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you could ignore every other set of Washington D.C. travel tips you read.
This tunnel hosts the lighting artistLeo Villareals Multiverse, a constellation of 40,000+ LED bulbs.
On my last visit to Washington D.C., seeing the light tunnel was a top priority.
I brought my camera and spent a few hours on site producing the above video.
In a crowd, it can be difficult to appreciate the sanctity of this monument.
Fortunately, the memorial is open 24 hours a day, welcoming guests at all hours of the night.
I visited the Lincoln Memorial at the stroke of midnight, July 4th, 2015.
This brought out the subtle architecture behind President Lincoln that frames his figure and his message.
Amazing International Food and the Steak Frites of Bistrot du Coin
Washington D.C. is very much an international city.
Theres a large population of foreign dignitaries and staff that come to D.C. and want a taste of home.
That leads to many unique, lesser known restaurants around the city that cater to these cultures.
My personal favorite has its share of French and Mediterranean adherents Bistrot du Coinin Dupont Circle.
The decor and the menu likely havent changed in the last decade.
Its traditional French food the way Grand-maman makes it.
Order Le Steak Maison.
Its your basic Steak Frites with Bearnaise, and its the best Ive ever had.
If youre not feeling steak with fries and want something a bit more formal, try the Navarin dagneau.
Thats lamb stew in a light tomato garlic sauce with vegetables.
Youll be back for more.
Some daily commuters may loathe the system.
As visitors, were granted fresh eyes to experience the DC Metro as its own work of art.
Take time to step off the subway and to walk through its stations.
Look at the work of architect Harry Weese and really take in its almost other-worldly nature.
30+ years later, and architecture is central to my livelihood.
I hope you see it as a destination of its own when you visit D.C.
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Georgetowns Historic Identity and Youthful Vibrance
When I travel to Washington, D.C., I stay in Georgetown.
One virtue about Georgetown is that its slightly off the beaten path of tourism.
So it feels a little more neighborhood-ish than downtown D.C. proper.
If you havent experienced a vacation in Georgetown, check out my full photo essay now.
