Guidebook for Washington
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Bank of America Financial Center
Full service bank.
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWPharmacy, open late.
CVS
1418 P St NWPharmacy.
One of the few places open to sell wine and beer in the neighborhood on a Sunday. All shops that sell alcohol close at 10pm.
7 residents recomanen
De Vinos
2001 18th St NWOne of the few places open to sell wine and beer in the neighborhood on a Sunday. All shops that sell alcohol close at 10pm.
AB Liquors
1803 Columbia Rd NWLiquor store, knowledgeable staff. Not open on Sundays.
Bang Hair Salon & Spa
1612 U St NWGreat place for stylish and reasonably-priced hair cut.
Essentials
Columbia Road Northwest
Columbia Road NorthwestATM and small selection of fresh food (milk, eggs, etc)
Less expensive than the organic supermarket, but the produce isn't as good. Sells beer and wine.
855 residents recomanen
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWLess expensive than the organic supermarket, but the produce isn't as good. Sells beer and wine.
Shopping
Local chain. Fashionable accessories at a very reasonable price point (jewelry, handbags, scarves). Great if you've got an unexpected dinner/meeting/occasion.
Lou Lou Boutiques
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestLocal chain. Fashionable accessories at a very reasonable price point (jewelry, handbags, scarves). Great if you've got an unexpected dinner/meeting/occasion.
Locally-owned business. Julie (the owner) keeps it fresh with clothing and accessories at a very reasonable price point. Great if you've got an unexpected dinner/meeting/occasion.
10 residents recomanen
Violet Boutique
1924 8th St NWLocally-owned business. Julie (the owner) keeps it fresh with clothing and accessories at a very reasonable price point. Great if you've got an unexpected dinner/meeting/occasion.
Food Scene
Walking distance from the apartment, fantastic coffee, and the pleasant pops make this place unique. Free wifi.
36 residents recomanen
Pleasant Pops
1781 Florida Ave NWWalking distance from the apartment, fantastic coffee, and the pleasant pops make this place unique. Free wifi.
Great coffee, free wifi, great people-watching. A hidden neighborhood jem. Local business.
62 residents recomanen
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
Great coffee, free wifi, great people-watching. A hidden neighborhood jem. Local business.
Great coffee, free wifi, delicious pastries, and high-quality gelato (dairy and non-dairy varieties).
48 residents recomanen
Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWGreat coffee, free wifi, delicious pastries, and high-quality gelato (dairy and non-dairy varieties).
Traditional French fare, but with a modern twist. Moderate price point. On weekends, the downstairs turns into a nightclub - no cover, best after 11pm.
17 residents recomanen
Napoleon Bistro
1847 Columbia Rd NWTraditional French fare, but with a modern twist. Moderate price point. On weekends, the downstairs turns into a nightclub - no cover, best after 11pm.
Great people watching, good coffee, a local favorite. Free wifi during the week only (not on weekends and not available after 7pm on Friday).
252 residents recomanen
Tryst
2459 18th St NWGreat people watching, good coffee, a local favorite. Free wifi during the week only (not on weekends and not available after 7pm on Friday).
Beautiful rooftop with stunning views of the city. Farm-to-table stylings and an impressive sushi bar. Have dinner or a drink on the rooftop. Happy hour specials all week.
62 residents recomanen
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Rd NWBeautiful rooftop with stunning views of the city. Farm-to-table stylings and an impressive sushi bar. Have dinner or a drink on the rooftop. Happy hour specials all week.
Another locally-owned restaurant with excellent reviews. President & Michelle Obama dined here. Moderate to expensive price point. Comprehensive wine list, knowledgeable staff. French/American fusion.
71 residents recomanen
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWAnother locally-owned restaurant with excellent reviews. President & Michelle Obama dined here. Moderate to expensive price point. Comprehensive wine list, knowledgeable staff. French/American fusion.
Best pizza in the city. Egyptian/lebanese food at a reasonable price point. Take out to eat at home, or dine in.
11 residents recomanen
Astor Mediterranean
1829 Columbia Rd NWBest pizza in the city. Egyptian/lebanese food at a reasonable price point. Take out to eat at home, or dine in.
A cheap eat, $4 gets you an empanada (a savory pastry filled with meat or vegetarian fillings). Several locations in the city.
20 residents recomanen
Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NWA cheap eat, $4 gets you an empanada (a savory pastry filled with meat or vegetarian fillings). Several locations in the city.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful yoga studio in a historic, renovated building. Lots of variety, and community classes with a suggested donation of $10.
10 residents recomanen
Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Rd NWBeautiful yoga studio in a historic, renovated building. Lots of variety, and community classes with a suggested donation of $10.
Every seat in the house is a good one - small venue for popular, local, and obscure musicians.
455 residents recomanen
9:30
815 V St NWEvery seat in the house is a good one - small venue for popular, local, and obscure musicians.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWThree venues in one - big names and local talent play here.
U Street Music Hall
DJs come from Europe to spin at this local hotspot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally-owned bar with tons of character and a heated rooftop bar. Great views of the DC Skyline and rotating taps. Aquarium tanks on the 2nd floor, if you prefer to find Nemo.
The Reef
2446 18th St NWLocally-owned bar with tons of character and a heated rooftop bar. Great views of the DC Skyline and rotating taps. Aquarium tanks on the 2nd floor, if you prefer to find Nemo.
One of several bars owned by the local band, Thievery Corporation. Nearly every bar features a DJ booth and dancing.
23 residents recomanen
Local 16
1602 U St NWOne of several bars owned by the local band, Thievery Corporation. Nearly every bar features a DJ booth and dancing.
Sightseeing
The back entrance to the National Zoo. Admission is free. Check out the primates, elephants, and big cats.
40 residents recomanen
National Zoo Drive Northwest
National Zoo Drive NorthwestThe back entrance to the National Zoo. Admission is free. Check out the primates, elephants, and big cats.
Hello, Mr. President. A 20-25 minute walk away, or you can take the 42, 43, L1, or L2 buses to Farragut Square and walk 3-5 minutes.
1097 residents recomanen
Sud de la gespa de la Casa Blanca
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWHello, Mr. President. A 20-25 minute walk away, or you can take the 42, 43, L1, or L2 buses to Farragut Square and walk 3-5 minutes.
This monument is on a small hill - it provides a great view of the entire National Mall and is ideal for flying kites. Yoga, movies, and other activities "on the Mall" are situated near this monument.
790 residents recomanen
Monument a Washington
2 15th St NWThis monument is on a small hill - it provides a great view of the entire National Mall and is ideal for flying kites. Yoga, movies, and other activities "on the Mall" are situated near this monument.
Founding documents: the U.S. Constitution and the U.S. Declaration of Independence are stored and displayed here. Free admission.
35 residents recomanen
National Archives Research Center
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFounding documents: the U.S. Constitution and the U.S. Declaration of Independence are stored and displayed here. Free admission.
The Smithsonian is comprised of 19 institutions including galleries, museums, and a zoological park. Admission is free.
365 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Retrats
The Smithsonian is comprised of 19 institutions including galleries, museums, and a zoological park. Admission is free.
Col·lecció Phillips
1600 21st St NWNot just for art-lovers, the Philips also hosts concerts.