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DC Dating on a Dime

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Cheap and Easy Date Ideas in the District

DC Dating on a Dime

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Jun 16, 2012 —  The allure of Washington, DC is obvious: the towering monuments and famous free museums, the historic parks, and the regal testaments to America’s political prowess that overflow throughout the landscape.

It’s almost enough to make you overlook how the city turns into a summertime swamp, that average rents are ridiculous, or that traffic is so bad even people visiting from perpetually gridlocked Los Angeles are like WTF?

Almost.

But hey, it’s easy to poke fun at any city – Venice is sinking, Paris is covered in dog poop, Londoners drive on the wrong side of the road – and Party Earth isn’t about taking cheap shots.

We are, however, all over helping you find some cheap things to do in DC that can make for a great date, at prices even a Capitol Hill page could afford.

If y’all end up getting married, we want an invite.

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    Gravelly Point Park

    Outdoor Activity / Park

    Gravelly Point Park - Outdoor Activity | Park in Washington, DC.
    Why:  Because this unassuming little patch of green just west of Arlington provides an idyllic spot for a picnic far removed from the tourist crunch across the water on The National Mall. And because it’s right by the airport, with giant airplanes perpetually screaming by at what appear to be just inches overhead, providing an exhilarating spectacle that’s spectacularly free. 
    Last Word: “The plane! The plaaaaane!”
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    Arlington, VA

    George Washington Parkway
    Arlington, VA 22202

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    The Red Derby

    Dive Bar

    The Red Derby - Dive Bar in Washington, DC.
    Why:  Because this boisterous Columbia Heights dive exudes a friendly vibe, serves up lots of $2 suds, and always has a mountain of old-school board games at the ready for a little childhood fun. And because the only thing better than snuggling up with that new special someone on Derby’s rooftop deck is doing it in-between bites of their ridiculously tasty grilled cheese sandwiches.
    Last Word: “I know a few cheese jokes, but they aren't that Gouda.”
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    Columbia Heights

    3718 14th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20010

    202–291–5000

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    Birch & Barley

    Bar / Gastropub / Restaurant

    Birch & Barley - Bar | Gastropub | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
    Why:  Because this small and very popular restaurant looks pricier than it actually is, so while entrées might ding the wallet a bit, it’s an incredibly budget-friendly spot to go for delectable desserts and plenty of beers that both hover around $3. And because they have roughly five-hundred beers on their drinks list. And did we mention they have five-hundred beers on their drinks list?
    Last Word: “There’s a device along the back wall called a Beer Organ…which probably looks exactly like the image in your head right now.”
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    Logan Circle

    1337 14th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20005

    202–567–2576

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    Eastern Market

    Flea Market / Outdoor Activity / Shopping Area

    Eastern Market - Flea Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Washington, DC.
    Why:  Because this massive (and free-to-enter) market has been the place to find homegrown goods and eclectic wares since the late 1800s, with a weekend scene jam-full of local farmers and funky cool flea market vendors. And because you can buy the all the fixings for lunch and take them down to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail about a mile away – wearing  your new matching $5 sunglasses, of course.
    Last Word: “Where else you gonna find fresh cuts of beef, a vintage dresser, a pair of jeans, and a handmade necklace for sale all in the same place?”
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    Capitol Hill

    225 7th Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003

    202–698–5253

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    Bourbon

    Bar / Club / Restaurant

    Bourbon - Bar | Club | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
    Why:  Because it usually feels removed from the typical rowdy Adams Morgan scene that surrounds it, with a mellow midweek vibe perfect for sipping a few $4 bourbon specials. And because a lot of the grub is made with bourbon too, so you’ll both have plenty of tasty fuel to shake the night away when the upstairs converts into a dance space on weekends.
    Last Word:  “Gimme a bourbon marinated tenderloin with side of bourbon salad and a shot of bourbon.”
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    Adams Morgan

    2321 18th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20009

    202‑332‑0800

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Jimmy D Aug 10, 2012 Booeymongers is about as cheap of a date in DC as you can get.
Paul Feinstein Jul 27, 2012 Not Cheesecake - Cheese-steak.
Paul Feinstein Jul 27, 2012 Cheapest date I ever had in DC was back in college. We went to the Cheesesteak Factory. I really, really miss that place.
sgunther Jul 27, 2012 Awesome people watching at Eastern Market. I can't tell if Bourbon is good to have on this list or not - unless you know your date is into bourbon, it feels a bit risky. On the other hand, I doubt the combo of low lighting and intense alcohol has ever turned out less than favorable...

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