Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day!

Just a short drive from the Maryland border, the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is a place of respite and learning in Washington, D.C.. And best of all, you can come into the park by land or sea! Take the Metro and get off at the Deanwood stop on the Orange Line. Or canoe down the Anacostia River Water Trail, but be prepared – your arrival and departure are determined by the tides. Then, take in the beauty! Come at 7 a.m. to see a fantastic sunrise. Yoga and tai chi aficionados use the tranquil atmosphere to go through their paces. Parents bring their kids to commune with nature. Take your time – this is a place of quiet contemplation. Enjoy the wildlife sightings and the fragrance wafting from the water gardens. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is open every day year round except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 426-6905

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The Hamilton is a great place to get casual American food in a classy atmosphere. Come for lunch and enjoy one of DC’s best burgers, patties are from locally-raised, grass-fed beef. Try The Hamilton Burger with house cured bacon, a fried egg, and Vermont cheddar cheese. Another crowd pleaser is the beef brisket sandwich topped mac and cheese, cole slaw and fired onions. Dinner favorites are the Atlantic Salmon salad and the Nantucket bay scallops linguine. If these suggestions weren’t enough, The Hamilton even has a sushi bar, with half price happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. The bar menu has just as many options with over 20 beers on tap and a great wine list. The large space has many unique features, like private booths with doors. Oak wood paneling and white linens throughout give this place a grand, yet warm feel. The lower level is a music venue where you can enjoy a show, check their website for upcoming events.

The Hamilton
600 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 787-1000
www.thehamiltondc.com
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