Timeline
18:15
Head to the top of the Old Post Office Tower for a panoramic view of the city. Arrive an hour and a half before sunset to secure a good spot and watch the light begin to fade over the monuments and streets below.
19:45
Stay for the sunset itself. The sky turns gold and blue as the sun dips toward the WNW, offering one of the best views of the capital's skyline.
20:30
Walk five minutes to Doyle, a classy bar in the Dupont Hotel. It is the perfect spot for people-watching through its wall of windows. Order a signature cocktail and enjoy the happy hour special while the city lights come on.
21:15
Dine at Imperfecto, a short walk away. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers ultra-chic Mediterranean cooking in a postmodern setting. It is an intimate spot for complex, refined flavors to end the evening.
Local tip
The Old Post Office Tower is part of the Waldorf Astoria. Check the route and opening hours for the elevator to the top before you go. Doyle is popular, so be prepared for a short wait if you arrive exactly at sunset.
Check before you go
- Old Post Office Tower: Check opening hours for the observation deck.
- Imperfecto: Reservations are recommended for dinner.
Worth knowing
- Imperfecto is open at 21:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).