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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China Chilcano by José Andrés (Restaurant)
418 7th St NW
4.3

China Chilcano by José Andrés is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Village at Shirlington (Shopping center)
2700 S Quincy St
4.6

Village at Shirlington is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Shopping Center in Arlington, VA.

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The Shops at Iverson (Shopping center)
3737 Branch Ave
3.7

The Shops at Iverson is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington (Restaurant)
4238 Wilson Blvd Suite 150
4.8

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

We’re Crazy About Ramen! JINYA is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. From its customizable menu to sleek interiors, JINYA Ramen Bar presents a contemporary Japanese dining ideal for lively social gatherings for all ages.

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Elephant & Castle (Restaurant)
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
4.1

Elephant & Castle is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Located just two blocks from the National Mall and steps from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums, Elephant & Castle on Pennsylvania Avenue is your go-to British pub in D.C. Enjoy British classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, paired with a great selection of beers. Relax on the largest patio in downtown D.C. with scenic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you’re here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night spot to unwind, we’ve got you covered.

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il Canale (Italian restaurant)
1065 31st St NW
4.4

il Canale is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

If you are privy to the Washingtonian social circles, you must have heard of Il Canale, a celebrity hot spot in the heart of the nation capital’s neighborhood Georgetown. Everyone in the Who’s Who in American Power playbook has dined here. Il Canale has been a go-to place of journalists, actors and heads of states from Hillary Clinton to Brigitte Macron to Nancy Pelosi to Ivanka Trump. Harrison Ford likes to come here when he is in town, and when he shows up, it’s very low key.

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