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25 Things To Do in Georgetown

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Take advantage of summer sales to score the perfect outfit for Fashion's Night Out Georgetown, September 6.    

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Rent a kayak from Jack’s Boathouse and check out the city in bloom, from the water.

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03.

Visit Pie Sisters and try their new Sweet Freeze homemade ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.

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

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Get ready for swimsuit season by joining one of Georgetown Running Company's weekly group runs.

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06.

Cool off by running through the fountain at Georgetown Waterfront Park.

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Rent a bike from Big Wheel Bikes and hit the C & O Canal bike path.

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

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Spend a Wednesday night on the water at Washington Harbour's concert series.

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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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Take the scenic route to a ballgame via the American River Taxi, departing from the Georgetown Waterfront. Go Nats!

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Enjoy dinner and drinks overlooking the canal on Sea Catch's picturesque deck.

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Enjoy an al fresco happy hour at one of Georgetown's many restaurants with patios, rooftops, gardens, etc.

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Sip on a margarita on draft from the newly opened Bandolero.

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Climb the infamous Exorcist stairs next to the Key Bridge.

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"Rehydrate" with a new brew, or an old favorite, at one of Pizzeria Paradiso's Beer Dinners. 

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Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, The BIDness, so you never have to ask, "What should we do tonight?".

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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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19.
Sing along to classic tunes at Mr. Smith’s piano bar on M Street.

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20.
Let someone else do the grilling and enjoy dinner & drinks (plus a killer view!) at Tony & Joe's and Nick's Riverside Grille at Washington Harbour.

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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 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.
Grab a frozen yogurt from Pinkberry and relax on their deck.

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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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