Now that autumn is upon us, one of the best places to celebrate the season is in Washington D.C. Not only is the nation's Capital ranked the number one historical city to visit in the United States, it is also the 13th best places to visit in the country overall, according to The U.S. News & World Report travel rankings.
The city's top attractions are even more beautiful in autumn as colors change. Visit the Washington Monument and the White House and Smithsonian museums to get into a festive fall mood.
The staff at this boutique hotel located near Dupont Circle, make it effortless for guests by offering an array of perks, including a nightly hosted evening social hour, plus morning coffee and tea service. Leave your car at the hotel and enjoy seeing nearby sights in the city on one of the complimentary bike rentals.
Ask for The Kimpton Banneker Bike. Run. Walk. Pocket Guide to discover one of the most iconic jogging routes in the city. Learn where Embassy Row and the Vice President's residence is located while seeing beautiful landscaping, Tudor-style homes, a mosque and exquisite mansions.
Also on the guide is Meridian Hill Park to experience 16th's street most eclectic mix of architectural styles, Dumbarton Oaks Park & Hiking, Rock Creek Park, Howard University, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Hains Point Waterfront and Kalorama Park.
They also offer a downloadable self-guiding neighborhood heritage walking tour for guests to explore and learn more about the city at their own pace.
The hotel offers 144 oversize guest rooms that range in size from 400 sqft to the spacious 575 sqft Presidential Suite. Room enhancements include views, Frette luxury bedding, Ateiler Bloem bath amenities and a yoga mat in every room.
Throughout The Kimpton Banneker Hotel is curated museum-quality art by DC-based artists. Each first Friday of the month is First Friday's Artist Talk Series produced by Komuna Foundation to learn more about the featured local artists, such as Tilt, Emon Surakitkoson, Ding Ren, Brooks Burn, Patty Carroll, Rob Matthews, Meg Biram, Susanna Raab, Jose Romussi, Lori Katz, Madeline Stratton, Annie Broderick, Victor Ekpuk, JCT Li, Claudia Aziza, Dina Dee, and Justin Solomon.
There are two restaurants with bars inside The Kimpton Banneker. Le Sel is the heartbeat of the hotel and one of Dupont Circle's favorite French dining venues. The contemporary ambiance and menu reflect classic Parisian bistro fare made with locally sourced ingredients.
Upstairs at Lady Bird, one of Washington D.C.'s favorite rooftop bar scenes, diners and imbibers can sit outdoors and get a birds-eye view of the White House down 16th Street NW, and city views. Sit at one of the flickering firepits in a low-slung chair or at the U-shaped bar inside near artist Meg Biram's striking mural.
During the fall season, The Kimpton is an ideal home base to explore a variety of events taking place in D.C. and nearby.
On October 7-9 is the Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour of Mount Vernon. Taste unlimited samples of Virginia wines at George Washington's Estate on the East Lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Meet George and Lady Washington, and tour the first and second floor of the mansion, plus the cellar.
Participating wineries include:
Barboursville Vineyards – Barboursville, VA, Breaux Vineyards – Purcellville, VA, Chateau Morrisette Winery – Meadows of Dan, VA, CrossKeys Vineyards – Mt. Crawford, VA, Cunningham Creek Winery – Palmyra, VA, DelFosse Vineyards & Winery – Faber, VA, Ducard Vineyards – Charlottesville, VA, Eastwood Farm & Winery – Charlottesville, VA, Effingham Manor Winery – Nokesville, VA, Fox Meadow Winery – Linden, VA, Gray Ghost Vineyards – Amissville, VA, Horton Vineyards – Gordonsville, VA, Ingleside Vineyards – Oak Grove, VA, Jefferson Vineyards – Charlottesville, VA, Jolene Family Winery – Quinton, VA, Narmada Winery – Amissville, VA, North Mountain Vineyard & Winery – Maurertown, VA, and Paradise Springs Winery – Clifton, VA.
The DC Beer Fest brings an array of craft breweries to Nationals Park for a lively afternoon and evening of fall seasonal beer tastings, food trucks, dueling pianos, cover bands and DJ's. The event is on Nov. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. VIP tickets give you unlimited samples from over 80 breweries, plus access to food trucks, music, and the opportunity to walk onto the warning track and in the dugout. VIPs also receive a commemorative beer tasting glass and DC Beer Fest beanie.
The Kimpton Banneker Hotel offers packages and specials including 'Third Night's a Charm' for a third night free when you stay three nights.
