Timeline
17:39
Start with a sweet treat at Patisserie Poupon. Grab a delicious croissant or panini and enjoy the pleasant outdoor seating on Wisconsin Ave. It is a regular stop for locals who know the area.
18:09
Walk five minutes to Dumbarton Oaks. Enter the gardens while the spring light is soft and the crowds are still thin. Stroll among the palatial gardens and enjoy the peace before the golden hour begins.
19:09
Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy
Head west to the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy. This is the perfect spot to watch the golden light hit the landscape as the sun begins its descent toward the WNW.
19:54
End your walk with a hearty bite at Wisemiller's Grocery & Deli near the Conservancy. Try the famous chicken sandwich topped with melted cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and hot peppers.
Local tip
The gardens are free in the winter, but in spring there is a small fee. Check the opening hours before you go: the gardens are open Tue-Sun 2PM-6PM from March 15 to October 31.
Check before you go
- Gardens open Tue-Sun 2PM-6PM (15 Mar-31 Oct).
- Patisserie Poupon is open Tu-Fr 08:00-18:30, Sa 08:00-17:00, Su 08:00-16:00.
Worth knowing
- Patisserie Poupon is open at 17:39 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr
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