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City Guide

Washington, DC

My first city. Six years of discovering corners, routines, and places that feel like mine.


Running

The routes I actually run. Nothing fancy, just reliable miles.

Connecticut Ave

Straight shot north, perfect for tempo days

Down to the Mall

Monuments, tourists, wide open space

Mt Vernon Trail

Along the Potomac to Alexandria

C&O to Capital Crescent

Canal path, shaded, long run territory


Museums & Galleries

The art and culture that keeps me coming back.

Hirshhorn

Modern art, the sculpture garden

National Gallery East Wing

The I.M. Pei building alone

The Renwick

Craft and decorative arts

Phillips Collection

Intimate, personal, Rothko room

Hillwood Estate

Hidden gem, beautiful gardens

Botanic Garden

Free, peaceful, always blooming


Hangouts & Rituals

The routines and spots that make DC feel like home.

Malcolm X Park

Sunday drums, city views

Dupont Farmers Market

Sunday morning ritual

Georgetown Waterfront

Walking, sitting, watching boats

National Cathedral

The grounds, the quiet

REI + La Colombe

Gear browsing, coffee after

Crumbs & Whiskers

Cat cafe in Georgetown

All Fired Up

Paint your own pottery

Water Taxi to Alexandria

Best way to get there

Brentwood Warehouses

Raves, if you know