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25 Things To Do in Georgetown

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Come hungry to Georgetown on Saturday, October 15 for “Taste of Georgetown” showcasing thirty of DC’s best restaurants.     

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Rent a kayak from Jack’s Boathouse and take in the Washington skyline and fall foliage from the Potomac River.

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Visit Total Party in The Shops at Georgetown Park for all your Halloween costume and party needs.

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04.

Get your sugar fix with a cupcake from one (or all!) of Georgetown’s famed bakeries. 

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Warm up in front of the fireplace at The Ritz Carlton Georgetown with complimentary s’mores every night from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

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Take your movie night to the next level with the new “IMAX Experience” at AMC Loews on K Street. 

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07.

Travel back in time at Tudor Place on the second Saturdays of every month with their “Georgetown Civil War House and Walking Tours”.

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08.

Explore the newly opened Georgetown Waterfront Park and enjoy the BID-sponsored free WiFi- beats the office!

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Lace up your sneakers and go for a run along the historic C&O Canal’s towpath.

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Sit in the “proposal booth” at Martin’s Tavern, where legend has it John F. Kennedy proposed to his then girlfriend Jackie.

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On Wednesdays until Halloween, stock up on local vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads and baked goods, eggs, plants, flowers, greens and herbs at the Georgetown Farmer’s Market at Rose Park. 

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Enjoy dinner and drinks on the outside patio of Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons and let their fire pit heaters warm you up!

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Grab a bike at one of Georgetown’s Capital Bikeshare stations and head out on the Capital Crescent Trail that runs from Georgetown to Silver Spring, Maryland.

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14.
Score a great deal on a one-of-a-kind vintage find at one of Georgetown’s many consignment and vintage shops.

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15.
Climb the infamous Exorcist stairs next to the Key Bridge.

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16.
Support Georgetown businesses participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

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17.

Ride the American River Taxi to and from Georgetown for a scenic and unique alternative to the Metro. 

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18.
Take out a book from the Georgetown public library and read in Book Hill Park, a hidden gem on upper Wisconsin Avenue.  Visit the library’s Peabody room to read up on Georgetown history.

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Sing along to classic tunes at Mr. Smith’s piano bar on M Street.

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20.
Celebrate the harvest by ordering seasonal favorites off special fall menus at Georgetown restaurants. 

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21.
Put on your dancing shoes and bust a move at Paper Moon, which transforms from casual restaurant to lively nightclub.

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22.
Set sail on one of the (indoor!) boat tours that depart from the Georgetown waterfront, offering a unique sightseeing experience.

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23.
Pamper yourself and indulge at any one of Georgetown’s hidden, relaxing spas on or off of M Street.

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24.
Discover the charming block of independent stores that is Georgetown’s “Book Hill” neighborhood, from P Street to Reservoir Road along Wisconsin Avenue.

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25.
Art gallery-hop amongst Georgetown’s numerous galleries to find that “just right” original piece of art for your home, and provides a keepsake of your time in Georgetown.

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