Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
We love the house smoked salmon sandwiches; we treat ourselves to breakfast here almost every Sunday.
86 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEWe love the house smoked salmon sandwiches; we treat ourselves to breakfast here almost every Sunday.
Mia's Coffeehouse
101 15th Street NortheastThe Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEBelga Café
514 8th St SEThis is one of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.
This restaurant started as a food truck. There's not enough room to sit and eat, but it's only two blocks from home.
33 locals recommend
Far East Taco Grille
409 15th St NEThis restaurant started as a food truck. There's not enough room to sit and eat, but it's only two blocks from home.
Millie's is a tiny market, and they make GREAT sandwiches. Seriously, you can't go wrong with a Millie's sandwich! The folks here are also a lot of fun to talk to.
12 locals recommend
Millie's Market
1452 D St NEMillie's is a tiny market, and they make GREAT sandwiches. Seriously, you can't go wrong with a Millie's sandwich! The folks here are also a lot of fun to talk to.
Arts & Culture
There are a lot of different shows performed in this four-theater space.
111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEThere are a lot of different shows performed in this four-theater space.
Parks & Nature
This little gem is in the middle of the Anacostia River. It's home to the Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival every April, and has some lovely walking paths.
26 locals recommend
Kingman Island
This little gem is in the middle of the Anacostia River. It's home to the Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival every April, and has some lovely walking paths.
There are some really cool collections at the arboretum, which is a very large park. In the spring, you can see cherry blossoms; in the cooler months, there are guided full moon hikes.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEThere are some really cool collections at the arboretum, which is a very large park. In the spring, you can see cherry blossoms; in the cooler months, there are guided full moon hikes.
This isn't a hiking trail, because it's paved, but this lovely trail extends along the Anacostia River.
17 locals recommend
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailThis isn't a hiking trail, because it's paved, but this lovely trail extends along the Anacostia River.
Essentials
There is free underground parking and a large hot foods bar, in addition to the regular grocery staples.
287 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEThere is free underground parking and a large hot foods bar, in addition to the regular grocery staples.
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SEThere is free underground parking at this grocery store.
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrThere is free underground parking at this grocery store.
This is my favorite grocery store. There is 2-hour free garage parking.
84 locals recommend
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NEThis is my favorite grocery store. There is 2-hour free garage parking.
Entertainment & Activities
The Miracle Theatre
535 8th St SEThis place is great for second-run movies.
Shopping
This fun shop has VERY knowledgeable salespeople. They'll match you with the perfect game!
33 locals recommend
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis fun shop has VERY knowledgeable salespeople. They'll match you with the perfect game!
East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis little store has a nice selection of books for everyone.
This is an iconic, historic market in DC. If you go on the weekends, the outdoor spaces are full of produce sellers, craftspeople selling their wares, a flea market, and a market food court. During the week, the inside of the market is a sight to behold with fresh produce, meats, and baked goods.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEThis is an iconic, historic market in DC. If you go on the weekends, the outdoor spaces are full of produce sellers, craftspeople selling their wares, a flea market, and a market food court. During the week, the inside of the market is a sight to behold with fresh produce, meats, and baked goods.
Getting Around
This is the closest metro stop to our house. The NORTH exit is closer to our home; it's at 19th and East Capitol St.
74 locals recommend
Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SEThis is the closest metro stop to our house. The NORTH exit is closer to our home; it's at 19th and East Capitol St.
There are lots of stops for the DC Streetcar, which runs along H St. NE. The closest stop to our house is at H and 15th St. NE.
28 locals recommend
DC Streetcar
2550 Benning Rd NEThere are lots of stops for the DC Streetcar, which runs along H St. NE. The closest stop to our house is at H and 15th St. NE.