Guidebook for Washington
Shopping
Cute weekend market with local vendors and the historic (indoor) Eastern Market with great desserts, butchers and an awesome classic Diner.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SECute weekend market with local vendors and the historic (indoor) Eastern Market with great desserts, butchers and an awesome classic Diner.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hidden treasure of DC. The Nation’s Garden with trees from every state, one huge Bonsai Exhibits, and the home of the nations’ Capitol Pillars salvaged after the War of 1812.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEBeautiful hidden treasure of DC. The Nation’s Garden with trees from every state, one huge Bonsai Exhibits, and the home of the nations’ Capitol Pillars salvaged after the War of 1812.
Food Scene
Walk just a few blocks to H Street and find every type of food, bars, ICE CREAM from Ritas and the historic Atlas Theater. You can hop on the H Street - Street Car and travel up and down H Street or jump off at Union Station.
133 locals recommend
H Street Corridor
Walk just a few blocks to H Street and find every type of food, bars, ICE CREAM from Ritas and the historic Atlas Theater. You can hop on the H Street - Street Car and travel up and down H Street or jump off at Union Station.
Historic DC landmark now just a few blocks away on H St.! Prepare for burgers, fries, shakes and their signature Chili*
84 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NEHistoric DC landmark now just a few blocks away on H St.! Prepare for burgers, fries, shakes and their signature Chili*
Family friendly two-story Nando's chicken and fries - undeniably a safe bet for the pickiest and bravest of foodies*
76 locals recommend
Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NEFamily friendly two-story Nando's chicken and fries - undeniably a safe bet for the pickiest and bravest of foodies*
Personal favorite and large enough for big families and groups. Try their Veggie Sambussa, family style eating and classic Ethiopian music*
7 locals recommend
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant
707 H Street NortheastPersonal favorite and large enough for big families and groups. Try their Veggie Sambussa, family style eating and classic Ethiopian music*
A cool family-friendly restaurant with one of the most famous, classic peanut butter and jelly pop tarts and more! Definitely a family favorite*
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEA cool family-friendly restaurant with one of the most famous, classic peanut butter and jelly pop tarts and more! Definitely a family favorite*
Sightseeing
Wow, save a day to tour the beautiful, moving, and inspiring African American History and Culture Museum. There is a restaurant and souvenir shop inside - but plan for a full day! Without tickets, you can stand inline every morning for a public ticket offering*
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWWow, save a day to tour the beautiful, moving, and inspiring African American History and Culture Museum. There is a restaurant and souvenir shop inside - but plan for a full day! Without tickets, you can stand inline every morning for a public ticket offering*
The Smithsonian Natural History Museum is amazing. Take it to the next level by watching an IMAX movie or going to (my favorite) butterfly pavilion within the museum - definitely family friendly and memorable*
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWThe Smithsonian Natural History Museum is amazing. Take it to the next level by watching an IMAX movie or going to (my favorite) butterfly pavilion within the museum - definitely family friendly and memorable*
Everyone loves the national zoo and with so much to see - it's worth taking a day to go and see!
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWEveryone loves the national zoo and with so much to see - it's worth taking a day to go and see!
Arts & Culture
Great, little jewel of a theater with a variety of performances. You can drop in to the adjacent dance studio (Joy of Motion) for a class or two during your stay!
111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEGreat, little jewel of a theater with a variety of performances. You can drop in to the adjacent dance studio (Joy of Motion) for a class or two during your stay!
Check the line-up of performers and performances - you will be pleasantly surprised and it's a great, historic theater!
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWCheck the line-up of performers and performances - you will be pleasantly surprised and it's a great, historic theater!
Be amazed by the performers at the Kennedy Center, only 15 mins away (by Uber/Lyft)! From the show-stopping ballets or NSO Orchestra to the weekly shows - there is something for everyone!
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWBe amazed by the performers at the Kennedy Center, only 15 mins away (by Uber/Lyft)! From the show-stopping ballets or NSO Orchestra to the weekly shows - there is something for everyone!
Everyone loves the Lincoln Memorial, but the best time to see it is at sunset on the opposite side of the President - facing the two beautiful bridges that take you from DC into VA. Awesome place to have a seat and watch the sun set*
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWEveryone loves the Lincoln Memorial, but the best time to see it is at sunset on the opposite side of the President - facing the two beautiful bridges that take you from DC into VA. Awesome place to have a seat and watch the sun set*
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub with awesome draft beers and ciders and classic Irish fare....also shares a space every morning with a great Bagel Shop called BullFrog Bagel*
29 locals recommend
Star & Shamrock Tavern & Deli
1341 H St NEGreat pub with awesome draft beers and ciders and classic Irish fare....also shares a space every morning with a great Bagel Shop called BullFrog Bagel*
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NECan't beat it and nearly a 10 minute walk from my home!
Affordable and super clean! Tons of self-check out lanes so your experience can be speedy*
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWAffordable and super clean! Tons of self-check out lanes so your experience can be speedy*
...the basics, not the nicest grocery store but handy in a pinch and adjacent to the house*
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW...the basics, not the nicest grocery store but handy in a pinch and adjacent to the house*
ZIPS Dry Cleaners
1571 Maryland Ave NEAWESOME! Close by and super affordable*