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Things to do in Penn Quarter
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Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Best spots in Penn Quarter
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Zaytinya
Zaytinya is a good spot for a sit-down Mediterranean meal, ideal for a longer lunch or dinner outing. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for small plates and drinks.
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ETALON DAY SPA
This is a good spot for a solo pampering session or as a gift for a special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5-3 hours and $100-$300 per person.
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Café Riggs
This upscale American restaurant is good for a special evening meal or a refined date night. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $50-$100 per person.
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SUCCOTASH
SUCCOTASH is suitable for an upscale dinner experience or a nicer lunch. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $50-100 per person for an inventive American meal.
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Capital One Café
A Capital One Café is suitable for a solo work session or a casual meet-up, easily paired with nearby errands or shopping. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $5-15 per person for coffee and a snack.
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The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is a good choice for a celebratory dinner, offering a refined setting for date nights or special occasions. Expect to spend 2 hours and $100-250 per person for a full meal and drinks.
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National Building Museum
The National Building Museum is a good 2-3 hour indoor activity, often pairing well with other downtown DC sights. Expect to spend $10-15 per person for entry.
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Gallery Place
Gallery Place is a good option for an indoor family outing or date night, offering dining, shopping, and entertainment like bowling or movies. Expect to spend a few hours and around $25-75 per person depending on activities.
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Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
This museum is ideal for a 2-3 hour educational visit focusing on American art and history. It's a free indoor activity perfect for families or solo visitors, often paired with other Smithsonian museums nearby.
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National Portrait Gallery
Visit the National Portrait Gallery for a free, indoor cultural outing focusing on American history and art. Plan for 2-3 hours to explore, pairing it with a meal nearby in Penn Quarter or Chinatown.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
This free museum offers several hours of art and history, making it a good pairing with a downtown DC meal. Expect to spend a few hours exploring the collections, which are housed in a historic building.
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The Escape Game DC (Penn Quarter)
The Escape Game is a good choice for a 90-minute group activity, costing around $35-45 per person. It pairs well with a meal or drinks before or after the game in the Penn Quarter area.
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Puttery
Puttery is an indoor miniature golf course paired with a cocktail bar and food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for a round of golf, drinks, and snacks, making it a good activity for an evening outing or pre/post-dinner fun.
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Five Iron Golf
This indoor golf course and sports bar is good for a playful date night or group outing, offering a fun activity and drinks. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $50-$150 per person depending on simulator time and food/drinks.
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