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{"id":952,"date":"2019-04-02T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevintage.com\/blog\/?p=952"},"modified":"2019-05-20T21:45:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T21:45:58","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-washington-d-c-after-hours-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevintage.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/02\/the-ultimate-guide-to-washington-d-c-after-hours-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Washington D.C After Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Evening After Hours in D.C<\/b><\/p>\n

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After a long day of work, you’re ready to wind down and have some fun. You know all about how to hang out in Washington DC during the day. But after a long hard work day, the last thing you want is a tour guide to take you around the national mall to admire the cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n

You want to wind down and have some fun! The question is then, what in the world can you do in D.C after dark? We’ve got a few ideas.
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Go Back in Time and Hit Up the Arcade<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Everyone loves old school games, but at Augment Arcade<\/a><\/a> you can do more than play Pacman. The arcade boasts four virtual reality stations where players can experience a host of different games.<\/p>\n

Up to four people can play on one headset, making it a great spot to meet up at with your friends!<\/p>\n

Tired of playing Alien? Head over to the bar and grab a drink! Augment is catered to adults and has great cocktails for you to enjoy while you shoot down those fighter jets.<\/p>\n

Skate Your Way to Sunrise<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Winter is the perfect time to go ice skating with your friends or that special someone.<\/p>\n

The National Gallery of Art sets up an ice skating rink every winter where you can skate your way around beautiful ice sculptures.<\/p>\n

Not enough of an adrenaline rush for you? Check out the Watergate Hotel<\/a>’s<\/a> Top of the Skate ice rink.<\/p>\n

During summer months, the hotel’s rooftop bar is the perfect place to grab a drink and a great view of the city. In the winter, however, the bar is transformed into an ice skating rink where you can skate and drink your way to the morning.<\/p>\n

Watch the sun come up over the Washington Monument and admire the glittering lights of the Capitol Building at night.<\/p>\n

Cozy Up By the Fireside<\/b><\/h2>\n
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There are several bars in D.C that boast cozy outdoor fireplaces.<\/p>\n

Check out Iron Gate’s cozy outdoor patio in Dupont Circle. Firepits are surrounded by comfy couches. Grab a pillow and some friends and spend an evening by the fireside!<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for something more intimate, check out Bourbon Steak’s outdoor igloos<\/a>.<\/a> These igloos are small tents that are outfitted with couches and fire pits.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a beer in the comfort of your own cozy space.<\/p>\n

Get Your Salsa On<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Do you enjoy dancing<\/a><\/a>? Try a salsa class at Bossa Bistro!<\/p>\n

Classes start at 9:00 pm on the second floor and are open to dancers of all skill levels. Been dancing for years? Great! Is this your first time? Sweet!<\/p>\n

Bring a partner and join in the class! After the class ends, you can head downstairs and grab a drink or get on the dance floor to live salsa tunes.<\/p>\n

Classes are only $10 a person, and there are discounts for people who stay after, too!<\/p>\n

Curl Up With a Good Book<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Do you love a good book? We do too!<\/p>\n

Head over to The Potter’s House<\/a><\/a> and peruse their selection of books, grab a (decaf) latte, and get comfy!<\/p>\n

The Potter’s House was built in the 1960s and has an expansive collection of books for you to read your way through on any evening.<\/p>\n

Open Mic nights and poetry readings are also common occurrences at The Potter’s House, so be sure to check out their events page to see what’s going on!<\/p>\n

Wind Down With a Good Laugh<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Work can get pretty stressful, and they say laughter is the best medicine!<\/p>\n

Check out the DC Improv Comedy Club for all flavors of comedy. Enjoy large group comedy in the main showroom or head over to the lounge for something a little quieter.<\/p>\n

There are even classes if you think you have a future as a comedian! Writing classes help comedians plan their next shows, standup classes teach you how to hook a crowd, and improv classes teach you how to joke on the fly.<\/p>\n

DC Improv has comedians to hire for your party or event too. Corporate events, holiday parties, and even birthdays are often hosted at the Comedy Club.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your EDM night in DC!<\/b><\/h2>\n
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EDM is a new kind of music that many millennials are going crazy for! And, even better, there are a lot of great places to enjoy EDM in D.C.!<\/p>\n

Echostage, one of the top clubs in America, invites world-famous DJs every weekend.<\/p>\n

With a dance floor that’s 30,000 plus square feet, an advanced LED lighting system, and fancy surround sound, you’ll forget about work stress and enjoy a fantastic Friday night.<\/p>\n

Bring your friends and have an EDM night in D.C. after dark!<\/p>\n

As you can see, there’s plenty to do on an evening in D.C. Don’t stay home with the blues, head out and hit the town!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An Evening After Hours in D.C After a long day of work, you’re ready to wind down and have some fun. You know all about how to hang out in Washington DC during the day. But after a long hard work day, the last thing you want is a tour guide to take you around… <\/p>\n

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