Timeline
15:24
Grab a late lunch. The Hitching Post serves some of the best fried chicken in the metro area, always cooked to order. It is a comfortable, homey spot just off the Armed Forces Retirement Home grounds.
16:24
Walk to Meridian Hill Park. The 12-acre park is centered on a long, stunning, cascading waterfall and surrounded by European-style terraced landscaping. Arrive here to watch the sun set toward the WSW.
17:39
Head to Ben's Chili Bowl. A mainstay since 1958, this city landmark has survived riots and decades of change. It is a perfect spot for a late dinner after the evening chill sets in.
Local tip
The Hitching Post is open Tu-Sa 10:30-22:00. Ben's Chili Bowl is open Mo-Th 11:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-04:00, and Su 12:00-20:00. Check the route from Meridian Hill Park to Ben's Chili Bowl.
Check before you go
- The Hitching Post hours: Tu-Sa 10:30-22:00
- Ben's Chili Bowl hours: Mo-Th 11:00-02:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-04:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Worth knowing
- The Hitching Post is open at 15:24 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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