Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Steel Plate
3523 12th St NEOriginal menu with a great selection of food.
Great atmosphere, good food, family friendly. Local bookstore is integrated with the restaurant and has a better selection of books than the Barnes and Noble next door.
250 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWGreat atmosphere, good food, family friendly. Local bookstore is integrated with the restaurant and has a better selection of books than the Barnes and Noble next door.
Good food and family-friendly. Sip the "Finest 75" at the outdoor bar.
169 locals recommend
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastGood food and family-friendly. Sip the "Finest 75" at the outdoor bar.
There's no need to go across town to get excellent Napolitano-style pizza! Good selection of craft beers. Make it a night with dessert at Baker's Lounge and jazz music at the Jazz and Arts Cultural Society - both nearby!
131 locals recommend
Menomale
2711 12th St NEThere's no need to go across town to get excellent Napolitano-style pizza! Good selection of craft beers. Make it a night with dessert at Baker's Lounge and jazz music at the Jazz and Arts Cultural Society - both nearby!
Family friendly. Great craft beer selection. Large outdoor eating area. Dog Friendly. Nice outdoor patio.
95 locals recommend
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NEFamily friendly. Great craft beer selection. Large outdoor eating area. Dog Friendly. Nice outdoor patio.
Cakes and tarts are delicious. Space is lovely, as is the owner, Catherine. Consider stopping by for dessert after dinner at nearby Menomale.
The Baker's Lounge
Cakes and tarts are delicious. Space is lovely, as is the owner, Catherine. Consider stopping by for dessert after dinner at nearby Menomale.
Tasty coffee conveniently located in a spot right next to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. And even more conveniently, Filter is attached to the Bike Rack, in case you need a bike tune-up AND a cup of coffee.
14 locals recommend
Filter Coffeehouse Brookland
Tasty coffee conveniently located in a spot right next to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. And even more conveniently, Filter is attached to the Bike Rack, in case you need a bike tune-up AND a cup of coffee.
Sightseeing
Beautiful and peaceful grounds and church; great place for kids to roam and explore; dog-friendly, if on leash
9 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery Garden
1400 Quincy St NEBeautiful and peaceful grounds and church; great place for kids to roam and explore; dog-friendly, if on leash
Parks & Nature
The old Capitol Columns are a must-see; lots of trails for walking/running
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEThe old Capitol Columns are a must-see; lots of trails for walking/running
Great playground with splash park in the summer months; basketball and tennis courts, indoor pool (fee required)
8 locals recommend
Turkey Thicket Playground
1100 Michigan Ave NEGreat playground with splash park in the summer months; basketball and tennis courts, indoor pool (fee required)
Essentials
Good natural foods store with everything (including wine and beer) you'll need for your stay; within walking distance of apartment
90 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Brookland
3809 12th St NEGood natural foods store with everything (including wine and beer) you'll need for your stay; within walking distance of apartment
Michigan Park Cleaners
3923 12th St NEFast and friendly same-day service on dry-cleaning.
Friendly service; stocked with everything you need for the everyday handyperson and more
Annie's Ace Hardware - Brookland
3405 8th St NEFriendly service; stocked with everything you need for the everyday handyperson and more
United States Postal Service
6909 Laurel AveGiant Pharmacy
1345 Park Rd NWNot within walking distance but is bus and metro accessible.
Vets are friendly and caring. Self-serve dog wash on site, in case your dog is in need of a bath. Within walking distance of the apartment.
District Veterinary Hospital Brookland
3748 10th Street NortheastVets are friendly and caring. Self-serve dog wash on site, in case your dog is in need of a bath. Within walking distance of the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NEFun bar with good music
Shopping
a place where coffee and bikes mingle; good coffee and pastries (try the lemon poppy muffin); get a tune-up for your bike before trekking down the Metropolitan Branch Trail
The Bike Rack
1412 Q St NWa place where coffee and bikes mingle; good coffee and pastries (try the lemon poppy muffin); get a tune-up for your bike before trekking down the Metropolitan Branch Trail