Timeline
09:45
Explore The Phillips Collection. As America’s first museum of modern art, it houses nearly 2,500 works by American and European impressionist and modern artists. Arriving early helps you beat the crowds and enjoy the collection in peace.
10:45
Walk four minutes to Kramers. This independent bookstore is a Washingtonian institution. Pick up a travel guide or browse the shelves, then sit down for a meal. It is a full restaurant and bar, so you can grab a bite here before moving on.
11:30
Head four minutes to Bistrot du Coin for lunch. This French and Belgian bistro is usually crowded and noisy, but the atmosphere is lively and happy. Order the mussels with pommes frites or the monkfish to enjoy the classic cooking.
Local tip
Kramers is popular and crowded on weekends for brunch. If you visit on Saturday or Sunday, consider arriving before 8 AM or opting for Bistrot du Coin for a more relaxed lunch experience.
Check before you go
- Kramers is open Sun-Thu 7:30 AM to 1 AM and Fri-Sat 24 hours.
- Bistrot du Coin is open Mon-Wed and Sun 11:30 AM to 11 PM, and Thu-Sat 11:30 AM to 1 AM.
- The Phillips Collection hours vary by season; check their website for current opening times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).