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Monuments · Dupont Circle

Lincoln Memorial

4.9Free

Yes, it is the biggest tourist site in the city. Go anyway, and go after 10 p.m., when the Mall empties out and the reflecting pool holds the whole thing like a negative. The quote on the south wall still hits.

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Tidal Basin

Cherry blossom ground zero, Jefferson Memorial on the far side.

Washington Monument against blue skyFree
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Washington Monument

555 feet of marble obelisk. Ride to the top on a clear day.

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Brunch spread on wooden table$$
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Founding Farmers DC

Farm-to-table that built a brunch reservation cult. Book ahead.

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Bistro du Coin

A loud, lovable French bistro where dinner regularly becomes a night out.

Farmers market produce stallsFree
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Dupont Circle Farmers Market

Sunday-morning ritual with the best prepared food in any DC market.