Todd & Partner's Cherry Blossom Adventure
Elegant boutique hotel in Downtown DC. 226 refined guest rooms with residential-style comfort. Just a 15-minute stroll from the White House and one mile from the National Mall.
📍 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
📞 (202) 232-7000
🍴 On-site: Gerrard Street Kitchen (elegant dining) & Bluestone Lane (coffee & casual bites)
🍸 Daily "Darcy Double" cocktail tasting in lobby — 5:00–5:30 PM (don't miss it!)
🚲 Free loaner bikes & strollers from The Darcy Gear Shop | 🐶 Pet-friendly (under 75 lbs, no fee)
💰 Valet parking: $60/night (incl. tax) | Day parking: $25
Hotel website →March 30–31 (Mon–Tue) at the Convention Center / Marriott Marquis. 300+ speakers, 60+ sessions on AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity law.
April 1 (Wed) — Breakfast/lunch with coworkers before they leave.
April 1 (afternoon) through April 5 — National Mall, museums, cherry blossoms at peak bloom, Chinatown, Michelin dining, spa days.
NPS Official: Peak bloom March 29 – April 1
NBC Storm Team4: March 30 – April 5
Consensus: March 30 – April 7 (blossoms last 7–10 days after peak)
| Show | Dates During Trip | Time | Price From | Vibe | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Izzard's Hamlet | Mar 31, Apr 1–5 (pick Tue or Fri) | Evening | $90 | Intense, brilliant solo Shakespeare | Tickets |
| Nate Bargatze | Apr 2 & Apr 3 | 7:00 PM | $71 | Hilarious, clean, crowd-pleaser | Tickets |
| Jacqueline Novak | Apr 2 only | 8:00 PM | $39 | Boundary-pushing, sharp comedy | Tickets |
| Bassem Youssef | Apr 3 only | 7:30 PM | $77 | Political satire, "Jon Stewart of Egypt" | Tickets |
| Chicago the Musical | Mar 31 – Apr 5 | Various | $49 | Classic Broadway, razzle dazzle | Tickets |
| Sasha Velour's TRAVESTY | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Various | $25 | Drag operetta, world premiere | Tickets |
| NSO: Strauss & Sibelius | Apr 2–4 | Evening | Varies | Classical orchestral, Kennedy Center | Tickets |
| Restaurant | Stars | Price/pp | Cuisine | Best For | How to Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jônt | ⭐⭐ | ~$500 | Japanese tasting, 30 courses | THE splurge night (Wed Apr 1) | Tock |
| La Grande Boucherie | — | $60–120 | French brasserie, raw bar, steaks | Team dinner (Sun Mar 29) ✅ | Website |
| Seven Reasons | — | $60–90 | Latin American, Venezuelan | Mon Mar 30 dinner ✅ | OpenTable |
| Olio e Più | — | $30–60 | Italian, pizza, handmade pasta | Team dinner (Tue Mar 31) ✅ | Website |
| Ingle Korean Steakhouse | — | $50–80 | Upscale Korean BBQ | Team dinner (Wed Apr 1) ✅ | Website |
| The Dabney | ⭐ | $80–120 | Mid-Atlantic hearth-cooked | Any free evening | Resy |
| Rose's Luxury | ⭐ | $60–100 | Creative New American | Coworker lunch (Wed Apr 1) | Resy |
| Tail Up Goat | ⭐ | $70–100 | Mediterranean / Caribbean | Final lunch (Sun Apr 5) | Resy |
| Pearl Dive Oyster Palace | — | $40–70 | Oysters, seafood, Southern | Date night — just the two of you ❤️ | OpenTable |
| Moon Rabbit | — | $60–90 | Innovative Vietnamese | Date night — just the two of you ❤️ | OpenTable |
| Old Ebbitt Grill | — | $30–60 | Classic American, oyster bar | Team lunch (Thu Apr 2) ✅ | Website |
| Rooster & Owl | ⭐ | $80–120 | New American tasting menu | Fri Apr 3 dinner ✅ BOOKED | Website |
| Doi Moi | — | $30–50 | Vietnamese-French fusion | Sat Apr 4 brunch ✅ | Resy |
| Xiquet | ⭐ | $80–130 | Modern Spanish, paella | Georgetown dinner option | Resy |
Lunch and afternoon with the team, then you part ways and the rest of the trip is all yours!
Download the Capital Bikeshare app (or use the Lyft app). Bikes are docked at stations all over the city — unlock with the app, ride, dock at any station when you're done.
Best deal: $10/day pass — unlimited 45-min classic bike rides. Rides over 45 min cost $0.05/min extra. E-bikes: $0.15/min. Just dock and re-dock at each stop to reset the clock!
📱 Pricing info | App Store | Google Play
NPS Official: March 29 – April 1
NBC Storm Team4: March 30 – April 5
Consensus: March 30 – April 7
A colder-than-normal winter (chilliest in 20+ years) pushed bloom later. The Yoshino trees were at "Florets Visible" stage (2nd of 6) as of mid-March. Blossoms last 7–10 days after peak.
~3,000 cherry trees ringing the basin. 2-mile loop. Best photos: Jefferson Memorial framed by blossoms at sunrise or golden hour. Free, open 24/7.
📷 Best times: Sunrise (6:30–7:30 AM) or golden hour (5–6 PM). Weekday mornings much less crowded.
🌸 Petalpalooza — Sat Apr 4, 1–9 PM, Capitol Riverfront. Music, art, food, fireworks at 8:30 PM. Free.
Details →
🎨 Blossom Kite Festival — Sat Mar 28 (day before you arrive).
🎶 Full festival calendar: nationalcherryblossomfestival.org →
Mix of early and late-blooming varieties. Peaceful walk along the Potomac. Free.
Georgetown. 10 acres of terraced gardens, breathtaking in spring. Small admission. doaks.org →
446 acres, Capitol Columns, bonsai collection, azaleas blooming in early April. Free, need car/Uber (~20 min). usna.usda.gov →
17-seat chef's counter. ~30 courses of seasonal Japanese-inspired brilliance. Chef Ryan Ratino (2023 Michelin Young Chef Award). Located above Bresca.
Signature: Hokkaido uni w/ bluefin tuna, wagyu tartare w/ kaluga caviar, king crab rice in donabe clay pot
Price: $375/pp + 22% service (~$500/pp total)
When: Wed–Sun dinner only | 1904 14th St NW
Vibe: Intimate, high-energy, sharp-suited servers
Book on Tock →Mid-Atlantic cuisine over a wood-burning hearth. James Beard Best Chef winner 2018. 90% local ingredients. Rustic farmhouse charm with exposed brick.
Signature: Hearth-roasted veg w/ whipped ricotta, American wagyu cap over coals, pie crust tart w/ pickled blueberries
Price: ~$80–120/pp
When: 122 Blagden Aly NW | Book 2 wks ahead at noon
Vibe: Cozy, romantic, rustic elegance
Book on Resy →Creative New American in a converted Capitol Hill townhouse. Walk-in bar seats with full menu. Famous rooftop table. Chef Aaron Silverman.
Signature: Pork lychee salad (legendary), blue catfish w/ crispy bread, Peruvian chicken w/ fried yucca
Price: ~$60–100/pp
When: 717 8th St SE | Wed–Thu 6–9, Fri–Sat 5:30–9:30
Vibe: Warm, eclectic, neighborhood gem
Book on Resy →Mediterranean-inspired, Caribbean-inflected. Incredible bread program. Jill Tyler won 2024 Michelin Service Award. Adams Morgan neighborhood.
Signature: Goat lasagna w/ kale & anchovy, lamb ribs w/ pistachio dukkah, lion's mane mushroom w/ burnt bread sauce
Price: ~$70–100/pp (20% svc included)
When: 1827 Adams Mill Rd NW | 2.5 hr limit | $50/pp late cancel
Vibe: Lively, warm, neighborhood celebration
Book on Resy →| Restaurant | Type | Price/pp | Location | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pho 88 | Vietnamese | $15–20 | 608 H St NW (Chinatown) | Steps from Convention Center. Authentic, cozy, brick walls. |
| Pho Viet | Vietnamese | $12–18 | 3513 14th St NW | "Best pho in DC." Botanical patio. Pet-friendly. |
| PhoXotic | Vietnamese | $15–25 | DC | Michelin-recommended. Creative reinvention of classics. |
| Eden Center | Vietnamese Mall | $8–15 | Falls Church, VA (20 min) | Most authentic. Sprawling mall with dozens of shops. |
| Firepan KBBQ | Korean BBQ | $40–60 | Silver Spring / Falls Church | Highest rated KBBQ. AYCE from $24.99. Table grills. |
| Manna KBBQ | Korean BBQ | $35–50 | Capitol Hill | 4.8 stars. Excellent banchan. More central. |
| KPOT | KBBQ + Hot Pot | $30–40 | DC area | AYCE combo of KBBQ + hot pot. Fun for couples. |
| Happy Lamb | Hot Pot | $30–45 | DC / Falls Church | Mongolian-Taiwanese. Dual broth. Great lamb. |
| Dumpling Hot Pot | Hot Pot | $25–40 | H Street NE | Handmade dumplings + hot pot. Shanghai/Szechuan. |
Saturday, April 4 | 1:00–9:00 PM | Capitol Riverfront (Navy Yard). Live music on multiple stages, art installations, beverage garden, food vendors. Fireworks at 8:30 PM.
📍 1st St SE & Tingey St SE. Metro: Navy Yard (Green Line). No tickets needed.
Festival details →Capital One Arena | 7:00 PM (Doors 6 PM) | From $71, avg $136
Clean, hilarious, crowd-pleaser. One of the biggest comics touring.
601 F St NW
Apr 2Apr 3Howard Theatre | 8:00 PM (Doors 6:30) | From $39
Brilliant, boundary-pushing. Her "Get On Your Knees" was a hit.
620 T St NW
TicketWeb →Warner Theatre | 7:30 PM | From $77
"The Jon Stewart of Egypt." Sharp political satire and storytelling.
513 13th St NW
Ticketmaster →Shows nightly. Check calendar for specific lineups.
1140 Connecticut Ave NW
View schedule →One performer, 23 characters, all of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Broke box office records in NYC, Chicago, London. 2 hrs 5 min with intermission.
Klein Theatre, 450 7th St NW | Shakespeare Theatre Co. | From $90
Shakespeare Theatre →TodayTix (discounts) →World premiere drag operetta. "Part performance art, part history, part call to action."
Woolly Mammoth, 641 D St NW | From $25
Tickets →Tony-winning classic. Kennedy Center Opera House. 2 hrs 30 min.
From $49 on TodayTix
TodayTix →The Anthem (901 Wharf St SW) | 8 PM | Swedish pop + Amelia Moore | Avg ~$173
Ticketmaster →Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Simone Young conducts. Sergey Khachatryan on violin.
Kennedy Center →Georgetown jazz supper club since 1965. Intimate shows + food. 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW.
Schedule →Luxurious two-level spa near the National Mall. 14 treatment rooms including 2 dedicated couples suites. Customized massage tailored to each partner.
📍 1330 Maryland Ave SW (Salamander DC hotel)
💰 60 min: $570 ($285/pp) | 90 min: $720 ($360/pp)
📞 Call (202) 787-6100 to book
View treatments →Pendry hotel on The Wharf. Sleek, modern. Waterfront vibes. Great couples packages.
735 Wharf St SW
Highly rated for customized couples experiences. Tailored to each person.
Z.Y Meridian Massage Spa — Thorough, intense foot treatments. Walk-in or call.
Capital Blossom Day Spa — Signature foot massage, mixed techniques.
Star Collection Head Spa — Japanese-inspired foot, hand, head massage for couples.
Oldest continuously operating public garden in the U.S. (since 1820). Orchids, tropicals, desert landscapes, spring displays. Spring is the BEST time.
📍 100 Maryland Ave SW (foot of Capitol) | 10 AM–5 PM, outdoor gardens until 7 PM from Apr 1 | Free, no reservation
Plan visit →Georgetown. 10 acres terraced gardens. Cherry trees + spring bulbs. Small admission.
1703 32nd St NW
Visit info →446 acres. Capitol Columns, bonsai, azaleas. Need car/Uber (~20 min). 8 AM–5 PM.
Visit info →Most impactful Smithsonian. Start from bottom (history) up (culture). 2-3 hrs.
1400 Constitution Ave. Tue–Sun 10–5:30, Mon 12–5:30.
Reserve passes →Recently renovated. Wright Flyer, Apollo 11, touchable moon rock.
655 Jefferson Dr SW. 10–5:30. No tickets.
Da Vinci, Vermeer, Monet, Rothko. Underground light tunnel. Two buildings.
Constitution Ave at 6th. 10–5.
Hope Diamond, dinosaur hall, ocean hall, butterfly pavilion.
10th & Constitution. 10–5:30.
Take on a cover identity, crack codes, learn real espionage. Super fun for couples. Book ahead for up to 30% off. Sat 9AM–8PM, Sun–Fri 9AM–7PM.
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Book tickets (save 30%) →Cady's Alley — 20+ design boutiques (Dries Van Noten, Marni, Marc Jacobs)
Book Hill — North on Wisconsin for indie shops, galleries, antiques
Glossier — Aviation-themed flagship, Instagrammable
Lili The First — One-of-a-kind pieces from independent designers
Everard's — Family-owned since 1999, on-site tailoring
Kramerbooks, unique boutiques, galleries. Sunday farmers market.
Waterfront district. Shops, restaurants, harbor walks. Home to The Anthem + Spa Pendry.
Bohemian, eclectic. Great nightlife + international restaurants on 18th St. Home to Tail Up Goat.
Historic "Black Broadway." 9:30 Club, Ben's Chili Bowl, live music, trendy bars.
Lifestyle events, adult clubs, and nightlife for open/adventurous couples.
Members-only events since 2008 for "select, classy, sexy, fun couples." Themed parties, meet & greets (Sip & Sinn), sensual fantasy events. Screened membership.
Events via Eventbrite invitation with one-time purchase links.
📧 party@sinn-ergy.com for April events
Party info →Events →DC-area organizers, upscale themed parties at private venues. Typically Saturday nights.
Check calendar →Premiere DMV community. Meet & greets, house parties, hotel takeovers, pool parties. "No pressure, fun, sexy play at your comfort level." Free to join.
Events →Join →DC's dedicated BDSM/swingers club. Private, members-only, themed nights. Research guest access before trip.
Multi-level venue, extensively renovated. "Best of DC Adult Entertainment." Nationally nominated Best Overall Gentleman's Club (2019, 2022, 2023). Explicitly welcomes couples.
📍 476 K St NW | Mon–Thu 8 PM–2 AM, Fri–Sat 8 PM–3 AM, Sun 8 PM–2 AM
💰 $20 entertainment fee (fully nude) | 7 days/week
Website →FAQ →Legendary since 1979. Two-story, classic elegance + modern luxury. Rated #1 DC night club.
1823 M St NW
Website →Near Dupont Circle. No cover, full-nude, two stages, VIP rooms. Intimate vibe.
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Share questions and coordinate logistics with the group.