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The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Washington, DC

1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.

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The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: March, April, May, June, September, October, November.

Where the group sleeps

  • Shaw / Capitol Hill row house$350–$800 / night

    Historic row house in Shaw or Capitol Hill — group space with DC character.

    Sleeps 12

What you do

  • Georgetown Walking Tour

    Guided walk through Georgetown's Federal-era architecture, canal, and waterfront park — beautiful any time of year.

  • Shaw Cocktail Class

    Hands-on mixology at a neighborhood bar — three drinks, spirits history, and a lot of laughter.

  • National Mall Sunset Walk

    Free golden-hour walk from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol — one of the great views in America.

  • Spa at the Mandarin Oriental

    Forbes Four-Star spa near the Tidal Basin — the city's most refined spa experience.

  • Eastern Market Food Tour

    Capitol Hill's historic market with tastings of local cheese, charcuterie, and seasonal produce.

  • National Mall Monument Walk

    Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument — free.

Where you eat

  • Tail Up Goat

    Adams Morgan's most celebrated table — creative island-inflected dishes with a stellar natural wine list.

  • Compass Rose

    14th Street townhouse with a rooftop patio and dishes from 20 countries — ideal for an adventurous group.

  • Founding Farmers

    Pennsylvania Avenue institution with bottomless brunch and a devoted local following.

  • Maketto

    H Street's café-retail hybrid with exceptional braised chicken and a late-night bar program.

  • The Dabney

    James Beard Award-winning hearth cuisine spotlighting Chesapeake ingredients — deeply impressive dinner.

  • Rasika

    DC's most acclaimed Indian restaurant — the palak chaat is legendary.

Plan our friendsmoon