Hope House Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Established, quintessential DC neighborhood! Lots of families, some new to the area, many have been here for generations. Very walkable with a great selection of neighborhood bars and restaurants, public library, organic and mainstream grocery stores, and a farmers market on the weekend!
36 locals recommend
Petworth
Established, quintessential DC neighborhood! Lots of families, some new to the area, many have been here for generations. Very walkable with a great selection of neighborhood bars and restaurants, public library, organic and mainstream grocery stores, and a farmers market on the weekend!
My property is officially in 16th St Heights, but it's closer to Petworth. 16th St. Heights is a well-established neighborhood with mostly single-family homes that completely feels like you're in the suburbs. It's very close to Rock Creek Park so it's very quiet.
16th Street Heights
My property is officially in 16th St Heights, but it's closer to Petworth. 16th St. Heights is a well-established neighborhood with mostly single-family homes that completely feels like you're in the suburbs. It's very close to Rock Creek Park so it's very quiet.
About as multi-cultural a neighborhood as one can get in DC! Great restaurants, live music scene...just a good place to spend an evening...any day of the week!
287 locals recommend
Adams Morgan
About as multi-cultural a neighborhood as one can get in DC! Great restaurants, live music scene...just a good place to spend an evening...any day of the week!
Grocery Store
This is the closest grocery store and just happens to be organic. Great options for the whole family.
161 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWThis is the closest grocery store and just happens to be organic. Great options for the whole family.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW3830 Georgia Ave. is the closest Safeway store.
Sightseeing
Your not that far away so take a visit to THE Howard University and walk amongst history! Sit under the Caribbean Tree on the yard or visit the first floor of Founder's Library for a walk through history!
60 locals recommend
Howard University
2400 6th St NWYour not that far away so take a visit to THE Howard University and walk amongst history! Sit under the Caribbean Tree on the yard or visit the first floor of Founder's Library for a walk through history!
You can definitely walk into the park from my property! Enjoy a hike, run on the path, sit by the creek, visit Peirce Mill, or have a picnic! So much to do in the park!!
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWYou can definitely walk into the park from my property! Enjoy a hike, run on the path, sit by the creek, visit Peirce Mill, or have a picnic! So much to do in the park!!
Great museum not on the Mall! Really great for kids!
55 locals recommend
African American Civil War Museum
1925 Vermont Ave NWGreat museum not on the Mall! Really great for kids!
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWA must see for any visit to Washington!!
Shopping
Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Washington Sports Club, and lots of great bars and restaurants are located here.
89 locals recommend
Columbia Heights
Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Washington Sports Club, and lots of great bars and restaurants are located here.
Food scene
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWGreat neighborhood spot!
This gem is led by my dear friend Chef Katsuya Fukushima. Hands down the best ramen in town (except for the ramen at his other spots...Daikaya, Bantam King, and Hatoba). Definitely check it out!
31 locals recommend
Haikan
805 V St NWThis gem is led by my dear friend Chef Katsuya Fukushima. Hands down the best ramen in town (except for the ramen at his other spots...Daikaya, Bantam King, and Hatoba). Definitely check it out!
Spot in the middle of the action! Owned by a Morehouse grad...great food, great vibe!
19 locals recommend
HalfSmoke
651 Florida Ave NWSpot in the middle of the action! Owned by a Morehouse grad...great food, great vibe!
I worked here when I was in college and it's still one of my favorite places! Straight down Georgia Ave. (which turns into 7th street at Florida Ave.) and you'll run right into it. One of the best scenes in DC...fun vibe, GREAT food, better people!
82 locals recommend
Jaleo
480 7th St NW I worked here when I was in college and it's still one of my favorite places! Straight down Georgia Ave. (which turns into 7th street at Florida Ave.) and you'll run right into it. One of the best scenes in DC...fun vibe, GREAT food, better people!
My son swears by their chocolate-filled pastries! Ethiopian coffee, pastries, and food! Just a few blocks from here. Check them out!
17 locals recommend
Büna Coffeehouse
4400 Georgia Ave NWMy son swears by their chocolate-filled pastries! Ethiopian coffee, pastries, and food! Just a few blocks from here. Check them out!
Highly recommend this local sweet spot!! You can walk there!
26 locals recommend
Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
847 Upshur St NWHighly recommend this local sweet spot!! You can walk there!
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NWGreat restaurant closer to downtown. Worth the trip!
Little Food Studio now operates inside of Almeda Restaurant, an Afro-Fusion dining spot. Make sure to check it out!!
6 locals recommend
Little Food Studio
828 Upshur St NWLittle Food Studio now operates inside of Almeda Restaurant, an Afro-Fusion dining spot. Make sure to check it out!!