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Really a great public space. They have quiet study rooms on the bottom floor, as well as a large kids section. Lots of places to plug in your computer and it's just a great library.
15 residents recomanen
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
3160 16th St NWReally a great public space. They have quiet study rooms on the bottom floor, as well as a large kids section. Lots of places to plug in your computer and it's just a great library.
Open 24-hours, and from the same owner of The Coupe and Tryst, this is a diner with a newly-trimmed menu. Really, everything here is good, even the service.
96 residents recomanen
the DINER
2453 18th St NWOpen 24-hours, and from the same owner of The Coupe and Tryst, this is a diner with a newly-trimmed menu. Really, everything here is good, even the service.
It's a 10 minute walk to the back entrance to the zoo from the flat. They've spent millions re-doing and renovating the place and it's really great for kids and adults alike.
771 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWIt's a 10 minute walk to the back entrance to the zoo from the flat. They've spent millions re-doing and renovating the place and it's really great for kids and adults alike.
matchbox
521 8th St SEPizza, booze, great outdoor seating.
Everything Else
Revo Nails
3161 Mt Pleasant St NWCan you honestly beat a $24.99 mani/pedi? I didn't think so. Walk-ins welcome.
Jesse is the 2nd generation owner and they have a great craft beer selection. Great unique spirits as well. Very friendly people, especially Herman who is quite a character. And it's downstairs.
10 residents recomanen
Irving Wine and Spirits
3100 Mt Pleasant St NWJesse is the 2nd generation owner and they have a great craft beer selection. Great unique spirits as well. Very friendly people, especially Herman who is quite a character. And it's downstairs.
Vegan & Vegetarian Bakery. As a very-non-vegetarian, I actually like their stuff.
90 residents recomanen
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NWVegan & Vegetarian Bakery. As a very-non-vegetarian, I actually like their stuff.
This is where I go to get my haircut, by Jessica. It's also a great spa: facials, massages, etc.
6 residents recomanen
Logan 14 Aveda Salon & Spa
1314 14th St NWThis is where I go to get my haircut, by Jessica. It's also a great spa: facials, massages, etc.
City Bikes Adams Morgan
2501 Champlain St NWClosest bike shop to the flat.
Bubble Tea and Cakes. I don't like bubble tea, but if you do, this is apparently the place.
Kogibow Bakery
1817 Adams Mill Rd NWBubble Tea and Cakes. I don't like bubble tea, but if you do, this is apparently the place.
Even if you're not Roman Catholic, you must go to the 12:30pm Sunday mass. It's a traditional catholic liturgy with a powerful, talented and famous gospel choir. The music is amazing, and uplifting.
St Augustine Church
1419 V St NWEven if you're not Roman Catholic, you must go to the 12:30pm Sunday mass. It's a traditional catholic liturgy with a powerful, talented and famous gospel choir. The music is amazing, and uplifting.
Gay bar, but mixed young professional crowd. Mon-Thu they have a 2-for-1 drink special. I'm partial to their "Blue 75" cocktail (which isn't blue, it just has a splash of PBR). Beautiful space.
26 residents recomanen
Number Nine
1435 P St NWGay bar, but mixed young professional crowd. Mon-Thu they have a 2-for-1 drink special. I'm partial to their "Blue 75" cocktail (which isn't blue, it just has a splash of PBR). Beautiful space.
One of the top-three sandwich shops in DC. Everything's good, plus they have lots of great little treats.
26 residents recomanen
Dupont Market
1807 18th St NWOne of the top-three sandwich shops in DC. Everything's good, plus they have lots of great little treats.
Rent bikes by the half-hour and take to any other bikeshare location, so you'll only pay for your one-way trip. But, they will put a $500 authorization/hold on your card, just FYI.
211 residents recomanen
Capital Bikeshare
Rent bikes by the half-hour and take to any other bikeshare location, so you'll only pay for your one-way trip. But, they will put a $500 authorization/hold on your card, just FYI.
Rent bikes by the half-hour and take to any other bikeshare location, so you'll only pay for your one-way trip. But, they will put a $500 authorization/hold on your card, just FYI.
211 residents recomanen
Capital Bikeshare
Rent bikes by the half-hour and take to any other bikeshare location, so you'll only pay for your one-way trip. But, they will put a $500 authorization/hold on your card, just FYI.
Another nail shop in the neighborhood that's small and family-owned. Free paraffin wax with every manicure!
Pleasant Nail Spa
3114 Mt Pleasant St NWAnother nail shop in the neighborhood that's small and family-owned. Free paraffin wax with every manicure!
This, for me, is the best Manicure/Pedicure money can buy. Mani-pedi combo: $60, but worth it. This is a place actually owned and run by women, and it feels like you're in someone's home. So cute.
Vicky's Nail Boutique
1616 Wisconsin Ave NWThis, for me, is the best Manicure/Pedicure money can buy. Mani-pedi combo: $60, but worth it. This is a place actually owned and run by women, and it feels like you're in someone's home. So cute.
Closest yoga studio to the flat. I've never been, but I have friends who go and like the place/space.
17 residents recomanen
Past Tense Yoga Studio
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWClosest yoga studio to the flat. I've never been, but I have friends who go and like the place/space.
Check this place out. Come wanting good food and oysters. Lots of vendors and growing.
906 residents recomanen
Union Market
1309 5th St NECheck this place out. Come wanting good food and oysters. Lots of vendors and growing.
It's a building you can't enter, but it's my favorite in the city. I remember when it was the "OEOB" (Old Executive Office Building).
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
1650 17th St NWIt's a building you can't enter, but it's my favorite in the city. I remember when it was the "OEOB" (Old Executive Office Building).
Avoid with great prejudice. The lines are NEVER worth it unless you are a "DC Cupcakes" show fanatic. Go to Baked & Wired. (But GC's red velvet cupcakes are amazing!)
162 residents recomanen
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWAvoid with great prejudice. The lines are NEVER worth it unless you are a "DC Cupcakes" show fanatic. Go to Baked & Wired. (But GC's red velvet cupcakes are amazing!)
Bank of America Financial Center
Closest bank.
This is my go-to dry cleaning spot. The family that runs it is great. They are so kind and sweet and they do a great job. You'll likely see the mom and/or daughter there. Great for a last-minute hem.
Mount Pleasant Cleaner
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWThis is my go-to dry cleaning spot. The family that runs it is great. They are so kind and sweet and they do a great job. You'll likely see the mom and/or daughter there. Great for a last-minute hem.
Food Scene
Love this place. Great coffee. No Wifi on Weekends though. They have a rotating selection of art on the walls. The staff is genuinely friendly and I'm a huge fan of their cappuccinos. Bagels are GREAT
38 residents recomanen
Flying Fish Coffee and Tea
3064 Mount Pleasant Street NorthwestLove this place. Great coffee. No Wifi on Weekends though. They have a rotating selection of art on the walls. The staff is genuinely friendly and I'm a huge fan of their cappuccinos. Bagels are GREAT
Very good pizza, if a bit more expensive than I'd prefer, but the ingredients are top notch. 5-7pm $5 pint + slice happy hour special can't be beat.
16 residents recomanen
Radius Pizza
3155 Mount Pleasant Street NorthwestVery good pizza, if a bit more expensive than I'd prefer, but the ingredients are top notch. 5-7pm $5 pint + slice happy hour special can't be beat.
Ercilia's Restaurant
3070 Mt Pleasant St NWYucca con chicharron. Period. Life-changing. $6.
Great New Haven-style pizza. They deliver, and you can order by the slice or by the pie. It's really good. And their Boylan cane sugar fountain sodas are amazing.
55 residents recomanen
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
1400 Irving Street NorthwestGreat New Haven-style pizza. They deliver, and you can order by the slice or by the pie. It's really good. And their Boylan cane sugar fountain sodas are amazing.
If you must have a Starbucks as opposed to Flying Fish, then here's your closest Starbucks.
466 residents recomanen
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWIf you must have a Starbucks as opposed to Flying Fish, then here's your closest Starbucks.
This restaurant, while consistently hit-or-miss, still draws me in. Brunch is great if only for the BEST BLOODY MARY IN TOWN. If Crab cake Benedict is on the menu, get that! Fried Chicken is good too.
66 residents recomanen
The Heights Taproom
This restaurant, while consistently hit-or-miss, still draws me in. Brunch is great if only for the BEST BLOODY MARY IN TOWN. If Crab cake Benedict is on the menu, get that! Fried Chicken is good too.
If you have had the great misfortune of never having greased your organs with a burger from Five Guys, you're missing out on life. Greasy but perfection. Don't bother ordering a large fry. Trust me.
20 residents recomanen
Five Guys
If you have had the great misfortune of never having greased your organs with a burger from Five Guys, you're missing out on life. Greasy but perfection. Don't bother ordering a large fry. Trust me.
I much prefer Potbelly's to Subway/Quiznos, and I load up on hot peppers. Avoid breakfast, but it's a great sandwich for lunch.
79 residents recomanen
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
655 Michigan Ave NEI much prefer Potbelly's to Subway/Quiznos, and I load up on hot peppers. Avoid breakfast, but it's a great sandwich for lunch.
IHOP is great because it's open 24-hours and it's 2 blocks from the place.
93 residents recomanen
IHOP
3100 14th St NWIHOP is great because it's open 24-hours and it's 2 blocks from the place.
I love this place. Great turkish food, but their Weekend brunch is their strongest. I am literally addicted to their french toast. It's actually the best I've ever had, consistently.
20 residents recomanen
Meze Restaurant
2437 18th St NWI love this place. Great turkish food, but their Weekend brunch is their strongest. I am literally addicted to their french toast. It's actually the best I've ever had, consistently.
Go to the Beau Thai on Mount Pleasant street 1.5 blocks from the flat. It's amazing. Great long bar, very family-friendly. Gets busy after 8pm. BeauThaiDC.com
109 residents recomanen
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWGo to the Beau Thai on Mount Pleasant street 1.5 blocks from the flat. It's amazing. Great long bar, very family-friendly. Gets busy after 8pm. BeauThaiDC.com
Dunkin'
2750 14th St NWFor those needing their Dunkin' Donuts fix...
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
Great little hidden gem of a coffee shop.
Amazing salads and wraps. I almost always opt for the monthly salad special.
108 residents recomanen
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWAmazing salads and wraps. I almost always opt for the monthly salad special.
Pho (pronounced "fuh") is a great Vietnamese noodle soup. I always get a regular bowl of #7. It's really good. So is their house-made lemonade. Best pho in town.
119 residents recomanen
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWPho (pronounced "fuh") is a great Vietnamese noodle soup. I always get a regular bowl of #7. It's really good. So is their house-made lemonade. Best pho in town.
I don't recommend this place unless you enjoy feeling as though you've inconvenienced the staff in asking for an order of food or coffee. Avoid this place.
18 residents recomanen
Dos Gringos
3116 Mt Pleasant St NWI don't recommend this place unless you enjoy feeling as though you've inconvenienced the staff in asking for an order of food or coffee. Avoid this place.
I've heard wonderful things, but every time I go there's a 45 minute wait. Maybe get there early.
192 residents recomanen
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWI've heard wonderful things, but every time I go there's a 45 minute wait. Maybe get there early.
Closest BBQ to the flat, but if you are actually looking for great BBQ, you'll have to drive south and west to a roadside spot in Leesburg, VA.
36 residents recomanen
Smoke & Barrel
2471 18th St NWClosest BBQ to the flat, but if you are actually looking for great BBQ, you'll have to drive south and west to a roadside spot in Leesburg, VA.
Coffee Bar, Bar bar, and Restaurant. It's a great big beautiful space that serves your every possible need. Free Wifi too.
299 residents recomanen
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWCoffee Bar, Bar bar, and Restaurant. It's a great big beautiful space that serves your every possible need. Free Wifi too.
This is, by far, my FAVORITE place to get eggs benedict. A-maz-ing. Everything's great here and they have a friendly, family staff.
13 residents recomanen
Bistro La Bonne
2436 14th Street NorthwestThis is, by far, my FAVORITE place to get eggs benedict. A-maz-ing. Everything's great here and they have a friendly, family staff.
A Washingtonand Adams Morgan institution, but nearly impossible to find a place to sit. Funky mismatched interior is fun for a coffee date.
252 residents recomanen
Tryst
2459 18th St NWA Washingtonand Adams Morgan institution, but nearly impossible to find a place to sit. Funky mismatched interior is fun for a coffee date.
Holy cow! If you want to die in taste heaven, this is a place to do it. Their braised lamb shank is to-die-for. It's Moroccan soul food.
55 residents recomanen
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestHoly cow! If you want to die in taste heaven, this is a place to do it. Their braised lamb shank is to-die-for. It's Moroccan soul food.
Great food. Great drinks. And they have one of the best rooftops in town.
123 residents recomanen
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWGreat food. Great drinks. And they have one of the best rooftops in town.
Best Juevos Rancheros in the world. Hangover cure! And it's just a nice place to watch soccer too. Outdoor patio on park benches is great too. (Carryout entrance on Lamont.)
26 residents recomanen
Don Juan Restaurant
1660 Lamont St NWBest Juevos Rancheros in the world. Hangover cure! And it's just a nice place to watch soccer too. Outdoor patio on park benches is great too. (Carryout entrance on Lamont.)
Pica Taco
1406 Florida Ave NWSmall cafe with limited seating, but it's a great taqueria.
Great Greek, gyros, kabobs and other traditional Persian cuisine.
11 residents recomanen
Astor Mediterranean
1829 Columbia Rd NWGreat Greek, gyros, kabobs and other traditional Persian cuisine.
This place is great, but there's something on the menu with pasta and chicken (#17 I think) and it's tastes so good it's addictive.
La Granja de Oro
1832 Columbia Rd NWThis place is great, but there's something on the menu with pasta and chicken (#17 I think) and it's tastes so good it's addictive.
This is a great restaurant that's hidden inside a gas station market. It's legit. I'm a massive fan of the Cuban sandwich. It's the best.
30 residents recomanen
Fast Gourmet
This is a great restaurant that's hidden inside a gas station market. It's legit. I'm a massive fan of the Cuban sandwich. It's the best.
Great sub shop that's a local favorite. I'm a particular fan of the "Ritner" because their roast beef is great! And don't get me started on their sodas. That fountain root beer is to-die-for.
76 residents recomanen
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEGreat sub shop that's a local favorite. I'm a particular fan of the "Ritner" because their roast beef is great! And don't get me started on their sodas. That fountain root beer is to-die-for.
Best brunch deal in the city. All-you can drink, all-you-can-eat of their modern tapas and drink menu. It's great. Sit there for hours, but get reservations.
78 residents recomanen
Masa 14
1825 14th St NWBest brunch deal in the city. All-you can drink, all-you-can-eat of their modern tapas and drink menu. It's great. Sit there for hours, but get reservations.
Love the food here. It's high quality, traditional southern food. Their Sunday Jazz brunch is my favorite and a steal: crazy selection of all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet AND choose from menu for lunch.
6 residents recomanen
Georgia Brown's
950 15th St NWLove the food here. It's high quality, traditional southern food. Their Sunday Jazz brunch is my favorite and a steal: crazy selection of all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet AND choose from menu for lunch.
Restaurant and Coffee Kaffe that are connected but still separate. Great place for coffee and delights. Love the decor too.
77 residents recomanen
Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Ave NWRestaurant and Coffee Kaffe that are connected but still separate. Great place for coffee and delights. Love the decor too.
Great pizza place, nice small outdoor patio, and great menu. Love just a traditional pepperoni.
173 residents recomanen
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWGreat pizza place, nice small outdoor patio, and great menu. Love just a traditional pepperoni.
The original Washington restaurant institution. Get a Clyde's Burger, some oysters and a cold beer or a scotch.
28 residents recomanen
Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NWThe original Washington restaurant institution. Get a Clyde's Burger, some oysters and a cold beer or a scotch.
My favorite pizza place in DC. Period. Free olives and great beer selection. (There's also one on P Street in Dupont Circle.) Kid friendly.
109 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWMy favorite pizza place in DC. Period. Free olives and great beer selection. (There's also one on P Street in Dupont Circle.) Kid friendly.
$$$$ but worth it. Make reservations a month or more in advance. Limited seating, fixed-price, small bites.
33 residents recomanen
Komi x Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NW$$$$ but worth it. Make reservations a month or more in advance. Limited seating, fixed-price, small bites.
This is my favorite Japanese/Sushi restaurant in DC.
13 residents recomanen
Sakana Japanese Restaurant
2026 P St NWThis is my favorite Japanese/Sushi restaurant in DC.
This is a fabulously French, loud cafe. The food is great, and the service is friendly, if a bit too French.
66 residents recomanen
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWThis is a fabulously French, loud cafe. The food is great, and the service is friendly, if a bit too French.
Great burgers and shakes on the level of Five Guys. But they have an amazingly beautiful space in the restored Tivoli Theater and a separate milk shake bar.
38 residents recomanen
Z-Burger
3301 14th St NWGreat burgers and shakes on the level of Five Guys. But they have an amazingly beautiful space in the restored Tivoli Theater and a separate milk shake bar.
Because I like it. I think their salad bar is always fresh and crisp. I get the two-slider/salad bar combo for $10. Also, their custom lemonades are to-die-for. Screw the fact that it's a big chain!
20 residents recomanen
Ruby Tuesday
1300 Wilson BlvdBecause I like it. I think their salad bar is always fresh and crisp. I get the two-slider/salad bar combo for $10. Also, their custom lemonades are to-die-for. Screw the fact that it's a big chain!
A great little coffee spot that is still looking for its groove in a neighborhood in transition. But it's got a funky, 60's era mod squad theme to it that's fun.
30 residents recomanen
Coffy Café
3310 14th St NWA great little coffee spot that is still looking for its groove in a neighborhood in transition. But it's got a funky, 60's era mod squad theme to it that's fun.
This is literally, actually, the best Thai food you will have anywhere. Including Thailand. It's an experience. Reserve in advance and bring cash.
106 residents recomanen
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWThis is literally, actually, the best Thai food you will have anywhere. Including Thailand. It's an experience. Reserve in advance and bring cash.
Great little place, great space, good food, great brunch. They also have a sizable outdoor patio.
176 residents recomanen
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEGreat little place, great space, good food, great brunch. They also have a sizable outdoor patio.
Chili Half-smoke with mustard and onions. You don't need to ask for anything else. This place is an institution and has amazing history. To avoid the line, go to Ben's Next Door.
288 residents recomanen
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWChili Half-smoke with mustard and onions. You don't need to ask for anything else. This place is an institution and has amazing history. To avoid the line, go to Ben's Next Door.
From the family of Ben's Chili Bowl, this is a great restaurant. But the real secret is you can get a table and order your half-smoke from next door and wash it down with a beer. Kid-friendly.
288 residents recomanen
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWFrom the family of Ben's Chili Bowl, this is a great restaurant. But the real secret is you can get a table and order your half-smoke from next door and wash it down with a beer. Kid-friendly.
Some of the best fish-n-chips you'll ever have. Becomes more dancy/bar-y after 9pm.
9 residents recomanen
The Codmother
1336 U St NWSome of the best fish-n-chips you'll ever have. Becomes more dancy/bar-y after 9pm.
Amazing restaurant, hidden in the basement under a bar in a dense row of bars. But the menu is constantly rotating. Not pretentious in the least, but not cheap either. 1/2-price wine on Wednesday.
Little Fountain Cafe
2339 18th Street NorthwestAmazing restaurant, hidden in the basement under a bar in a dense row of bars. But the menu is constantly rotating. Not pretentious in the least, but not cheap either. 1/2-price wine on Wednesday.
Stealthy alcoholic margaritas, and great traditional, simple Mexican sandwiches and street vendor-oriented food.
Mixtec Restaurant
1792 Columbia Road NorthwestStealthy alcoholic margaritas, and great traditional, simple Mexican sandwiches and street vendor-oriented food.
So's Your Mom
1831 Columbia Rd NWGreat little sandwich shop.
Great rooftop bar (albeit small) but it's a wonderful place to be on a nice night. They have a really diverse menu that leans towards very good sushi/seafood. Large rooftop seating area.
62 residents recomanen
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Rd NWGreat rooftop bar (albeit small) but it's a wonderful place to be on a nice night. They have a really diverse menu that leans towards very good sushi/seafood. Large rooftop seating area.
From celebrity chef Mike Isabella (I can't remember which show) this is a solid pizza joint that has great cocktails.
23 residents recomanen
Graffiato
707 6th Street NorthwestFrom celebrity chef Mike Isabella (I can't remember which show) this is a solid pizza joint that has great cocktails.
I love me some dim sum. Not the same as San Francisco dim sum, but very good. Their Earl Gray Julep is my favorite cocktail on the menu.
13 residents recomanen
Ping Pong Dim Sum
1 Dupont Circle NorthwestI love me some dim sum. Not the same as San Francisco dim sum, but very good. Their Earl Gray Julep is my favorite cocktail on the menu.
Great food, great drinks and friendly staff. The Circa that started the others.
20 residents recomanen
CIRCA at Dupont
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestGreat food, great drinks and friendly staff. The Circa that started the others.
Pound the Hill
621 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGet the Nutella Latte with an extra shot. Yum!
This is my friend's preferred cupcake place. They atmosphere, and coffee are great too. A bit confusing as to how you're supposed to process everything, but get in coffee line first, to the right.
141 residents recomanen
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWThis is my friend's preferred cupcake place. They atmosphere, and coffee are great too. A bit confusing as to how you're supposed to process everything, but get in coffee line first, to the right.
Heller's Bakery
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWAVOID AVOID AVOID. Unless you like mold in your bread/cakes.
Yum! Great tacos and street vender fresh Mexican in a casual environment. Here's a good example of a food truck becoming a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
122 residents recomanen
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastYum! Great tacos and street vender fresh Mexican in a casual environment. Here's a good example of a food truck becoming a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Mayflower Chinese Carryout
3066 Mt Pleasant St NWCheap Chinese. Good pork fried rice, AMAZING shrimp toast. 3/5 stars.
El Pollo Sabroso
3153 Mt Pleasant St NWPeruvian Chicken! Yum! :D
Beer garden and good BBQ. Can't beat that, can you? (Formerly called The Standard)
48 residents recomanen
garden district
1801 14th St NWBeer garden and good BBQ. Can't beat that, can you? (Formerly called The Standard)
The best Ethiopian in DC. Period. Little sidewalk cafe in Spring/Summer/Fall.
13 residents recomanen
Zenebech Injera
608 T Street NorthwestThe best Ethiopian in DC. Period. Little sidewalk cafe in Spring/Summer/Fall.
Sightseeing
My favorite park in the city by a mile. It's amazing. Get your coffee at Flying Fish and then walk to the park. During the summer months enjoy the cascading waterfalls, and Sunday drum circle.
445 residents recomanen
Parc Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestMy favorite park in the city by a mile. It's amazing. Get your coffee at Flying Fish and then walk to the park. During the summer months enjoy the cascading waterfalls, and Sunday drum circle.
This is where you can see the U.S. Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and other founding documents.
35 residents recomanen
National Archives Research Center
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThis is where you can see the U.S. Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and other founding documents.
While you're navigating the National Mall, check out Constitution Gardens. It's a really peaceful place in the middle of a chaotic zone of the city.
Jardins de la Constitució
Constitution Avenue NorthwestWhile you're navigating the National Mall, check out Constitution Gardens. It's a really peaceful place in the middle of a chaotic zone of the city.
So this is where the plants are? It's a fun, quick respite from whatever weather Washington is throwing at you.
253 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic dels Estats Units
100 Maryland Ave SWSo this is where the plants are? It's a fun, quick respite from whatever weather Washington is throwing at you.
The most empty and boring museum I've ever been to.
196 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional dels Indis Americans
4th Street SouthwestThe most empty and boring museum I've ever been to.
Did you know that at the time of its construction it was the largest marble building in the world? Worth a stop for is great collection. I'm a fan of the impressionist wing.
385 residents recomanen
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestDid you know that at the time of its construction it was the largest marble building in the world? Worth a stop for is great collection. I'm a fan of the impressionist wing.
Hope Diamond, dinosaurs. What else need I say?
647 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWHope Diamond, dinosaurs. What else need I say?
They always have the most interesting exhibitions and installations.
230 residents recomanen
Museu Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestThey always have the most interesting exhibitions and installations.
Talk about tapping into the American spirit of adventure and possibility!
809 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de l'Aire i de l'Espai
600 Independence Ave SWTalk about tapping into the American spirit of adventure and possibility!
Undergoing major long-term renovations, but seeing the original Old Glory/Star-Spangled Banner is worth something. So is the First Ladies Inaugural Gown room. And Dorothy's ruby slippers. That's it.
325 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Història Americana
1300 Constitution Ave. NWUndergoing major long-term renovations, but seeing the original Old Glory/Star-Spangled Banner is worth something. So is the First Ladies Inaugural Gown room. And Dorothy's ruby slippers. That's it.
If you want the best photo, stand in the park (not in front of the fence) and while standing 20 ft away, zoom in on your subjects. It will look like you're standing on the White House lawn.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
If you want the best photo, stand in the park (not in front of the fence) and while standing 20 ft away, zoom in on your subjects. It will look like you're standing on the White House lawn.
One of the best museums happens to be ~$40 for a two-day pass. But it's worth it. Very kid friendly and very interactive.
202 residents recomanen
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOne of the best museums happens to be ~$40 for a two-day pass. But it's worth it. Very kid friendly and very interactive.
If it's raining and you're feeling gloomy, go right ahead. If it's a sunny day and you don't want a heavy heart, avoid it. But it's a spectacular museum.
192 residents recomanen
Museu Memorial de l'Holocaust dels Estats Units
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWIf it's raining and you're feeling gloomy, go right ahead. If it's a sunny day and you don't want a heavy heart, avoid it. But it's a spectacular museum.
This place has gone through a multi-year, multi-million dollar redesign and it's spectacular to enjoy.
219 residents recomanen
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWThis place has gone through a multi-year, multi-million dollar redesign and it's spectacular to enjoy.
This is the best hidden gem in the city. The memorial in the center of the island is gorgeous, and the surrounding trail is amazing.
165 residents recomanen
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
This is the best hidden gem in the city. The memorial in the center of the island is gorgeous, and the surrounding trail is amazing.
Shopping
I mean, it's Target. What's not to like. They have a limited grocery section, but it's two floors. And it's a Target you can walk to.
364 residents recomanen
Target
3100 14th St NWI mean, it's Target. What's not to like. They have a limited grocery section, but it's two floors. And it's a Target you can walk to.
This is the closest "Mall" that DC has. Stores here: Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshall's, DSW, Modell's, Children's Place, Staples, Washington Sports Club gym and more...
44 residents recomanen
DC USA
3100 14th St NWThis is the closest "Mall" that DC has. Stores here: Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshall's, DSW, Modell's, Children's Place, Staples, Washington Sports Club gym and more...
Entrance is on Irving Street, and this is actually a great DSW. Go straight to the clearance section for the best deals.
32 residents recomanen
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3100 14th St NWEntrance is on Irving Street, and this is actually a great DSW. Go straight to the clearance section for the best deals.
Good little second-hand clothing store if you're willing to invest the time. About 80% women's clothes.
9 residents recomanen
Frugalista
3055 Mt Pleasant St NWGood little second-hand clothing store if you're willing to invest the time. About 80% women's clothes.
On the main shopping block of M Street in Georgetown, this is personally my favorite clothing store. Ultra-high quality manufacturing, amazing visual merchandising, and great London feel.
AllSaints
3235 M St NWOn the main shopping block of M Street in Georgetown, this is personally my favorite clothing store. Ultra-high quality manufacturing, amazing visual merchandising, and great London feel.
If you've never been to a Lush, this is a must-stop place for bath soaps, bath bombs and other fun things. You can smell the store a block before you get there—and that's a good thing.
LUSH
3066 M St NWIf you've never been to a Lush, this is a must-stop place for bath soaps, bath bombs and other fun things. You can smell the store a block before you get there—and that's a good thing.
CVS
1418 P St NWFor when you need a CVS.
One of my favorite clothing/lifestyle stores in the city. This is a small, mens-focused clothing boutique. They have high-end selvedge denim and other cool things. Great shoe selection!
Federal
2216 14th Street NorthwestOne of my favorite clothing/lifestyle stores in the city. This is a small, mens-focused clothing boutique. They have high-end selvedge denim and other cool things. Great shoe selection!
The other side of Federal, this is a skater-focused shop, with one of the best sneaker collections in town. They have great boards as well.
Palace 5IVE
2216 14th St NWThe other side of Federal, this is a skater-focused shop, with one of the best sneaker collections in town. They have great boards as well.
The Bike Rack
1412 Q St NWThis is where I bought my bike and where I go for help and service.
It used to be called Mount Pleasant Hardware, which is what I still call it. It's a small hardware store.
Old School Hardware
3219 Mt Pleasant St NWIt used to be called Mount Pleasant Hardware, which is what I still call it. It's a small hardware store.
Go-to local spot for all your over or behind-the-counter pharmaceutical needs. A bit pricier than CVS, but at least it's not CVS.
7 residents recomanen
Mt Pleasant Care Pharmacy
3169 Mt Pleasant St NWGo-to local spot for all your over or behind-the-counter pharmaceutical needs. A bit pricier than CVS, but at least it's not CVS.
Drinks & Nightlife
I go here mostly for the rooftop bar which is open four seasons long. They have a great beer selection and a friendly, casual environment. Avoid the bottom two floors. Sustainable seafood here too. :D
The Reef
2446 18th St NWI go here mostly for the rooftop bar which is open four seasons long. They have a great beer selection and a friendly, casual environment. Avoid the bottom two floors. Sustainable seafood here too. :D
No Sign, just a black door on a black-gray building to the left of Marvins. Great cocktail bar! If you're planning on going after 9pm Thu-Sat I would recommend calling and getting a reservation.
103 residents recomanen
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWNo Sign, just a black door on a black-gray building to the left of Marvins. Great cocktail bar! If you're planning on going after 9pm Thu-Sat I would recommend calling and getting a reservation.
Mova
2204 14th St NWClosest gay bar, but usually empty. Which is sad because the space and rooftop are great.
I don't think they grill anything, and if they did I wouldn't eat it. It's a great dive bar. I mean, a real hipstery dive bar. But put some tunes on the juke box and get wasted, then crawl home.
53 residents recomanen
Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWI don't think they grill anything, and if they did I wouldn't eat it. It's a great dive bar. I mean, a real hipstery dive bar. But put some tunes on the juke box and get wasted, then crawl home.
I have an ongoing feud with this place, but they have amazing nightly music. Avoid the food. It's terrible. Seriously. But I've also seen a 12-piece jazz orchestra perform here. That was amazing.
45 residents recomanen
Haydee's Restaurant
3102 Mt Pleasant St NWI have an ongoing feud with this place, but they have amazing nightly music. Avoid the food. It's terrible. Seriously. But I've also seen a 12-piece jazz orchestra perform here. That was amazing.
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdGreat little bar, and 3.5-star worthy food.
The original bar of hipsters and musicians in DC. Very cool, casual vibe, young crowd. (BBQ sandwich is not Memphis, but surprisingly better than others nearby.)
216 residents recomanen
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWThe original bar of hipsters and musicians in DC. Very cool, casual vibe, young crowd. (BBQ sandwich is not Memphis, but surprisingly better than others nearby.)
No mixed crowd here, but it's a relaxed environment. Monday nights provide best mix/energy because it's showtunes night, but arrive after 9pm. Happy-Hour is also buy-1-get-1 M-F.
21 residents recomanen
JR's Bar
1519 17th St NWNo mixed crowd here, but it's a relaxed environment. Monday nights provide best mix/energy because it's showtunes night, but arrive after 9pm. Happy-Hour is also buy-1-get-1 M-F.
Diverse crowd that leans to twenty-somethings, three levels, good DJ's, nicely-priced drinks.
18 residents recomanen
Cobalt
1639 R St NWDiverse crowd that leans to twenty-somethings, three levels, good DJ's, nicely-priced drinks.
This is the largest gay club in the city. It's big, with multiple bars, two levels, and a back patio area. 18-25 primarily on Fridays, and 21+ on Saturdays. Good DJ's and go-go boys.
43 residents recomanen
Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street NorthwestThis is the largest gay club in the city. It's big, with multiple bars, two levels, and a back patio area. 18-25 primarily on Fridays, and 21+ on Saturdays. Good DJ's and go-go boys.
Dodge City
917 U St NWGreat little bar with a lively atmosphere.
Great wine bar, but the sleeper delight: their burgers! Not too big, not too small, but 100% delicious. Grilled on an actual grill out back.
52 residents recomanen
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWGreat wine bar, but the sleeper delight: their burgers! Not too big, not too small, but 100% delicious. Grilled on an actual grill out back.
Go here on your way to/from another bar. Or go there for cheap pitchers. But look for the big lightbulb with the dancing Santa Claus to get your $1 jello shot. (About once every 10 minutes)
25 residents recomanen
Ben's Next Door
1211 U Street NorthwestGo here on your way to/from another bar. Or go there for cheap pitchers. But look for the big lightbulb with the dancing Santa Claus to get your $1 jello shot. (About once every 10 minutes)
THE Adams Morgan institution. Packed on weekends, lots of floors, and always live music. Great place to experience DC nightlife.
123 residents recomanen
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWTHE Adams Morgan institution. Packed on weekends, lots of floors, and always live music. Great place to experience DC nightlife.
Great casual hipster bar, and they have old-school board games you can play for free while you drink. Half-price burger Mondays are great too!
127 residents recomanen
Red Derby
3718 14th St NWGreat casual hipster bar, and they have old-school board games you can play for free while you drink. Half-price burger Mondays are great too!
Great little casual, no-frills Cuban-themed cocktail bar. It's a great place to have a quiet mojito with friends.
14 residents recomanen
Habana Village
1834 Columbia Rd NWGreat little casual, no-frills Cuban-themed cocktail bar. It's a great place to have a quiet mojito with friends.
Gay sports bar, but a very mixed crowd. It's actually a great place to watch games, and the food is surprisingly good.
107 residents recomanen
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWGay sports bar, but a very mixed crowd. It's actually a great place to watch games, and the food is surprisingly good.
This is a great place to go smoke some traditional hookah. This has the feel of the original Washington DC lounges, before everything got hipsterified.
14 residents recomanen
Soussi Restaurant
2228 18th St NWThis is a great place to go smoke some traditional hookah. This has the feel of the original Washington DC lounges, before everything got hipsterified.
I've never had food here, but the drinks, the music and the beats are always nice. It's a cool joint, and they are more likely to have experimental musicians than some of its neighbors.
23 residents recomanen
Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th St NWI've never had food here, but the drinks, the music and the beats are always nice. It's a cool joint, and they are more likely to have experimental musicians than some of its neighbors.
Bedrock Billiards
1841 Columbia Rd NWUp for some pool? Check out this low-key joint downstairs.
The Dupont Circle Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave NWThe pinnacle of a hotel bar. Great drinks, and great for people watching.
Dan's Cafe
2315 18th St NWDive bar that looks closed. Fun if you're drunk, but it's cash-only.
Great wine bar that doesn't feel like a stuffy wine bar. They have a great craft cocktail selection as well. What a neat space. I love sitting up top, and looking down over the two floor atrium.
15 residents recomanen
Dickson Wine Bar
903 U St NWGreat wine bar that doesn't feel like a stuffy wine bar. They have a great craft cocktail selection as well. What a neat space. I love sitting up top, and looking down over the two floor atrium.
Stetson's is great. It's just a good, old-school bar. I am frequently there for Trivia Night on Mondays. This place also has a nice secluded back patio. Very nice.
6 residents recomanen
Stetson's
1610 U St NWStetson's is great. It's just a good, old-school bar. I am frequently there for Trivia Night on Mondays. This place also has a nice secluded back patio. Very nice.
Love Marvin. Had my 30th birthday dinner here even. It's a great space, and they have a wonderful year-round outdoor patio. French/Belgian cuisine downstairs with great mussels! Great music always!
116 residents recomanen
Marvin
2007 14th St NWLove Marvin. Had my 30th birthday dinner here even. It's a great space, and they have a wonderful year-round outdoor patio. French/Belgian cuisine downstairs with great mussels! Great music always!
Great little bar with a fun atmosphere. The BBQ is 2.5 out of 5 stars. But when you're wasted, it's 5/5! lol
63 residents recomanen
American Ice Company
917 V St NWGreat little bar with a fun atmosphere. The BBQ is 2.5 out of 5 stars. But when you're wasted, it's 5/5! lol
This is my absolute favorite bar in all of DC. It's simple, unassuming, 1 block from all the craziness of U Street/Shaw. It's like a nice bar from Brooklyn landed here. Always feels full, never packed
57 residents recomanen
All Souls Bar
725 T St NWThis is my absolute favorite bar in all of DC. It's simple, unassuming, 1 block from all the craziness of U Street/Shaw. It's like a nice bar from Brooklyn landed here. Always feels full, never packed
Arts & Culture
My favorite art museum in the city.
28 residents recomanen
National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum Shop
8th Street NorthwestMy favorite art museum in the city.
Best public course in DC, and ~40% of your sight lines to the green you'll see the Washington Monument. This is where I regularly golf.
29 residents recomanen
East Potomac Driving Range
972 Ohio Dr SWBest public course in DC, and ~40% of your sight lines to the green you'll see the Washington Monument. This is where I regularly golf.
Nice big movie theater that's a short hop on the Metro from the flat.
105 residents recomanen
Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NWNice big movie theater that's a short hop on the Metro from the flat.