Inspiring Excursions
Checking in to a luxeDC hotel gives you access to exclusive experiences with the power to inspire you.
Dozens of Smithsonian museums, galleries and monuments are FREE for you to explore. Arrange a behind-the-scenes tour of 
the Library of Congress or the National Gallery of Art. Indulge in a private dinner with a leading chef or schedule a volunteer shift at a food-related charity. Plan a wine tasting at a nearby winery or take in a performance and backstage tour at one of DC's critically-acclaimed theatres. Our best kept secret? Many of these powerful moments and priceless experiences are also free and affordable, adding incredible value to your trip.
- Get to know DC on a personal level by booking a private tour with one of the District's top tour companies and see the city by foot, bus, car, limo, or even Segway. DC's most historic neighborhoods and most fascinating characters also come to life in walking tours that can be customized to your group's interests and your event's location. Author and historian Tony Pitch, of Anecdotal History Tours Washington, D.C. , provides private walking tours through some of DC's most popular and historic neighborhoods, including Georgetown and Capitol Hill.
- With dozens of free museums and must-see landmarks, DC is a great choice for cost-conscious travelers and event planners. Plan ahead and organize a docent or curator-led tour of the National Gallery of Art, the Library of Congress and other unforgettable locations. The best part? Many of these exclusive, private tours are free of charge.
- DC's scenic waterfront also offers the opportunity for sightseeing by boat. Hop aboard one of Capitol River Cruises ' historic 65-foot steel riverboats that depart Georgetown's Washington Harbor, providing the perfect end to a day of exquisite shopping and fine dining. Or, book a dinner cruise on board the Odyssey to see the sights illuminated at night.
- Plan a visit to a nearby winery and spend the afternoon sampling award-winning blends in Virginia wine country. With 22 wineries and only 25 miles from DC, Virginia's Loudoun County makes the perfect daytrip for food and wine lovers. Most wineries offer tours (many for a nominal fee or free altogether) that include the opportunity to sample their locally-grown product. Not a wine lover? Local breweries often offer the same.
- And while DC has much to offers those seeking an active getaway, it also provides many options to unwind. Tuck away into one of DC’s many high-end spas to truly experience the luxurious side of the city. Start here:
Four Seasons Fitness Club and Spa
Located on three levels and covering 12,500 square feet (1,161 square meters), the Four Seasons Fitness Club and Spa offers a wide range of fitness and pampering options. Providing a relaxing oasis in gracious Georgetown, the Spa, with eight treatment rooms, includes a luxurious private spa room-a spa in microcosm, in which guests can enjoy a massage or body treatment, steam shower and whirlpool in total privacy. The Fitness Club spread over three floors features an indoor lap pool, whirlpool and Eucalyptus-scented steam room. Adjacent to the spa, George's Salon completes the experience with hair care and nail treatments.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C.
Mandarin Oriental's unique approach to spa draws on tradition and ritual therapies from Asia and Europe. The Spa boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center with Italian designed TechnoGym® fitness equipment, and offers an indoor swimming pool that features floor-to-ceiling windows with tranquil views of the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Marina.
The Boutique Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown
The Boutique Spa is an exclusive retreat featuring luxuriously serene surroundings and an intimate ambiance. This nurturing haven of relaxation and rejuvenation offers world premier skin care lines and services in four comfortable treatment rooms and a couple's massage room-one of the only two in Washington, D.C. A steam room, sauna and state-of-the-art fitness center complete the spa experience.
The Sports Club/LA at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
The 100,000 square-foot fitness facility adjoins the hotel and invites Ritz-Carlton guests to feel rejuvenated and ready for whatever the day holds in store. Recognized as the finest sports and fitness complex in the world, The Sports Club/LA features over 40 different sports and fitness options under one roof, offering the most popular and progressive facilities, services and programming combined with personalized service. Splash Spa also awaits guests and offers the very best in day spa treatments. Guests enjoy direct access to The Sports Club/LA for a daily usage fee. *Age restricted pool (must be 16 years of age). Children may use pool on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa at the Willard InterContinental
Relax and renew in the impeccable personal pampering and professional expertise that can only be from Elizabeth Arden. The Red Door Spa offers its guests an all-encompassing menu of services which includes rejuvenating facial skincare, soothing massage and body treatments, aroma therapy, nail care, waxing, makeup artistry and more.