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Enjoy our ultimate guide to romance in Washington, DC

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You know that feeling when sparks fly? Find it again and agian in DC, which has woo-worthy adventures day and night.

Putting together a special evening or weekend with your significant other is priority number one, and you’ll have no problem planning such an unforgettable occasion in Washington, DC, where romance is always in the air thanks to monumental backdrops, romantic restaurants and much more. We’ve put together date ideas, couple-centric deals and the city’s most romantic spots so you can do date night right.

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@jbsankara - Marriage Proposal at the Georgetown Waterfront - Date Nights DC

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@aquinsta - Guests at Wild Days rooftop cocktail bar at Eaton Workshop and Hotel in Washington DC

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@sebastianlovesluna - Holiday display at CityCenterDC - Washington, DC

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@leanilaphotos - Couple at the National Gallery of Art East Building on the National Mall - Free Modern Art Museum in Washington, DC

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@the.snyder.spot - Husband and wife kissing on bikes in front of the Tidal Basin - Romantic places to visit in Washington, DC

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@jcwhittington_ - Couple kissing at Smithsonian American Art Museum's Electronic Superhighway - Unique date ideas in Washington, DC

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@jraefoto - Couple walking along National Capitol Columns in snowstorm at National Arboretum - Date ideas in Washington, DC

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@misstomrsp - Couple at the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill - Free attractions in Washington, DC

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@jon_corleone - Couple at Yards Park Bridge - Capitol Riverfront

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@li.zhujun - Couple on the National Mall - Winter in Washington, DC

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@carlnard - Couple on the steps of the United States Capitol - Washington, DC

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@dccitygirl - Couple walking past the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Washington, DC

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@kramerbooks - Marriage proposal at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe - Local independent bookstore and restaurant in Washington, DC

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@walkingontravels - Couple at the Lincoln Memorial - Washington, DC

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@timriddick - Couple at Lincoln Memorial - Washington, DC

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@sophiavogtphotography - Couple at Meridian Hill Park fountain near Columbia Heights - Date ideas in Washington, DC

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@leighannburdett - Couple at U.S. National Arboretum National Capitol Columns - Romantic places in Washington, DC

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