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Sure, everyone knows that you don’t leave Washington D.C. without paying a visit to the White House, but our nation’s capital has just as many surprising “musts” as recognizable ones. Handpicked by Sherman's expert staff of editors, these selections promise to leave you with lasting impressions … more of the “brains of the eagle,” as the city is often called. Admire the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Smithsonian and then make time to stroll the C&O Canal, dine on Italian favorites at Al Tiramisu, and party like a power-broker at the 18th Street Lounge.
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Located near historic DuPont Circle, this red-hot D.C. nightspot occupies Teddy Roosevelt's former mansion and is furnished in vintage antiques. DJs spin a hybrid of down tempo dub and exotic lounge music. It feels like a sophisticated A-list house party at an ambassador’s private residence, complete with cocktails, supermodels, D.C. power players, and a very tight velvet rope!
