Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
It's delicious and a quick walk/uber ride. There are a lot of restaurants in Adams Morgan.
27 locals recommend
Mintwood Place Northwest
Mintwood Place NorthwestIt's delicious and a quick walk/uber ride. There are a lot of restaurants in Adams Morgan.
14th street from V street south all the way to Logan Circle probably has about 50 restaurants. My favorites are Pearl Dive, Cork, Le Diplomate, Lupo Verde and Estadio. Washingtonian Magazine is a good source for reviews.
51 locals recommend
14th Street Northwest
14th Street Northwest14th street from V street south all the way to Logan Circle probably has about 50 restaurants. My favorites are Pearl Dive, Cork, Le Diplomate, Lupo Verde and Estadio. Washingtonian Magazine is a good source for reviews.
This place is a lot of fun but can be kinda crazy on the weekends. It's also a bit far but it's really nice inside...worth a check if you have time. And Rappahanock Oysters are served in the center at a great spot. Can never have enough oysters!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEThis place is a lot of fun but can be kinda crazy on the weekends. It's also a bit far but it's really nice inside...worth a check if you have time. And Rappahanock Oysters are served in the center at a great spot. Can never have enough oysters!
More food and shopping on U Street and Shaw. Lots of new, cools spots. There's actually a place called Anxo which is a cidery and pinxos Basque bar!
92 locals recommend
U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestMore food and shopping on U Street and Shaw. Lots of new, cools spots. There's actually a place called Anxo which is a cidery and pinxos Basque bar!
Eastern Market on Sundays is so much fun and if you have the time, it's definitely worth finding your way there. You can take the metro to Eastern Market station and walk over. While you're there, also walk up 7th street and down Pennsylvania ave. This is the heart of Capitol Hill and it's a lot of fun, a bit crowded but REALLY worth spending the day. And if you take your map, you can walk to the Capitol and to the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, etc etc.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEEastern Market on Sundays is so much fun and if you have the time, it's definitely worth finding your way there. You can take the metro to Eastern Market station and walk over. While you're there, also walk up 7th street and down Pennsylvania ave. This is the heart of Capitol Hill and it's a lot of fun, a bit crowded but REALLY worth spending the day. And if you take your map, you can walk to the Capitol and to the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, etc etc.
Go to the top of the W hotel when you're wandering around near the White House. It has the best view of the city! Also while you're there, find the Renwick Gallery and go next door to Old Ebbitt Grill. It's one of the oldest restaurants in DC and it's huge -- i think it takes an entire city block. They're open very early to very late.
55 locals recommend
W Washington D.C.
515 15th St NWGo to the top of the W hotel when you're wandering around near the White House. It has the best view of the city! Also while you're there, find the Renwick Gallery and go next door to Old Ebbitt Grill. It's one of the oldest restaurants in DC and it's huge -- i think it takes an entire city block. They're open very early to very late.
Parks & Nature
Of course Rock Creek Park is across the street and it's full of paths but i love Meridian Hill Park. It's a beautiful park that on occasion has fountains flowing and there are always people everywhere dancing, working out, hanging with their dogs/friends, etc. Check it out and then keep walking... :)
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestOf course Rock Creek Park is across the street and it's full of paths but i love Meridian Hill Park. It's a beautiful park that on occasion has fountains flowing and there are always people everywhere dancing, working out, hanging with their dogs/friends, etc. Check it out and then keep walking... :)
Rock Creek Parkway Northwest
Rock Creek Parkway NorthwestI have a trail map that i'm happy to share!
Arts & Culture
This collection is really special and it's on Dupont Circle, another great place to go and explore. Use the museum as your first stop and then check out the fountain in the circle and wander around the shops and restaurants.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWThis collection is really special and it's on Dupont Circle, another great place to go and explore. Use the museum as your first stop and then check out the fountain in the circle and wander around the shops and restaurants.
This is a beautiful estate that's very close to the apt.
63 locals recommend
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWThis is a beautiful estate that's very close to the apt.
Great Art Deco, huge theater right up the street in Cleveland Park.
20 locals recommend
Uptown Theater
55 Dunlop Street WestGreat Art Deco, huge theater right up the street in Cleveland Park.
The new African American Museum is great but it requires an early morning if you don't get tix. That may have changed by now; worth a look. It's also worth doing a search of special exhibitions that are in town.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
The new African American Museum is great but it requires an early morning if you don't get tix. That may have changed by now; worth a look. It's also worth doing a search of special exhibitions that are in town.
Essentials
Harris Teeter (easy parking and giant store), Whole Foods (easy parking, crowded and in Logan Circle), Brookville Market (at Conn Ave, small every day store).
337 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastHarris Teeter (easy parking and giant store), Whole Foods (easy parking, crowded and in Logan Circle), Brookville Market (at Conn Ave, small every day store).
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWmini grocery store in Mt. Pleasant. Very nice produce, sandwiches, kind of expensive but good if you happen to be in Mt. P.
60 locals recommend
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWmini grocery store in Mt. Pleasant. Very nice produce, sandwiches, kind of expensive but good if you happen to be in Mt. P.
Target has everything and is on 14th and Irving. Adams Mill Rd turns into Irving St at the end of the street so it's pretty close. There's also Marshalls, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Best Buy, Giant Food, etc. all in the same place.
364 locals recommend
Target
3100 14th St NWTarget has everything and is on 14th and Irving. Adams Mill Rd turns into Irving St at the end of the street so it's pretty close. There's also Marshalls, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Best Buy, Giant Food, etc. all in the same place.
Sightseeing
On a nice night...it's fantastic. Also great to walk to other monuments from here. Be sure and find Einstein!
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWOn a nice night...it's fantastic. Also great to walk to other monuments from here. Be sure and find Einstein!
Getting Around
There's a DC bike share at the bottom of Adams Mill Rd, right at the entrance of the zoo. Always a good way to get around but be sure and be careful and bike defensively. DC is a city of transients and you can never count on drivers to yield to you.
20 locals recommend
Capital Bike Share
There's a DC bike share at the bottom of Adams Mill Rd, right at the entrance of the zoo. Always a good way to get around but be sure and be careful and bike defensively. DC is a city of transients and you can never count on drivers to yield to you.
Everything Else
Everything is on the Hill. Eastern Market is great for Sundays. People watching is great. The Capitol is fantastic to walk around (or plan a tour) and the Library of Congress and Supreme Court are worth walking to as well. The Hill is also full of great restaurants (8th Street) and shops.
190 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Everything is on the Hill. Eastern Market is great for Sundays. People watching is great. The Capitol is fantastic to walk around (or plan a tour) and the Library of Congress and Supreme Court are worth walking to as well. The Hill is also full of great restaurants (8th Street) and shops.