Guidebook for Washington
Arts & Culture
The National Portrait Gallery is a must see if you are going to DC. Around the Chinatown area and connected to the American Art Museum. It has classic American, modern art and contemporary art, as well as a beautiful atrium with a cafe.
365 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Retrats
The National Portrait Gallery is a must see if you are going to DC. Around the Chinatown area and connected to the American Art Museum. It has classic American, modern art and contemporary art, as well as a beautiful atrium with a cafe.
Free show EVERY DAY at 6:30pm. Beautiful. Stunning. And a must-see if you have a chance.
498 residents recomanen
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWFree show EVERY DAY at 6:30pm. Beautiful. Stunning. And a must-see if you have a chance.
So many FREE museum options in DC, this is just ONE of them. Check out any/all the Smithsonian museum's located on the National Mall! (Bring your comfortable shoes.)
809 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de l'Aire i de l'Espai
600 Independence Ave SWSo many FREE museum options in DC, this is just ONE of them. Check out any/all the Smithsonian museum's located on the National Mall! (Bring your comfortable shoes.)
Food Scene
(Hotspot in the city.) Delicious french cuisine, with an amazing bread basket! Start to finish this place is wonderful and every dish is decadent. Breakfast (and weekend brunch) is amazing and in my experience, the best in the city and remarkably affordably priced. Recommend reservations in advance as this place is always full.
513 residents recomanen
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW(Hotspot in the city.) Delicious french cuisine, with an amazing bread basket! Start to finish this place is wonderful and every dish is decadent. Breakfast (and weekend brunch) is amazing and in my experience, the best in the city and remarkably affordably priced. Recommend reservations in advance as this place is always full.
Hands down, one of the top 3 restaurants in the city. Reservations in advance are highly recommended. But, my favorite is walking in and asking for a seat at the bar where they also serve food.
104 residents recomanen
Rasika
633 D St NWHands down, one of the top 3 restaurants in the city. Reservations in advance are highly recommended. But, my favorite is walking in and asking for a seat at the bar where they also serve food.
Specializes in Greek Mediterranean food, delicious, and easy eats. No reservations are required. This is the type of place you could eat at when you arrive and are hungry. 2 blocks away.
141 residents recomanen
CAVA
3105 14th St NWSpecializes in Greek Mediterranean food, delicious, and easy eats. No reservations are required. This is the type of place you could eat at when you arrive and are hungry. 2 blocks away.
Classic DC "must see" restaurant. Chili-dogs and a bright, festive easy-in location. 4 blocks away.
288 residents recomanen
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWClassic DC "must see" restaurant. Chili-dogs and a bright, festive easy-in location. 4 blocks away.
The name says it all--it's splendid and they make delicious and unique flavors. Right on 14th St, 5 blocks away and in the heart of the "14th St" restaurant and shopping scene.
35 residents recomanen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWThe name says it all--it's splendid and they make delicious and unique flavors. Right on 14th St, 5 blocks away and in the heart of the "14th St" restaurant and shopping scene.
Favorite neighborhood coffee bar! Great outdoor patio too. Bring your laptop or book and relax!
69 residents recomanen
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWFavorite neighborhood coffee bar! Great outdoor patio too. Bring your laptop or book and relax!
Delicious coffee. The place to drink coffee if you enjoy the new fancy brewing techniques --cold, pressed, pour over and espresso galore. Seating upstairs with wifi and relaxing.
174 residents recomanen
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWDelicious coffee. The place to drink coffee if you enjoy the new fancy brewing techniques --cold, pressed, pour over and espresso galore. Seating upstairs with wifi and relaxing.
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGood food, poetry readings, and a bookstore.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWGreat coffee on your way to the Convention Center.
Eating here is like eating at your Italian grandmother's house.
Fave hidden gem. They define "treating you like family."
Al Crostino
1926 9th St NWEating here is like eating at your Italian grandmother's house.
Fave hidden gem. They define "treating you like family."
Newly built waterfront area of DC that is quickly becoming a hot spot. Visit the Anthem (concert hall), and various new restaurants, patios, "boardwalk" like open area on the water. Just a few metro/subway stops away.
158 residents recomanen
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWNewly built waterfront area of DC that is quickly becoming a hot spot. Visit the Anthem (concert hall), and various new restaurants, patios, "boardwalk" like open area on the water. Just a few metro/subway stops away.
Convivial
801 O St NWSo delicious! You have to try this place if you a foodie!
This place is a modern take on the old-school diner. Try the milk shakes, "adult" milk shakes and the fresh-made poptarts.
425 residents recomanen
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEThis place is a modern take on the old-school diner. Try the milk shakes, "adult" milk shakes and the fresh-made poptarts.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hot spot in the city for drinks and hanging out. Right on "14th St" and it has indoor and outdoor patio seating.
322 residents recomanen
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWA hot spot in the city for drinks and hanging out. Right on "14th St" and it has indoor and outdoor patio seating.
"Pop up" that changes it's theme every few months. It's 2 blocks away -- you MUST check it out, always a huge hit!
Cherry Blossom PUB
1841 7th Street Northwest"Pop up" that changes it's theme every few months. It's 2 blocks away -- you MUST check it out, always a huge hit!
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEGrab brunch and a nice brew here!
Amazing wine bar 3 blocks away. Patio is always a blast, but don't forget to venture inside to their shuffleboard area.
52 residents recomanen
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWAmazing wine bar 3 blocks away. Patio is always a blast, but don't forget to venture inside to their shuffleboard area.
Best. Music. Venue. (3 blocks away)
Even if you don't have tickets, go to the window and see if you can get in!
455 residents recomanen
9:30
815 V St NWBest. Music. Venue. (3 blocks away)
Even if you don't have tickets, go to the window and see if you can get in!
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWGo to a concert where Duke Ellington started out!
Rock out at this awsome music hall. You can find unique bands any day of the week here.
136 residents recomanen
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWRock out at this awsome music hall. You can find unique bands any day of the week here.
Grab a drink at the W hotel bar at their rooftop bar overlooking the White House and US Treasury. Late night this bar is a hot spot!
55 residents recomanen
W Washington D.C.
515 15th St NWGrab a drink at the W hotel bar at their rooftop bar overlooking the White House and US Treasury. Late night this bar is a hot spot!
Filled with retro video games and pool tables. Huge basement bar & lounge that is TONS of fun!
Right next to Shake Shack if you want some food too.
12 residents recomanen
Players Club
1400 14th St NWFilled with retro video games and pool tables. Huge basement bar & lounge that is TONS of fun!
Right next to Shake Shack if you want some food too.
Shopping
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWEverything you need for your snacking and food staples.
In case you forgot your athletic attire, or if you need another pair of those comfy yoga pants. Not budget friendly :)
26 residents recomanen
lululemon
2847 Clarendon BlvdIn case you forgot your athletic attire, or if you need another pair of those comfy yoga pants. Not budget friendly :)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWEasy access for your grocery staples.
Entertainment & Activities
Orangetheory Fitness - 14th Street NW
1925 14th St NWThe best and toughest workout ever!
Yoga District
500 H St NEGet your downward dog in here!
Gym, pool, rock climbing wall, tons of classes. Brand new YMCA :)
18 residents recomanen
Anthony Bowen Branch YMCA
1325 W St NWGym, pool, rock climbing wall, tons of classes. Brand new YMCA :)
Catch a Nats game! Great stadium, great team. My favorite is to buy the cheap seats and eat in the restaurant located in right field for one of the best meals + game in town!
455 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SECatch a Nats game! Great stadium, great team. My favorite is to buy the cheap seats and eat in the restaurant located in right field for one of the best meals + game in town!
Visit the National Zoo! Panda's, elephant's and many more! All free, just walk right in the front door :)
771 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWVisit the National Zoo! Panda's, elephant's and many more! All free, just walk right in the front door :)
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the Sunday drum shows, pass a football or picnic while the everyone in the city is enjoying a serene park that overlooks the city. Interesting fact: this site was considered to be the White House location.
445 residents recomanen
Parc Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestEnjoy the Sunday drum shows, pass a football or picnic while the everyone in the city is enjoying a serene park that overlooks the city. Interesting fact: this site was considered to be the White House location.