Guidebook for Washington
Arts & Culture
This is the hidden gem of Washington's museums. It's one of few that charge, but it's worth it! It's quaint and has a great outdoor patio.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWThis is the hidden gem of Washington's museums. It's one of few that charge, but it's worth it! It's quaint and has a great outdoor patio.
My favorite movie theater that plays mostly indie movies.
110 locals recommend
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWMy favorite movie theater that plays mostly indie movies.
Food Scene
My favorite neighborhood pizza spot! It's good for a casual table service meal. It has outdoor seating with heat lamps. My favorite is the atomica pizza.
109 locals recommend
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWMy favorite neighborhood pizza spot! It's good for a casual table service meal. It has outdoor seating with heat lamps. My favorite is the atomica pizza.
One of the most loved restaurants in Washington for both brunch and dinner!
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWOne of the most loved restaurants in Washington for both brunch and dinner!
Part coffee shop, part café (with food service and a separate bar). Great for browsing or eating!
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWPart coffee shop, part café (with food service and a separate bar). Great for browsing or eating!
This is the most reserved restaurant in the city -- and deservedly so! It's delicious for both brunch and dinner.
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThis is the most reserved restaurant in the city -- and deservedly so! It's delicious for both brunch and dinner.
As close to Brooklyn as you can get in Washington. Try the honey badger (it's not on the menu) -- it's espresso, honey, and milk!
69 locals recommend
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWAs close to Brooklyn as you can get in Washington. Try the honey badger (it's not on the menu) -- it's espresso, honey, and milk!
It's not at all a grocery store -- it's a quaint restaurant serving a delicious burger, known as a "Proper Burger"! It's also a great place to sit for drinks.
72 locals recommend
Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NWIt's not at all a grocery store -- it's a quaint restaurant serving a delicious burger, known as a "Proper Burger"! It's also a great place to sit for drinks.
If you want to grab a delicious salad and go, stop by Sweetgreen.
17 locals recommend
sweetgreen Dupont
1512 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestIf you want to grab a delicious salad and go, stop by Sweetgreen.
Everything Else
If you want to get a good workout in, Flywheel is an indoor cycling studio (with barre classes upstairs) a few blocks away. First class is free!
7 locals recommend
Flywheel Sports Dupont
1927 Florida Ave NWIf you want to get a good workout in, Flywheel is an indoor cycling studio (with barre classes upstairs) a few blocks away. First class is free!
Check out the First Ladies dresses, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and other hallmarks of U.S. culture. Like all Smithsonian institutions, it's free!
325 locals recommend
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWCheck out the First Ladies dresses, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and other hallmarks of U.S. culture. Like all Smithsonian institutions, it's free!
It's free AND you can check out baby pandas!
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWIt's free AND you can check out baby pandas!
The Georgetown waterfront is a beautiful place to indulge in a cupcake from one of the nearby bakeries (Georgetown Cupcake and Baked and Wired are the best!).
219 locals recommend
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWThe Georgetown waterfront is a beautiful place to indulge in a cupcake from one of the nearby bakeries (Georgetown Cupcake and Baked and Wired are the best!).
I'm a New Yorker, so I take bagels very seriously. This is as good as they come in Washington. Remember to bring cash (it's cash only) - they also have an ATM!
18 locals recommend
Bagels Etc.
2122 P St NWI'm a New Yorker, so I take bagels very seriously. This is as good as they come in Washington. Remember to bring cash (it's cash only) - they also have an ATM!
Glen's is an upscale market, so it's not always best for the everyday groceries. I go here for the $10 brunch and the $4 local beer and wine on tap!
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWGlen's is an upscale market, so it's not always best for the everyday groceries. I go here for the $10 brunch and the $4 local beer and wine on tap!
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite brewery and place to grab a bite to eat in the city. Try the southern chicken filet sandwich!
124 locals recommend
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEMy favorite brewery and place to grab a bite to eat in the city. Try the southern chicken filet sandwich!
This is a low-key hangout spot for 20-somethings with great happy hour specials.
34 locals recommend
Black Jack
1612 14th St NWThis is a low-key hangout spot for 20-somethings with great happy hour specials.
Sightseeing
Put your walking shoes on, but you won't want to miss this if you're a first time DC visitor.
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWPut your walking shoes on, but you won't want to miss this if you're a first time DC visitor.
Essentials
There isn't always the best customer service or selection, but this is the nearest grocery store.
345 locals recommend
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThere isn't always the best customer service or selection, but this is the nearest grocery store.
This is the nearest Whole Foods -- they have a hot bar for quick food on the go.
581 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWThis is the nearest Whole Foods -- they have a hot bar for quick food on the go.