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Explore European inspired gems without leaving the city! Journey through an enchanting hidden 20th century French villa, then dine at a nearby new Italian restaurant.

Here's your plan for exploring Larz Anderson House, then enjoying a delightful meal at Certo

Europe for a Day: Elegant Mansion & New Italian Restaurant 🏰🍝

Visit Larz Anderson House to enjoy a free guided tour of breathtaking art and artifacts in a historic mansion.

Art and Artifacts Tour

✅ Before you go
• Admission and tour of the home is free! ✨
• Open 10am-4pm Tuesday - Saturday; Open 12pm-4pm Sunday
• Closed Monday 
• Guided tour lasts about one hour! 
• Tours begin at 15 minutes past each hour (12:15pm, 1:15pm, etc.) ⏱️

💪 Pro tips
• Self-guided tours are not permitted; tours must be through guides only
•Registrations only required for groups of 10 or more 
•Available to rent for weddings, corporate events, and personal events 💐: https://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/site-rentals-overview/ 
•The mansion also offers a changing exhibition gallery, a research library, and an active calendar of public programs 📔: https://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/what-to-do/ 

View breathtaking art and artifacts at Larz Anderson House 🏰🦜

Dine at Certo! in Dupont Circle, Washington for a sumptuous Italian meal: from seafood risotto to custom pizzas and iconic tiramisu.

Italian Dining

✅ Before you go
• Open 7 days a week! Hours vary 
• Reservations encouraged: https://resy.com/cities/dc/certo?date=2023-09-02&seats=2 
• View their most up-to-date menu items here: https://certodc.com 
• Happy hour every Tuesday - Saturday from 4-6pm! 🍸

💪 Pro tips
• Not only do they serve dinner, but there is also weekday breakfast and weekend brunch too! 🙌🏾
• For cocktails, we loved the Roman Sunrise and the Strawberry Basil Cooler 🍓
• The Seafood Risotto was my favorite! Perfect for my fellow seafood lovers 🍤🦞
• Highly recommend creating your own pizza! 🍕
• If you have a sweet tooth, you need to try their dessert! The tiramisu was fantastic 💫

Immersive yourself in Italian cuisine at Certo! 🇮🇹🍽️

Who said you need to leave the city, to get a taste of Europe?

then enjoy drinks and dinner at a new Italian restaurant.

Once you're inside, you'll go on a free guided tour. 

for diplomat Larz Anderson and his wife Isabel.

My favorite decorations were the parrots.

This new Italian restaurant has beautiful decor

We loved the cocktails and they were so refreshing!

The pizzas are customizable and cooked in a wood fire oven.

It had the perfect cheese pull we were looking for!

Their tiramisu was decadent and unforgettable.

Share this mini European plan with friends soon! 

Come with me to celebrate the arrival of spring at this brand new wine tasting room that is a versatile indoor outdoor space with mountain views. You'll get a taste of spring with a limited-time French macaron and wine paired tasting experience with a mix of whites, reds, and rose while enjoying live music and lots of good food!

NEW Wine Tasting Room+Macaron Wine Pairing!🍷

Experience spring at the new Barrel Haus with a French macaron and wine pairing, live music, and breathtaking mountain views.

Wine Tasting

✅ Before you go
• Book your limited-time Macaron + Wine Paired Tasting experience before May 31st! https://www.bluemontvineyard.com/events-calendar/macaron-and-wine-pairing
• Book one of their other unique experiences, walk-ins are also welcome: https://www.exploretock.com/bluemontvineyard/

💪 Pro tips
• Check out their location, info, hours, and more: joyraft.com/event/bluemont-vineyard-bluemont-1007461
• Follow @bluemontvineyard on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/bluemontvineyard?igsh=Mnc2dGpxYjM4bzZs

Head to the new Barrel Haus wine tasting room at Bluemont Vineyard 

Come with me to celebrate the arrival of spring at this brand new

wine tasting room that's a versatile indoor outdoor space with mountain views.

You'll get a taste of spring with a limited time French

macaron and wine paired tasting experience with a mix of whites,

reds and rose while enjoying live music and lots of good food.

tasting room at Bluemont Vineyard in Bluemont,

This space has huge doors that open up with some stunning vineyard views.

especially with the warm weather and live music.

They even have a French macaron and wine pair tasting menu through the end of May.

We love how each sip of wine brought out certain flavors

My favorite pairing was the daydream rose with the raspberry flavored macaron.

There was even some deep reds in this tasting

that paired really nicely with the chocolatey macarons.

Share this with your friends and plan for the perfect day trip out of DC soon.

Unleash your inner bad axe with this fun axe throwing experience! You’ll get to learn how to throw axes and even how to throw knives at this unique axe throwing spot. Axe throwing is fun for everyone and trust me when I say if I can do it, you can do it too! 

Here's your plan for an exciting axe and knife-throwing experience at Bad Axe Throwing

Unique Axe + Knife-Throwing Experience! 🪓🔪

Experience the thrill of axe and knife throwing at Bad Axe Throwing in Alexandria, enhancing skills in a fun, casual environment.

Axe and Knife Throwing

✅ Before you go
• Book your experience! https://badaxethrowing.com/locations/axe-throwing-alexandria-va/
• We booked at Alexandria, VA, but they have locations everywhere! 

💪 Pro tips
• Check out their hours, info, and more: https://badaxethrowing.com/locations/axe-throwing-alexandria-va/
• They offer a Beer, Wine & Food Menu. 
• Try the ‘Throw ‘em all’ package for axes, knives, and hatchets! 

Try axe and knife throwing at Bad Axe Throwing! 

Unleash your inner bad axe with this fun axe throwing experience.

You'll get to learn how to throw axes and even

how to throw knives at this unique axe throwing spot.

Bad Axe is the largest ax throwing company in the world.

casual lumberjack vibe as soon as you walk through the door with drinks,

Throwing coach was super helpful and showed us the ropes and safety measures.

It took a little while for our group to get the hang of it.

I definitely was a bit nervous at first and

felt like my axes weren't sticking in the wood,

but with some practice and guidance from our coach,

we got progressively better during our session.

This was a great activity for all ages and for any type of event,

whether it's a friend gathering or a date night.

Visit Bad axe throwing and kick some axe soon.

Spring is still in bloom at this rooftop in DC! Transport yourself to iconic flower markets and gardens around the globe at The Dome’s newest experience: Bloomroom. Part visual show, and part seasonal dining and drinking experience, Bloomroom is an immersive spring pop-up unlike any other. 

Here's your plan for an immersive spring pop-up at The Dome, featuring floral-themed visuals and dining

NEW Bloomroom Immersive Spring Pop-up! 🌸💐🍸

Experience the immersive Bloomroom pop-up at Hi-Lawn, featuring vibrant spring cocktails and an array of artistic floral displays.

Floral Dining Experience

✅ Before you go
• Book your reservation: https://resy.com/cities/washington-dc/venues/hi-lawn?
• Priced at $70 for two people 
• Check out their hours, info, menus, location, and more: https://www.hilawndc.com/thedomedc

💪 Pro tips
• Check out more info here: https://joyraft.com/event/bloomroom-at-hi-lawn-dome-washington-1016033
• Most shows at The Dome at Hi-Lawn are 21+, but they do host two all-ages shows per week (Saturdays and Sundays at 12pm).
• The Bloomroom pop-up runs from April 4 - May 18
• Follow @hilawndc on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/hilawndc?igsh=MTltdWNxaG1sNGUzZQ==

Visit The Dome at Hi-Lawn for their unique Bloomroom Pop-up! 

Spring is still in bloom at this rooftop in DC.

Transport yourself to iconic flower markets and gardens

around the globe at the dome's newest experience,

Part visual show and part seasonal dining and drinking experience.

Bloom Room is an immersive spring pop-up unlike any other.

Head to Hi Lawn located on the rooftop of Union Market in DC.

You'll love the rooftop bar that's blossoming with flowers

you'll then enter the dome for their bloom room visual experience.

This immersive 90 minute visual journey features one of a kind floral artworks and

DC monuments from international artists projected 360

You can sip on vibrant spring cocktails like

bubbly spritzes and try some seasonal small plates.

The little edible flowers are so cute and

our favorite dish was definitely the potato rosti

Share this with your friends and stop in before May 18th.

Enjoy a 4-course dinner at a Michelin-Star restaurant.

Here's your plan for a delicious Michelin-star dinner with a four-course meal at Bresca

Michelin-Star Dinner Under $100

Dine at Bresca in Logan Circle, Washington for a four-course Michelin-starred meal under $100. Reservations recommended.

Michelin-Star Dinner

💪 Pro tip
• Reservations are highly recommended 

Enjoy dinner at Bresca

Here's your chance to visit a Michelin star restaurant

and enjoy a four course dinner for under $100.

Bresca's known for their modern American cuisine with

a French flare and their beautiful food presentations.

They just launched a new four-course chef's tasting menu,

served with the sweetest honey to bring out flavor.

With cucumber and smoked soy vinaigrette to a creamy bowl of Cacio e pepe.

It's served with the most amazing hash browns.

you'll choose between Amish chicken or a Wagyu steak,

You'll finish the night with a light and refreshing macron dessert,

I absolutely love Bresca and would highly recommend it for a fun night out,