwart is a great
way to spend a Sunday
afternoon. Aggressive
shoppers arrive when
the doors open, but you
can find something
good anytime if you
look hard enough.
paddleboards for rent
to paddle around the
Potomac River. We like
to take a spin around
Roosevelt Island (no cars
there, just walking trails).
We paddle over to the
island with our dog, Pim,
and throw sticks in the
water for her while eating
a picnic lunch. The Boathouse offers Paddleboard
Yoga classes as well.
3500 Water Street NW
202.337.9642
Jazz in the Garden
National Gallery of Art,
Sculpture Garden
Every Friday evening
during the summer for
happy hour, the National
Gallery has a jazz band
playing in the sculpture
garden. Very festive and
very Washington. You
can take a walk around
the National Mall after.
7th Street and
Constitution Avenue NW
202.289.3361
Maine Avenue Fish Market
This is a slice of old-time
Washington, with fish
vendors vying for everyone’s business. A little
gritty but full of great
characters. While you
can get any kind of fresh
seafood here, also check
out the fresh-shucked
1819 35th Street NW
202.775.3532
Key Bridge Boathouse
(photo right)
Another family favorite
that offers kayaks and
Photo: Key Bridge Boathouse
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