Timeline
16:25
Grab a drink at Rocket Bar. This basement bar with a rocket theme is just an 11-minute walk from the viewing spot, giving you time to settle in before heading out.
16:50
Walk to the Plan of the White House. It is an 8-minute walk ESE from the White House. Position yourself here to watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the grounds.
17:40
Dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill. Walk 5 minutes east to this Victorian restaurant and bar. It is open until midnight on weekdays, making it a perfect spot to digest the view while soaking in the history.
Local tip
Check the route from Rocket Bar to the Plan if you are not familiar with the area. The walk is short but involves navigating city streets.
Check before you go
- Rocket Bar is open from 16:00 to 02:00 on weekdays.
- Old Ebbitt Grill is open from 07:30 to 24:00 on weekdays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).