Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Shopping

Just a mile away, the cool crowd hobnobs at Union Market, where local foodie entrepreneurs sell their banana-ginger chocolates, herbed goat cheeses, and smoked meats at this fresh food market.
906 recommandé par les habitants
Union Market
1309 5th St NE
906 recommandé par les habitants
Just a mile away, the cool crowd hobnobs at Union Market, where local foodie entrepreneurs sell their banana-ginger chocolates, herbed goat cheeses, and smoked meats at this fresh food market.
One of DC's oldest markets, this is the perfect spot to grab some organic veggies and fresh meat for a meal at home. Or, locate that perfect gift that isn't a Obama bobble head.
699 recommandé par les habitants
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
699 recommandé par les habitants
One of DC's oldest markets, this is the perfect spot to grab some organic veggies and fresh meat for a meal at home. Or, locate that perfect gift that isn't a Obama bobble head.

Food Scene

The wait for these spicy ramen noodles and dumplings is worth it.
256 recommandé par les habitants
Toki Underground
1234 H St NE
256 recommandé par les habitants
The wait for these spicy ramen noodles and dumplings is worth it.
Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Oh, and they have pastries, delicious food, and a very cool vibe. The best craft coffee on H Street.
284 recommandé par les habitants
Maketto
1351 H St NE
284 recommandé par les habitants
Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Oh, and they have pastries, delicious food, and a very cool vibe. The best craft coffee on H Street.
Cozy and chic, Granville Moore's provides my favorite mussels in D.C., but also has a bison burger that is very good.
169 recommandé par les habitants
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NE
169 recommandé par les habitants
Cozy and chic, Granville Moore's provides my favorite mussels in D.C., but also has a bison burger that is very good.
Indian Food. Done cheap and extremely well. Pop a beer top into the community beer-top bin, or help yourself with the self-serve beer bar, then head to the patio to sip and relax while you wait for your food - coming right up. Then, enjoy some extremely delicious Indian fare in a very cool setting.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Indigo
243 K St NE
148 recommandé par les habitants
Indian Food. Done cheap and extremely well. Pop a beer top into the community beer-top bin, or help yourself with the self-serve beer bar, then head to the patio to sip and relax while you wait for your food - coming right up. Then, enjoy some extremely delicious Indian fare in a very cool setting.
Do you even dumpling, bro?
161 recommandé par les habitants
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NE
161 recommandé par les habitants
Do you even dumpling, bro?

Drinks & Nightlife

Get tipsy.
Das Bier. Nothing says "alles gut" like a German Beer Garten. Since this is just a 5 min walk, I'd order the boot.
142 recommandé par les habitants
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NE
142 recommandé par les habitants
Das Bier. Nothing says "alles gut" like a German Beer Garten. Since this is just a 5 min walk, I'd order the boot.
Dance, dance, dance like it's the last, last, last, night of your life.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NE
119 recommandé par les habitants
Dance, dance, dance like it's the last, last, last, night of your life.

Essentials

Grocery for groceries. Get here via the street car or a 10-15 min walk.
803 recommandé par les habitants
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
803 recommandé par les habitants
Grocery for groceries. Get here via the street car or a 10-15 min walk.
German grocery chain used to be owned by Trader Joe's. Dirt cheap items and lots of gluten free options. Don't expect to get all your necessities here, but it does have a lot to offer.
74 recommandé par les habitants
ALDI
3025 Hamilton St
74 recommandé par les habitants
German grocery chain used to be owned by Trader Joe's. Dirt cheap items and lots of gluten free options. Don't expect to get all your necessities here, but it does have a lot to offer.
When you need a specialty item or just feel like papering yourself, stop by Whole Foods and get your natural fix. BONUS TIP: They also have a nice bar (with great specials upstairs) and a patio that lets you eat, drink, and be cheaply entertained while taking in the H Street scene.
287 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NE
287 recommandé par les habitants
When you need a specialty item or just feel like papering yourself, stop by Whole Foods and get your natural fix. BONUS TIP: They also have a nice bar (with great specials upstairs) and a patio that lets you eat, drink, and be cheaply entertained while taking in the H Street scene.

Sightseeing

Hey, it's the National Mall!
1111 recommandé par les habitants
National Mall
1111 recommandé par les habitants
Hey, it's the National Mall!
Come see the seat of the most powerful government in the Free World.
670 recommandé par les habitants
Capitole des États-Unis
First Street Southeast
670 recommandé par les habitants
Come see the seat of the most powerful government in the Free World.
Pandas! They are cute and cuddly.
771 recommandé par les habitants
Parc zoologique national de Washington
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 recommandé par les habitants
Pandas! They are cute and cuddly.
Check this urban oasis out for a quiet walk or $2.50 PBR at the driving range.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Hains Point
68 recommandé par les habitants
Check this urban oasis out for a quiet walk or $2.50 PBR at the driving range.
Newly remodeled and open to the public in its new home, the Spy museum is a really fun escape for the Jack Ryan crowd.
231 recommandé par les habitants
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
231 recommandé par les habitants
Newly remodeled and open to the public in its new home, the Spy museum is a really fun escape for the Jack Ryan crowd.

Arts & Culture

Modern and always changing, this museum isn't always on a top 5 list of the National Mall's exhibits, but is a real cool modern gem. Look for the visiting exhibits for ideas. Come and spend an hour and then move on. No need to spend a whole day.
230 recommandé par les habitants
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street Southwest
230 recommandé par les habitants
Modern and always changing, this museum isn't always on a top 5 list of the National Mall's exhibits, but is a real cool modern gem. Look for the visiting exhibits for ideas. Come and spend an hour and then move on. No need to spend a whole day.
See a bear Teddy Roosevelt shot or see some dinosaurs!
647 recommandé par les habitants
Musée national d'histoire naturelle des États-Unis
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
647 recommandé par les habitants
See a bear Teddy Roosevelt shot or see some dinosaurs!

Parks & Nature

Check out the drum circle on Sunday afternoons (starting around 3pm).
445 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Meridian Hill
W Street Northwest
445 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the drum circle on Sunday afternoons (starting around 3pm).
Seasonal park with amazing water gardens - FREE, but maybe 10 minutes from the house by car or a 20 min bike ride.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast
97 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal park with amazing water gardens - FREE, but maybe 10 minutes from the house by car or a 20 min bike ride.