In laws 50th Anniversary Ideas? (Washington: house, wedding, taxi)

[ToryB123]

Hi everyone and thanks for reading,

My in-laws are celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary this October. They are pretty low key kind of people and do not want a big surprise gala party. Instead they want it to be their immediate family to celebrate. Any ideas of what I should plan? We are relatively new to the area. We currently live in Leesburg, but go into DC quite frequently!

My sister in law is flying in with her 2 girls (ages 11 and 14) from California. It would be my in-laws, my sister in law, her 2 girls (11 and 14), my husband and I and our 2 sons (ages 5 and 3).

Originally I was thinking a brunch cruise on the Potomac, however the cost of that is alittle pricey. (Close to $800 for all of us) Some of my friends suggested a winery however my mother in law does not drink so that is a no go.

Any places, restaurants or ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks again!!

[Jeanie Beanie]

This is what I planned for my 65th birthday and it worked out pretty well: Get everyone together for an early family dinner then go over to Union Station and get tickets to Washington by night on a sightseeing bus for everyone.

It lasts a couple of hours and stops twice to get out and see stuff up close(#1-Roosevelt or MLK areas adjacent, #2 Lincoln Memorial) and the drives around the monuments all lit up are magical. The drivers are very knowledgeable; buses have huge windows and are roomy for lots of picture-taking opportunities. Easy on the elders legs. Incredibly meaningful to the out-of-towners who only see the Washington Monument or Capitol or White House on the TV. And this will be something they will remember for the rest of their lives.

I can't say how this compares to the sightseeing boat, as I've never done it. I DID do the duck boats and it was fine, not terrific, though, and the night tour blows them away. I went in October, too, and the weather is still fine. The price would be much more reasonable than the boat.

Highly recommend. Fun for all!

[MarianRavenwood]

The brunch at the Kennedy center is always fab for in-laws and parents. Stately and elegant but it's a buffet so also laid back with something for everyone. Enjoy the views from the Terraces.

Work off your meal by strolling over to the Georgetown Waterfront Park, then take the water taxi from Georgetown to the Wharf in SW DC. There's usually some live music and outdoor events happening (check their calendar).