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Our favorite close-by places to eat
Our go-to place for Pizza!
Neopolitan pies using fresh local ingredients and incorporating new twists on traditional favorites. Pizza's are made in a wood-fired oven. Make sure to also try one of two of their delicious salads. The menu changes daily. This little neighborhood gem is only a 10-minute walk.
175 residents recomanen
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWOur go-to place for Pizza!
Neopolitan pies using fresh local ingredients and incorporating new twists on traditional favorites. Pizza's are made in a wood-fired oven. Make sure to also try one of two of their delicious salads. The menu changes daily. This little neighborhood gem is only a 10-minute walk.
This place has amazing bagels and bagel sandwiches. Great for breakfast or on the go. They have limited seating so try to go early on the weekends. They are a 15 minute walk from the house
91 residents recomanen
Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWThis place has amazing bagels and bagel sandwiches. Great for breakfast or on the go. They have limited seating so try to go early on the weekends. They are a 15 minute walk from the house
One of our local favorites. Mexican restaurant with creative takes on taqueria fare, great cocktails, and margaritas. They offer a fun atmosphere at a reasonable price. They also have a roof deck.
15-minute walk
192 residents recomanen
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWOne of our local favorites. Mexican restaurant with creative takes on taqueria fare, great cocktails, and margaritas. They offer a fun atmosphere at a reasonable price. They also have a roof deck.
15-minute walk
Boutique shop serving ice cream, breakfast, coffee, pastries, and more. They have fantastic flavors ranging from honey graham, coffee oreo, cardamon, grapefruit Campari sorbet, and more! Cute atmosphere to sit down and enjoy your ice cream.
10-minute walk
26 residents recomanen
Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
847 Upshur St NWBoutique shop serving ice cream, breakfast, coffee, pastries, and more. They have fantastic flavors ranging from honey graham, coffee oreo, cardamon, grapefruit Campari sorbet, and more! Cute atmosphere to sit down and enjoy your ice cream.
10-minute walk
Neighborhood Cafe, coffeehouse, and bar with community coffee house vibes. They offer a happy mood, long sunny windows, and a friendly staff. A great option for breakfast, lunch, or late at night. Try to eat outside on a sunny day
299 residents recomanen
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWNeighborhood Cafe, coffeehouse, and bar with community coffee house vibes. They offer a happy mood, long sunny windows, and a friendly staff. A great option for breakfast, lunch, or late at night. Try to eat outside on a sunny day
A Southeast Asian-style chicken joint has taken flight out of DC’s only full-service Malaysian restaurant: Spicebird, a virtual takeout and delivery only from Makan chef James Wozniuk.
Spicebird borrows from both Malaysian cuisine and Peruvian chicken, the sides that accompany the main attraction do the same. You can’t go wrong with any of them, whether Peruvian staples such as steamed rice and fried yuca (double fried for a pronounced crispiness) or the Malaysian-inspired sides such as berempah potatoes (as spicy as the Malay name implies) and the wood-ear-and-pulled-chicken salad, a dish that zigs, then zags, with its applications of fish sauce and coconut vinaigrette.
Spicebird
A Southeast Asian-style chicken joint has taken flight out of DC’s only full-service Malaysian restaurant: Spicebird, a virtual takeout and delivery only from Makan chef James Wozniuk.
Spicebird borrows from both Malaysian cuisine and Peruvian chicken, the sides that accompany the main attraction do the same. You can’t go wrong with any of them, whether Peruvian staples such as steamed rice and fried yuca (double fried for a pronounced crispiness) or the Malaysian-inspired sides such as berempah potatoes (as spicy as the Malay name implies) and the wood-ear-and-pulled-chicken salad, a dish that zigs, then zags, with its applications of fish sauce and coconut vinaigrette.
Food scene
Local neighborhood bbq restaurant offering some of the most flavorful bbq in DC. They also have a great whiskey and bourbon list.
25 residents recomanen
Cinder BBQ
800 Upshur St NWLocal neighborhood bbq restaurant offering some of the most flavorful bbq in DC. They also have a great whiskey and bourbon list.
Popular waterfront neighborhood and restaurant destination located in SW DC. Over 20 restaurant options and bars, open-air fish market, shopping, and The Anthem (Music Venue) - all on the water.
Make your way down by water, bus, bike, or shuttle bus.
Located 4 blocks from the National Mall.
Restaurants include concepts from award-winning Michelin-starred chefs and fast-casual favorites.
We have enjoyed eating at Del Mar (seafood/Spanish fare), Mi Vida (Mexican), Hank's Oyster Bar, and more.
You can also catch a water taxi to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria (in VA), and the National Harbor (MD) with one-way fares of $10 for adults, $7 for children (ages 2-11) ; roundtrip fares are $18 for adults and $12.60 for children.
The open-to-the-public shuttle bus (seats 50 passengers and makes 4 stops) can also bring you here. Pick-up and drop-off at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro/VRE station, The National Mall at 7th Street and Independence Ave SW, L'Enfant Plaza on 10th St SW, and The Wharf.
How to get there by Metro:
Take the Green Line to L'Enfant Plaza and walk to 1100 Maine Street SW.
For more information go to: https://www.wharfdc.com
158 residents recomanen
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWPopular waterfront neighborhood and restaurant destination located in SW DC. Over 20 restaurant options and bars, open-air fish market, shopping, and The Anthem (Music Venue) - all on the water.
Make your way down by water, bus, bike, or shuttle bus.
Located 4 blocks from the National Mall.
Restaurants include concepts from award-winning Michelin-starred chefs and fast-casual favorites.
We have enjoyed eating at Del Mar (seafood/Spanish fare), Mi Vida (Mexican), Hank's Oyster Bar, and more.
You can also catch a water taxi to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria (in VA), and the National Harbor (MD) with one-way fares of $10 for adults, $7 for children (ages 2-11) ; roundtrip fares are $18 for adults and $12.60 for children.
The open-to-the-public shuttle bus (seats 50 passengers and makes 4 stops) can also bring you here. Pick-up and drop-off at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro/VRE station, The National Mall at 7th Street and Independence Ave SW, L'Enfant Plaza on 10th St SW, and The Wharf.
How to get there by Metro:
Take the Green Line to L'Enfant Plaza and walk to 1100 Maine Street SW.
For more information go to: https://www.wharfdc.com
Wonderful farmers market open every weekend, between 8:30 am - 1:30 pm on Sundays. There are usually 30-50 farmers offering their fresh produce, dairy, and other products. You can also find local bakeries selling a variety of delicious baked goods, or tents selling read-made breakfast or lunch.
The entire market spans approx 0.5 miles in length and is comprised of tents that you can walk between. The street is closed down so you don't have to worry about cars.
Since parking is hard, we recommend taking the metro to Dupont Circle Metro Stop; walk or uber/lyft
27 residents recomanen
FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NWWonderful farmers market open every weekend, between 8:30 am - 1:30 pm on Sundays. There are usually 30-50 farmers offering their fresh produce, dairy, and other products. You can also find local bakeries selling a variety of delicious baked goods, or tents selling read-made breakfast or lunch.
The entire market spans approx 0.5 miles in length and is comprised of tents that you can walk between. The street is closed down so you don't have to worry about cars.
Since parking is hard, we recommend taking the metro to Dupont Circle Metro Stop; walk or uber/lyft
What started as a Pop-up now has been recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. Carefully composed bowls feature thin, chewy, house-made noodles accompanied by delicate broths with nuance and depth. The signature bowl is a smoky, triple-threat combination of tonkotsu, chicken chintan and dashi. The soy-sauce-based truffle shoyu, which also features meaty cuts of pork belly, spinach and bamboo shoots, warrants slurping. Vegan ramen is also available.
Menya Hosaki is a small restaurant but arguably serves one of the best ramen in the DC area.
Its best to arrive early as they don't take reservations and seats are available on a first-come first served basis.
You can also order online
18 residents recomanen
Menya Hosaki
845 Upshur St NWWhat started as a Pop-up now has been recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. Carefully composed bowls feature thin, chewy, house-made noodles accompanied by delicate broths with nuance and depth. The signature bowl is a smoky, triple-threat combination of tonkotsu, chicken chintan and dashi. The soy-sauce-based truffle shoyu, which also features meaty cuts of pork belly, spinach and bamboo shoots, warrants slurping. Vegan ramen is also available.
Menya Hosaki is a small restaurant but arguably serves one of the best ramen in the DC area.
Its best to arrive early as they don't take reservations and seats are available on a first-come first served basis.
You can also order online
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recipient.
Husband + Wife team Henji Cheung + Sarah Thompson combine passion + heritage to bring you Queen's English, a Cantonese restaurant serving Hong Kong cuisine with a twist. Expect fresh seafood, ginger, garlic, scallion, soy, fun textures + lots of flavour from our wok. They have an intimate dining room, which is lively and inviting, and their Chef’s Counter will mesmerize, while you watch the Chefs and Bartender in action; the covered palm filled patio is absolutely lounge-worthy + dog-friendly.
They also have a curated natural wine program which is constantly changing to match the dynamic flavours of the current menu. They work with small family vineyards using minimal invention in their wine making process.
They offer dining room, chef’s counter + covered heated dog friendly patio seating
15 residents recomanen
Queen’s English
3410 11th St NWMICHELIN Bib Gourmand recipient.
Husband + Wife team Henji Cheung + Sarah Thompson combine passion + heritage to bring you Queen's English, a Cantonese restaurant serving Hong Kong cuisine with a twist. Expect fresh seafood, ginger, garlic, scallion, soy, fun textures + lots of flavour from our wok. They have an intimate dining room, which is lively and inviting, and their Chef’s Counter will mesmerize, while you watch the Chefs and Bartender in action; the covered palm filled patio is absolutely lounge-worthy + dog-friendly.
They also have a curated natural wine program which is constantly changing to match the dynamic flavours of the current menu. They work with small family vineyards using minimal invention in their wine making process.
They offer dining room, chef’s counter + covered heated dog friendly patio seating
Cinco Soles serves rich and flavorful authentic Mexican dishes, offering flavorful and authentic tacos to fresh ceviche. They have dishes worthy of a cozy neighborhood locale that still manages to explore the far reaches of Mexican cuisine. The lineup begins with a host of shareables (and if the table isn’t covered in plates, you might be doing it wrong). Saucedo’s guacamole arrives with thick, shatteringly crisp cuts of chicharron (tortilla chips are available too)
Cinco Soles
Cinco Soles serves rich and flavorful authentic Mexican dishes, offering flavorful and authentic tacos to fresh ceviche. They have dishes worthy of a cozy neighborhood locale that still manages to explore the far reaches of Mexican cuisine. The lineup begins with a host of shareables (and if the table isn’t covered in plates, you might be doing it wrong). Saucedo’s guacamole arrives with thick, shatteringly crisp cuts of chicharron (tortilla chips are available too)
Sightseeing
Historic site and museum located less than a mile away. Opened to the public in 2008, visitors can learn about President Lincoln's life and where he lived through guided tours, engaging exhibits, and interactive programs.
Space is limited to allow for social distancing. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Adult tickets are $15, children 6-12: $5, and children under 5 are free
Please check https://www.lincolncottage.org/visit/ for more information, purchasing tickets, and hours to visit
126 residents recomanen
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWHistoric site and museum located less than a mile away. Opened to the public in 2008, visitors can learn about President Lincoln's life and where he lived through guided tours, engaging exhibits, and interactive programs.
Space is limited to allow for social distancing. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Adult tickets are $15, children 6-12: $5, and children under 5 are free
Please check https://www.lincolncottage.org/visit/ for more information, purchasing tickets, and hours to visit
The site of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination offers museum exhibits, live theatre performances and immersive learning.
Address: 511 10th St NW, Washington DC
For more information: https://www.fords.org
72 residents recomanen
Teatre de Ford
511 10th St NWThe site of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination offers museum exhibits, live theatre performances and immersive learning.
Address: 511 10th St NW, Washington DC
For more information: https://www.fords.org
Located on the Potomac River, the National Harbor offers more than 75 boutique shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. You'll also find a 180-foot observation wheel offering panoramic views that include DC monuments (great to see the sunset); carousel, hydro bikes, pedal boats, kayak rentals, and MGM National Harbor, the luxury casino resort.
The only easy way to get there with public transportation is to catch a water taxi from the DC Wharf.
596 residents recomanen
Port Nacional
165 Waterfront StLocated on the Potomac River, the National Harbor offers more than 75 boutique shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. You'll also find a 180-foot observation wheel offering panoramic views that include DC monuments (great to see the sunset); carousel, hydro bikes, pedal boats, kayak rentals, and MGM National Harbor, the luxury casino resort.
The only easy way to get there with public transportation is to catch a water taxi from the DC Wharf.
Things to do in DC
A private museum that documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display.
The museum is open 7-days a week and is great for kids and adults of all ages.
Unfortunately, admission is not free and space is limited so we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
Tickets can be purchased directly at the spy museum's website (adults: $24.95; children 7-12: $16.95; children younger than 7 can go in for free).
Getting there by Metro:
Take the Green line to Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Stop
For more information visit: https://www.spymuseum.org
231 residents recomanen
Museu Internacional de l'Espionatge
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWA private museum that documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display.
The museum is open 7-days a week and is great for kids and adults of all ages.
Unfortunately, admission is not free and space is limited so we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
Tickets can be purchased directly at the spy museum's website (adults: $24.95; children 7-12: $16.95; children younger than 7 can go in for free).
Getting there by Metro:
Take the Green line to Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Stop
For more information visit: https://www.spymuseum.org
Great museum for adults and kids alike.
Free admission and is open 364 days a year (10 am - 5:30 pm)
Top exhibits include:
1. Uncovering the world of ancient Egypt (includes ceramics, tools, and jewelry found in ancient tombs and four mummies from over 2000 years ago!!).
2. Journey through time from the beginning to life on Earth through the reign of dinosaurs to the present.
3. Butterfly Pavilion - walk through the pavilion filled with tropical plans and live flattering butterflies.
4. African Bush Elephant - learn about the ecology of African elephants, their place in geologic time, and their connection to humans.
5. Insect Zoo - get up close and personal with live insects.
6. Mega-toothed shark - come face to face with a 52 foot long female of a female mega-toothed shark
7. Hall of Mammals
8. Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals - unearth the secrets of our planet's gems, minerals, rocks, earthquakes, and volcanoes
9. Fossil Hall - 31,000-sq-ft hall invites to you explore the epic story of how Earth's distant past is connected to the present
Getting there by Metro:
Take the green line to Archives-Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter Metro Stop
For more information visit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu
647 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWGreat museum for adults and kids alike.
Free admission and is open 364 days a year (10 am - 5:30 pm)
Top exhibits include:
1. Uncovering the world of ancient Egypt (includes ceramics, tools, and jewelry found in ancient tombs and four mummies from over 2000 years ago!!).
2. Journey through time from the beginning to life on Earth through the reign of dinosaurs to the present.
3. Butterfly Pavilion - walk through the pavilion filled with tropical plans and live flattering butterflies.
4. African Bush Elephant - learn about the ecology of African elephants, their place in geologic time, and their connection to humans.
5. Insect Zoo - get up close and personal with live insects.
6. Mega-toothed shark - come face to face with a 52 foot long female of a female mega-toothed shark
7. Hall of Mammals
8. Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals - unearth the secrets of our planet's gems, minerals, rocks, earthquakes, and volcanoes
9. Fossil Hall - 31,000-sq-ft hall invites to you explore the epic story of how Earth's distant past is connected to the present
Getting there by Metro:
Take the green line to Archives-Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter Metro Stop
For more information visit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu
The National Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the US. It sits on 163 acres and is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Best of all, it is free to visitors. Enjoy thousands of animals, educational demonstrations, and make sure to check out the Asia Trail (where the giant pandas live!). Open 364 days a year (9 am - 6 pm).
Great for kids, adults, groups, or solo travelers.
Getting there by metro:
Take the green line to Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Stop.
Switch to the red line and take it to Woodley Park - Zoo Metro Stop.
The zoo is a short walk; the main entrance is on Connecticut Avenue (3001 Connecticut Ave NW)
For more information visit: https://nationalzoo.si.edu
771 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe National Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the US. It sits on 163 acres and is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Best of all, it is free to visitors. Enjoy thousands of animals, educational demonstrations, and make sure to check out the Asia Trail (where the giant pandas live!). Open 364 days a year (9 am - 6 pm).
Great for kids, adults, groups, or solo travelers.
Getting there by metro:
Take the green line to Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Stop.
Switch to the red line and take it to Woodley Park - Zoo Metro Stop.
The zoo is a short walk; the main entrance is on Connecticut Avenue (3001 Connecticut Ave NW)
For more information visit: https://nationalzoo.si.edu
Wax museum offers a unique interactive and immersive experience. You have a chance to see all 45 American presidential figures in wax. Carefully crafted in size, shape, and character, you can stand next to each and everyone, read their history, and see how you measure up in so many ways. Sit within the oval office or give a speech at the presidential podium complete with the presidential seal. Madame Tussauds also has many interactive exhibits that test your presidential knowledge and highlights moments in history that challenged our presidents during their time in the White House. For those not as interested in the Presidents, Madam Tussauds also has George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and many other wax celebrities.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and is located a few blocks from the International Spy Museum at 1001 F St NW.
Getting there by Metro:
Take the Green line to Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Stop
For more information visit: https://madametussauds.com/washington-dc.en
17 residents recomanen
Madame Tussauds Washington DC
1001 F St NWWax museum offers a unique interactive and immersive experience. You have a chance to see all 45 American presidential figures in wax. Carefully crafted in size, shape, and character, you can stand next to each and everyone, read their history, and see how you measure up in so many ways. Sit within the oval office or give a speech at the presidential podium complete with the presidential seal. Madame Tussauds also has many interactive exhibits that test your presidential knowledge and highlights moments in history that challenged our presidents during their time in the White House. For those not as interested in the Presidents, Madam Tussauds also has George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and many other wax celebrities.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and is located a few blocks from the International Spy Museum at 1001 F St NW.
Getting there by Metro:
Take the Green line to Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Stop
For more information visit: https://madametussauds.com/washington-dc.en
Located along a two-block pedestrian section of 16th St NW in Downtown Washington, D.C., this has become a permanent art installation and one of the newest landmarks in the nation's capital.
Located just outside of the White House; the nearest Metro station is McPherson Square Metro Stop (on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines)
For more information, visit https://washington.org/visit-dc/black-lives-matter-plaza.com
6 residents recomanen
Black Lives Matter Plaza Northwest
Black Lives Matter Plaza NorthwestLocated along a two-block pedestrian section of 16th St NW in Downtown Washington, D.C., this has become a permanent art installation and one of the newest landmarks in the nation's capital.
Located just outside of the White House; the nearest Metro station is McPherson Square Metro Stop (on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines)
For more information, visit https://washington.org/visit-dc/black-lives-matter-plaza.com
Parks/Outdoors
Great place for families, friends, and all ages. With access to the bike path along the C&O canal, rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe (by the Key Bridge Boathouse) and paddle your way out on the Potomac.
Hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
The address is: 4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington DC
For more information go to: https://boatingindc.com/boathouses/fletchers-boathouse/
28 residents recomanen
Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NWGreat place for families, friends, and all ages. With access to the bike path along the C&O canal, rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe (by the Key Bridge Boathouse) and paddle your way out on the Potomac.
Hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
The address is: 4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington DC
For more information go to: https://boatingindc.com/boathouses/fletchers-boathouse/
1,754-acre city park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of DC. Great for hiking & biking shaded by a canopy of trees. Trails are mostly flat and allow bikers, runners, rollerblades, and hikers to travel for a great distance before encountering another road or car.
The best part is that on weekends, parts of Rock Creek are closed to automobiles, making it a healthy and safe place to exercise, bike, and escape from the urban environment.
For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
584 residents recomanen
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW1,754-acre city park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of DC. Great for hiking & biking shaded by a canopy of trees. Trails are mostly flat and allow bikers, runners, rollerblades, and hikers to travel for a great distance before encountering another road or car.
The best part is that on weekends, parts of Rock Creek are closed to automobiles, making it a healthy and safe place to exercise, bike, and escape from the urban environment.
For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
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Metro
The nearest station is Georgia Avenue - Petworth (On the Green line).
We recommend getting a SmarTrip, offering one payment method for rail, bus, and parking. Option to use a plastic card (that is available at the metro stations) or mobile pay; auto-reload.
For more info on trip planning (including next train), please visit www.wmata.com
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Capital bike share
Go to www.capitalbikeshare.com for more details on how to rent a bike for the day.
Nearest places to get a bike are:
1. Georgia Ave NW + New Hampshire Ave NW
2. 9th St NW + Upshur St NW
3. Grant Circle NW