Fun things to do in Washington (US)
Best and most fun things to do in Washington : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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L'Enfant Plaza (Shopping center)
429 L'Enfant Plaza SWL'Enfant Plaza is most popular around 12 PM on Wednesdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.
A stunning sculptural glass gateway welcomes visitors to L’Enfant Plaza and sets the tone for 120,000 square feet of shopping and dining. With over 40 restaurants and shops, an outdoor square, seating for more than 900, a club room and Wi-Fi lounge areas, visitors will enjoy the bright spirit of this newly refreshed destination – the largest and most convenient retail space in Southwest Washington.
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Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf (Market)
1100 Maine Ave SWMunicipal Fish Market at The Wharf is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 15-45 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Opened in 1805, The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf—often simply called The Fish Market—is the oldest continuously operating open-air fish market in the United States. Multiple vendors offer a range of fresh catches and prepared seafood, served off floating barges.
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Walmart (Shopping center)
6210 Annapolis RdWalmart is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Shop your local Walmart for a wide selection of items in electronics, home furniture & appliances, toys, clothing, baby gear, video games, and more - helping you save money and live better.
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Downtown Silver Spring (Shopping center)
920 Ellsworth DrDowntown Silver Spring is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Located on Georgia Avenue just two blocks from the Silver Spring Metro Red Line Station and Transit Center, Downtown Silver Spring combines a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with an eclectic mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment for the Silver Spring area. Anchored by Whole Foods Market, Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and with restaurants including Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen, Nando's, Sweetgreen, Copper Canyon Grill, and Matchbox, Downtown Silver Spring is in a class by itself.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Park)
1964 Independence Ave SWMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 25 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
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Zaytinya by José Andrés (Mediteranean restaurant)
701 9th St NWZaytinya by José Andrés is most popular around 8 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1.5-2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington.
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