Top District 1, Abingdon Venues

• Spaces for 24-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Rooftop
• 5 Total Spaces

Smoke & Mirrors is on the 11th floor of the AC Hotel offering amazing views of the Capitol with outdoor, heated, and covered rooftop space, modern lounge-style seating indoors, two full bars, and a private dining room. Our curated cocktail menu and customizable menus are perfect for corporate events, wedding weekend events, and even for when you want to celebrate your 29th birthday (again)! AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard offers event spaces for your next celebration in Washington, District of Columbia. We are perfectly situated in Navy Yard, just a 10 minute walk to either the Hill or the ballpark. We are metro accessible with a short walk to either the blue/orange/silver lines at Capitol South or green line at Navy Yard/Ballpark.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Whitehall stands proudly along the banks of Meredith Creek, Whitehall Creek and Whitehall Bay. The grounds consist of 135 acres of sprawling lawns and fields. This beautifully and lovingly restored National Historic Landmark offers an unparalleled backdrop for your one-of-a- kind meetings, weddings, corporate receptions and private celebrations. Designed by the same architect who designed the iconic Maryland State House, Whitehall stands as the finest example of Palladian architecture in the country and was the first National Historic Landmark to be designated in the state of Maryland. The house showcases a collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques. Whitehall’s grounds will be made available for weddings and other events, though the parties will have to be held outside to minimize wear and tear on the historic home. However, the interior of the home may be used for unique bridal and wedding party photographs

• Spaces for 1-1,200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Museums
• 7 Total Spaces

The International Spy Museum boasts amazing views of Washington DC paired with the expertise of an experienced events team. Featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display worldwide, The International Spy Museum is a truly unique and special venue to host your next event. When it comes to creating a memorable event, you need more than just a great space. The International Spy Museum's 7th floor Ballroom provides breathtaking, unparalleled panoramic views from the US Capitol to the Washington Monument and the Potomac River. The contemporary space sets the stage for a wide range of events and includes state-of-the-art technology. The landscaped rooftop terrace on the 8th floor of the International Spy Museum can accommodate events for as many as 150 for a seated meal and 200 for a reception. The terrace can be combined with the 7th floor space to host a grand event for up to 700 guests. For a true SPY experience, host up to 190 guests in the International Spy Museum's Lobby, where you can mix and mingle amongst large-scale artifacts. The Veil, located on the third floor of the Museum, is the perfect spot for a cocktail reception for up to 100 guests or an intimate dinner for up to 40 guests. The Veil is one of the most unique locations in the Museum, where stunning architecture and views create an unforgettable experience.

• Spaces for 1-370 Guests
• 2 Theaters
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

The Miracle Theatre is a historic arts venue on Barracks Row in Washington, D.C., offering a distinctive setting rooted in cinematic and cultural heritage. One of the city’s oldest movie theaters, the space blends vintage character with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere that lends itself to film screenings, live performances, comedy shows, concerts, and private events. The single-screen auditorium, illuminated by its classic marquee, creates a memorable backdrop for creative gatherings and community celebrations alike. Surrounded by Capitol Hill dining and nightlife and steps from Eastern Market, The Miracle Theatre provides a nostalgic yet versatile environment for events that value character, storytelling, and a sense of place.

• Spaces for 70-1,000 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Salamander Washington DC offers an elegant urban retreat just steps from the National Mall and the nation's most iconic landmarks and attractions. Recently transformed, the hotel features 373 beautifully appointed rooms, including 51 suites with spa-inspired bathrooms, city and waterfront views, as well as thoughtful in-room amenities. Couples and guests can indulge in elevated dining, from seasonal Afternoon Tea in the Lounge to bold Afro-Caribbean cuisine at Dōgon by renowned Chef Kwame Onwuachi. With 36,000 square feet of light-filled event space, a serene two-level spa, indoor pool, and picturesque marina views, Salamander Washington DC blends sophistication and comfort - perfect for weddings and unforgettable celebrations. Whether a serene garden ceremony or a grand ballroom affair, your celebration is crafted with care to be as timeless and extraordinary as the love it honors!

• Spaces for 30-700 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 10 Hotels
• 10 Total Spaces

InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, allows you to host memorable meetings and events of any size and authority. With over 17,000 square feet of event space, choose from 11 unique meeting rooms, and multiple elegant ballrooms to serve as your business’ headquarters while in D.C. Find inspiration with an abundance of natural light and waterfront views in addition to all of the impeccable hospitality, services and amenities needed to execute a successful event.

• Spaces for 20-720 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Complete with a prime location at The Wharf, La Vie's spacious interior boasts four distinct event spaces spread across nearly 10,000 square feet of space and a private rooftop. La Vie's stunning venue can accommodate parties of virtually any size for any occasion. La Vie Virtual Tour: https://realtours.io/3d/lavie_2009175613/fullscreen/

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 5 Landmarks
• 4 Event Spaces

Experience Historic Elegance – a DC Gem Just Moments from the White House DAR Headquarters, a historic landmark in the heart of our nation’s capital, offers an array of stunning event spaces capable of accommodating gatherings both social and professional. We have several unique spaces that can be used in a variety of options to best fit your event. From networking receptions to outdoor wedding celebrations to intimate milestone affairs, DAR offers you and your guests an unforgettable destination – not to mention a spectacular view of the Washington Monument. Events at DAR not only offer beauty amidst history, but the opportunity for creating truly customized events thanks to our venues’ versatility. With your vision, this historic destination can be elevated to the modern age. Our venue is more than just a picturesque backdrop – it’s a flexible canvas awaiting your personal touch. At DAR, we cater to a wide range of events and that same historic “wow factor” that makes our venue perfect for weddings while also seamlessly translating into the corporate world. We’re here to consult with you, ensuring that you maximize the potential of each space, and create an unforgettable event for your guests. Contact our team today to schedule a site visit and see why DAR will leave a lasting impression on your next event. Join us in preserving the past while making history of your own!

• Spaces for 45-75 Guests

We are a unique cafe in the heart of Historic District of Old Ellicott City, Maryland. Located right off Main St. we offer onsite private parking for all our event guests, a large and very comfortable main Cafe dining space which can seat about 40 people. Outside of our main dining room, we have a beautifully renovated privately enclosed patio with ample seating for an additional 25 guests, with twinkling patio lights, fresh hanging flowers, brick walls and wood lattices, a beautiful window with breathtaking views of the oldest merchants flour mill in the United States (Ellicotts Mills) and private access to parking, you can expect a rustic comfort when you book your event with us. We offer very flexible options of full event rental, including indoor and or outdoor space, with service staff, BYOB, delicious and customizable food options including special request menu items, specialty drinks and coffees, freshly squeezed juices, house-made mini crepes, sandwiches, snack options and grazing party platters. Offsite catering is also welcomed and encouraged, and we allow BYOB champagne, beer and wine. We offer two ADA restrooms, highchairs if required, free WiFi, unique backdrops, with a beautiful rustic gift and décor display shelves in the Cafe. We can suit special request food items, allergies and preferences and charge per hour, including set up time.

• Spaces for 40-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

F1 Arcade Washington DC offers an immersive, high-octane social gaming experience, perfect for corporate events, holiday parties, and networking gatherings. Located in the Union Market District, it features 430 guest capacity, 83 racing simulators, a private bar, and customizable audio-visual settings. With semi-private and private spaces, it accommodates a variety of group sizes. Guests enjoy racing simulators alongside top-tier dining and drinks in a unique, vibrant atmosphere. Ideal for those seeking a blend of entertainment and hospitality. Whether you’re an old or new Formula 1® fan, you’ll love this immersive arcade bar in DC. Assemble your pit crew, grab a cocktail, and take the wheel of our racing simulators for an electrifying experience you’ll never forget. Start your engines - it’s lights out and away we go!

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Mill Creek Falls Retreat Center is in SouthEastern York County, an easy drive from York Metro, Lancaster and the Baltimore area region. Our Retreat Center is located along Mill Creek, and includes many meandering trails through the woodlands, along the creek and falls. We are excited to offer Mill Creek as a flexible retreat center for weddings, corporate retreats and family camping. Wedding Options: Rent out the entire camp for less than you might imagine! Have your ceremony in The Commons or The Lodge and house guests in every single cabin, from The Glen to the Fairy Cabin to The Lodge! Built into the hillside, our moss covered chapel is a wild and rustic little gem. This inexpensive wedding venue pairs perfectly with The Wildlands! The Commons includes our large commercial kitchen, communal dining hall and romantic screened porch. You are welcome to bring in your own food, hire a caterer of your choice or choose from our preferred vendor list. Book the entire Lodge and take care of your wedding venue AND housing for your wedding day! The downstairs hall includes use of a small kitchen and guests booking the Lodge may stage their ceremony outdoors in our hidden chapel, creekside location or inside the Lodge. For small ceremonies, our inexpensive creekside location is romantic and offers a beautiful natural setting for your vows. You will have use of the pool, sports courts and hiking trails as well.

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space

In a premium Uptown location in the Annapolis Arts District, our distinctive white-box event venue exudes industrial flair and is set apart from the rest with its industrial style. You and your visitors will be within walking distance of the city's greatest restaurants and nightlife, hotels, public art, waterfront, and the most convenient parking alternatives in the region. Prism I is the ideal indoor setting for a large, one-of-a-kind gathering. Prism's original location had been the city's principal rug cleaning operation, which had been operating in a massive industrial structure with high ceilings for more than 50 years. Following its closure in 2005 and the formation of the city's Arts District, the facility was transformed into an artist space, then into a live performance theater, and finally into the one-of-a-kind venue Prism Annapolis, which opened in 2012.

• Spaces for 90-599 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Designed to impress, Penn Social offers a versatile space to host everything from meetings and presentations to large-scale celebrations. With a capacity of up to 500 guests, our venue blends professional functionality with an energetic atmosphere. Penn Social has successfully hosted a wide range of corporate events — from casual cocktail receptions to high-production ceremonies. Our team seamlessly produces award programs, networking events, vendor showcases, and corporate holiday parties. Each event is thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. We’ve invested in top-tier technology and amenities to ensure every event runs smoothly, including concert grade audio, a plethora of new microphones, and professional stage lighting. An expansive beer menu and multiple full-service bars provide a wide range of options, while our experienced staff ensures everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

• Spaces for 8-350 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

Imagine spending a balmy evening chatting over cocktails in the courtyard of one of the most elegant and historic houses in the nation’s capital. Then, as dinner is announced, the stately French doors of the Decatur Carriage House open, and you are seated under the magnificent, vaulted ceilings at tables filled with candlelight before indulging in the first course of a finely catered meal. Recognized as one of the top event and wedding venues by the Washingtonian since 1999, Decatur House offers the ideal balance of historical significance and classic Washington style. Whether entertaining in the courtyard surrounded by lavish green gardens, the Carriage House with stunning vaulted ceilings, or the elegant historic parlors, Decatur House provides an unrivaled setting for your special event. For more than 180 years, the most important names in politics, business and society have gathered to celebrate and mingle in the shadow of the White House. At Decatur House, we welcome you to continue the tradition of fine Washington entertaining with your special event, holiday party, conference or wedding reception.

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 8 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

When everything has to be right, Four Seasons DC is always the right choice. The Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC upholds a coveted position as the capital’s most trusted venue for weddings, business meetings and special events. An icon at the entrance to the Georgetown neighborhood, The Four Seasons DC hotel welcomes you to experience America’s capital city like never before – with resort-like outdoor spaces, the best steakhouse in the city, a passionate and tenured staff, and one of the city’s top private fitness clubs and spas. Come experience Washington, DC’s first five-star, five-diamond luxury hotel, which has played host to the shapers of international and domestic politics and industry for more than three decades. Ensuring your special event at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is perfect is their specialty, beginning with your choice of versatile indoor and outdoor venues. From the initial planning with your experienced, personal event consultant to the creation of your original menus, all you need to do is relax and enjoy your celebration.

• Spaces for 175 Guests

Nestled in a peaceful wooded area, in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland stands proudly in natural splendor. Built in 1811, it is truly one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Howard County, Maryland. Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings or retreats. As you walk through its grand entrance, you will step back into time to experience the serenity of an authentic country estate. With both interior and exterior entertaining options, Historic Oakland offers a wide array of choices for your event. Reach out to us today! We’d love to meet you and share the beauty and magic of Oakland.

• Spaces for 200-700 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

The legendary Watergate Hotel the premier location for Meetings and Social Events in Washington DC. Step into the spacious, contemporary Moretti Grand Ballroom, named for the famed Watergate Complex architect, Luiggi Moretti. It is just one of the highlights of the 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space completely redesigned and renovated in 2016 to delight and satisfy the most discerning host. Ten additional spaces, across two levels comprise our distinct meeting and event rooms. Our Potomac waterfront location provides the option for natural light and river views from many of the spaces. When it comes to meetings and social gatherings in Washington D.C., nothing beats the legendary Watergate Hotel, which is conveniently located next to Georgetown. It took us until 2016 to completely re-design and renovate our 27,000 square foot meeting and event space. Our distinct meeting and event rooms are comprised of ten additional spaces spread across two levels.... The Top of the Gate, which is open from April to October, offers some of the most spectacular views of the Potomac River and Washington, DC, for your group event. Find out more about our Bridge The Distance Group Special, which is available for meetings now through February 2022 at this link. Discover an urban resort along the banks of the Potomac River as soon as you step foot in our luxury hotel in Washington, D.C. A hotel unlike any other in Washington D.C. — a place where modern design blends with an iconic landmark to redefine luxury — awaits you at the Four Seasons Hotel. In order to emulate the mighty Potomac, Luigi Moretti designed the Watergate Hotel's flowing avant-garde architecture. The Watergate Hotel's stunning new Ron Arad-designed interior lives up to the original elegance of the building. The retro-chic staff uniforms, designed by Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, complement the hotel's new, contemporary aesthetic. When you combine classic elegance with bold mid-century modern design, you get all of the extravagance and warmth of contemporary luxury at the Watergate Hotel. In addition to paying homage to its own illustrious past, this one-of-a-kind hotel is paving the way for the beginning of a new chapter.

• Spaces for 450-1,000 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

We offer a complete one-stop shop for your next significant event, with fantastic non-traditional event venues in a historically rich location. Starting with a convenient location in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Corridor and region (with easy access from different major roadways), imaginative culinary menu design, and courteous and unsurpassed service from our devoted team members, we strive to provide a memorable event experience. MEETINGS & CONFERENCES When you host your next big event with us, you'll be on the fast track to success! The options are unlimited with nearly 40,000 square feet of adaptable non-traditional event space. We can accommodate up to 600 people for meetings, conferences, and tradeshows, as well as organizational lunches, casual happy hours, elegant cocktail receptions, and award dinners. CELEBRATIONS It's likely that you'll enjoy it! We strive to go above and beyond your expectations, and we'd love to hear about your next big occasion. We welcome the opportunity to host your Wedding, Fundraising Gala, Birthday Party, Family Gathering, or anything else worth celebrating with approximately 40,000 square feet of versatile non-traditional indoor event space and outside trackside locations. Our professional event planners and service managers will pay close attention to every detail. CATERING & EVENTS MENUS A GIII-servIce event and menu planning service is included with your event at the Maryland Jockey Club. We've come up with food alternatives that are not only tasty but also unique. We are always pleased to customize a special menu to be as unique as your function for that extra WOW factor. Please contact us to discuss your unique event needs.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

SKYVIBE is a premier event destination where culture, sound, and style collide. Designed for unforgettable nights and elevated experiences, our space blends sleek design with immersive music, craft cocktails, and Afro-Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Whether you're hosting a celebration, corporate mixer, or private affair, SKYVIBE delivers energy, elegance, and atmosphere in every detail.

We are a full time catering facility that offers a separate open space and blank canvas that can be configured to fit your event. Includes: - 1 additional hour prior to booking time to access our even space facility - Chairs & Tables for up to 120 People - 2 Tables for Food Placement & Displays - Mobile Bar Station (If Needed) - Access to In House Sound Equipment (In-ceiling speakers and wireless microphone) Great For: - Private Dining - Celebration Events - Networking - Baby Showers, Bridal Showers - Corporate Events - Parties - Banquets - Receptions - Formal Dining - Pop Up Events ** Add -Ons are available from Stage, Uplights, Sound equipment, Pipe & Drapes, Champagne Wall, Flower wall and more ** **PLEASE NOTE** Bar & Beverage Packages Available (contact for details) In House Catering Available (contact for details and menu) Private Dining Packages Available (contact for details and menu) Servers/Waitstaff/Bartenders services available (contact for details)