Downtown DC in a Day: Art, Eats, and Entertainment

Downtown never looked this good. Explore world-class museums, indulge in Spanish tapas, and take in a live show—all within walking distance. It’s a perfectly curated city day for art lovers, culture seekers, and anyone who enjoys a well-timed happy hour.

Starting Point: Capitol Hilton | 1001 16th St NW

Breakfast: North Gate Grill | 1001 16th St NW

• Located inside your hotel — no travel needed
• A great way to fuel up without rushing out the door

Activity 1: National Portrait Gallery | 8th & G Streets NW

• From North Gate Grill
• Uber/Lyft: ~$9 (1.1 miles)
• Metro: Walk 6 mins to Farragut North, take Red Line to Gallery Pl/Chinatown (~4 mins ride)
• Total Metro time: ~13 mins
• Walking from Metro to museum: ~3 mins (~700 ft)

Lunch: Jaleo | 480 7th St NW

• From National Portrait Gallery
• Walking: 0.2 miles (~5 mins)
• Uber/Lyft: ~$7 (0.3 miles) — not really necessary unless you’re in a hurry

Activity 2: National Museum of Women in the Arts | 1250 New York Ave NW

• From Jaleo
• Walking: 0.6 miles (~12 mins)
• Uber/Lyft: ~$9 (0.7 miles)

Activity 3: Watch a Show at Ford’s Theatre | 511 10th St NW

• From National Museum of Women in the Arts
• Walking: 0.4 miles (~8 mins)
• Uber/Lyft: ~$7 (0.5 miles)

Dinner: Centrolina | 974 Palmer Alley NW

• From Ford’s Theatre
• Walking: 0.3 miles (~6 mins)
• Uber/Lyft: ~$7 (0.4 miles)
• Located in CityCenterDC — an upscale shopping and dining area, great ambiance

Bar Suggestion: Barmini | 501 9th St NW

• From Centrolina
• Walking: 0.3 miles (~5 mins)
• Uber/Lyft: ~$7 (0.5 miles)
• Upscale cocktail bar by José Andrés, great for a nightcap