I'm going to Washington D.C. this Christmas any places you recommend I see?

Any landmarks, nice restaurants, any must see item during my stay. Please list a few things to see there, this is my first time going there.(I've been to NYC,Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Rochester etc)I'm going to Washington D.C. this Christmas any places you recommend I see?
Make sure you have dinner at one of our many Ethiopian restaurants. We have the biggest Ethiopian community outside of Ethiopia itself. The food is delicious and very fun to eat--- no utensils; everything comes on a communal plate with spongy "napkin bread" underneath, just tear off a bit of bread and scoop up your dinner. I recommend Dukem on 11th and U NW because they have a dinner show; have dinner and watch traditional Ethiopian dance and music too.



The Holocaust Museum is a must-see. It is a haunting, disturbing place but should not be missed. It will probably take you several hours to get through it and don't plan much afterwards as you will probably want some quiet time after.





The Air and Space Museum is kind of tired these days; I'd miss that and go see the Museum of the American Indian instead.



The Vietnam Memorial is haunting and beautiful, especially at night.



Don't miss the U Street-Cardozo Neighborhood for nightlife, jazz, funk, and great dining. Try Sala Thai on 13th and U NW for inexpensive, tasty Thai. Avoid Adams Morgan on weekend nights; if you want to take in the big dance clubs, go on a Thursday instead of Friday or Saturday and you'll have tons of other folks out dancing and partying but not the mob scene of a Friday.



Great tours: Monuments by Moonlight (although it might be a bit chilly for that now) because DC is gorgeous at night, and any of the self-guided Heritage Trail walking tours (although U Street or Adams Morgan will have the best mix of historic, cultural and dining/dancing/clubbing)
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Washington is home to just about every museum you can possible think of! My favorites are the Native American Museum and the Holocaust Remembrance Museum - both are free.
The usual stuff; museums, monuments, etc. Eat at Old Ebbitt Grill on 15th %26amp; G. Mei n' Yu in Georgetown on M St. is pricey, but the food is fabulous and you have to check out the decor. Actually, Georgetown has been hoppin' this past year, so if you just troll around M and Wisconsin, you should find someplace to hang out and eat/drink.
The festival of lights at Watkins Park, in Largo-Kettering.



and if you can get a copy of the weekend section from the washington post, right about now, you will probably get the heads up on entertainment-shows- happening in the city.



I went last year, and will go again, this year. I did a couple of clubs in maryland (boring). but the Festival of Lights, was cool.



everywhere has a festival of lights, it's always mentioned in the paper.



Georgetown, U Street, and Ethiopian food in Adams Morgan is always a good thing too.
visit the national tree downtown near the white house.
there're alot of places to see, things to do. u should see the monument, the lincoln memorial, the white house, the capitol, the list goes on and on. u should definitely ride the train there. there're alot of nice restuarants. if u are a party goer, you'll definitely need to go to ADAM'S MORGAN. if you go t google's website and look up washhington, dc., it'll help u alot. u're going to have so much fun. be sure to visit the waterfront.
The best place to start is on the National Mall where you will find the major monuments, a majority of the Smithsonian Museums, and major public buildings. The tourmobile, a rented bike, or rented segway is the best bet to see these, along with everyone else.



As far as eating, you can't do any better for the DC feel as The Old Ebbit Grill located a block away from the white house. You will also find a great selections of premium steak houses like The Palm, Ruth's Chris, and Mortons. If you want great cheap eats, find a 5 guys. You won鈥檛 be disappointed.



The National Arboretum is unknown to many locals. It has a great bonsai garden, large Koi ponds, and acres of others gardens and forested areas. It is up NY Ave across from the Washington Times Building.



Museums not on the Mall but still worth seeing are:

The Spy Museum (very cool).

National Building Museum

Air and Space Campus at Dulles



Arguably the most beautiful building in town is The National Cathedral. It is awesome inside and out. The Bishop's garden adjacent is pretty cool too.



If you want to check out the monuments that not everyone sees, look up the following:

The Awakening at Hains Point

Albert Einstein

The Air Force Memorial (it's new)

The Titanic Memorial

Bartholdi Fountain (Statue of Liberty Sculptor)

Navy Memorial

TR Memorial at Roosevelt Island



Great Falls Maryland is very cool too.



There is more of course.
One of my favorite holiday activities in Washington is to go to dinner at old Ebbitt Grill and then go see A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre where Abe was shot. Its an amazing show and it always puts me in the Hoilday mood!
Check out the Downtown Holiday Market . It will be located on the sidewalk on F Street between 7th and 8th in front of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture from December 11 to December 22.



Check out Mie N Yu restaurant in the Georgetown neighbourhood of Washington, DC. I have eaten there twice, and I consider it one of the best restaurants in DC for its decor, ambiance, and customer service. It features flavours from the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean.



If the weather is somewhat mild during your visit, walk along the C%26amp;O Canal Towpath in the Georgetown neighbourhood. You will see a rich collection of historic factories, paper mills, and industrial buildings of the 19th century that have been converted for modern office use.



The best shopping in Washington, DC is in Georgetown. The European style of this neighbourhood is unmatched, and it is nice to be able to discover boutique stores art galleries, all while you enjoy the sounds and the hustle and bustle of pedestrians walking on the street. Don't miss it.



Check out the Adams Morgan neighbourhood. It is considered to be the most densely populated, culturally diverse, and developed neighbourhood in Washington. Adams Morgan has a vibrant nightlife with many dance clubs, bars, and restaurants.
Outside of the White House and Capitol, we 'always' make sure we go to the Smithsonian, Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum. Take good walking shoes. But, they are closed on Christmas!
you should definitely go to the national american indian museum, the washington monument and go to georgetown (thats my favorite place to go)