Kamini's Guidebook
Sightseeing
If the weather is unsuitable for outdoorsy activities, this is a fabulous place to spend some time especially if you love watching artists do their magic. Three floors of absolute inspiration!
Torpedo Factory Artists' Association
105 North Union StreetIf the weather is unsuitable for outdoorsy activities, this is a fabulous place to spend some time especially if you love watching artists do their magic. Three floors of absolute inspiration!
A trip on the water taxi is a summertime must do activity. Go to Georgetown to see some lovely homes set amidst tree lined streets. Cruise to The Wharf for fun music and superb food. Or head to National Harbor and ride the Capital Wheel and then stay on for dinner.
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Wasserfront Park
1A Prince StA trip on the water taxi is a summertime must do activity. Go to Georgetown to see some lovely homes set amidst tree lined streets. Cruise to The Wharf for fun music and superb food. Or head to National Harbor and ride the Capital Wheel and then stay on for dinner.
7’ wide and built out of spite, this tiny blue home is the skinniest house in America and is sandwiched between two larger townhouses. See it at 523 Queen St.
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Spite House Alexandria
523 Queen St7’ wide and built out of spite, this tiny blue home is the skinniest house in America and is sandwiched between two larger townhouses. See it at 523 Queen St.
A perfect walking distance form home, this place offers a great insight into the Freemasons. A lot of history and fabulous architecture in one visit. They also host classical music concerts in their auditorium.
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DrA perfect walking distance form home, this place offers a great insight into the Freemasons. A lot of history and fabulous architecture in one visit. They also host classical music concerts in their auditorium.
A quirky look into apothecaries of the past! Check out their collection of herbal botanicals, hand blown glass jars and medical equipment.
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax StA quirky look into apothecaries of the past! Check out their collection of herbal botanicals, hand blown glass jars and medical equipment.
Food scene
Walk down to the waterfront, grab some take out and head to the park for a picnic. Watch the seagulls and planes fly overhead and the water taxi and canoeists drift by while enjoying your food!
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Wasserfront Park
1A Prince StWalk down to the waterfront, grab some take out and head to the park for a picnic. Watch the seagulls and planes fly overhead and the water taxi and canoeists drift by while enjoying your food!
A local,favorites for vegans and non vegans alike. Quick 8 minute walk from home. Excellent plant based burgers and the Brussels sprouts are to die for.
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Sugar Shack Donuts
804 North Henry StreetA local,favorites for vegans and non vegans alike. Quick 8 minute walk from home. Excellent plant based burgers and the Brussels sprouts are to die for.
Of Instagram and Tik Tok fame this place has mind blowing Thai food and one of the rare Thai restaurants that will veganize dishes. Make sure to eat indoors and check out their cute, quirky decor.
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Sisters Thai
4004 University DrOf Instagram and Tik Tok fame this place has mind blowing Thai food and one of the rare Thai restaurants that will veganize dishes. Make sure to eat indoors and check out their cute, quirky decor.
The oldest farmers market in the country! Saturday morning here is like a carnival, with really tasty food thrown in. Pastries, coffee, bagels, kimchi, falafels....eat, browse, walk, shop....it’s a perfect Saturday morning outing. Grab some souvenirs as well as fresh, bursting with flavor vegetables and groceries to bring back for your next home cooked meal.
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Bauernmarkt der Altstadt
301 King StThe oldest farmers market in the country! Saturday morning here is like a carnival, with really tasty food thrown in. Pastries, coffee, bagels, kimchi, falafels....eat, browse, walk, shop....it’s a perfect Saturday morning outing. Grab some souvenirs as well as fresh, bursting with flavor vegetables and groceries to bring back for your next home cooked meal.
Another local favorite, this place is a 5 minute walk from home and has the best coffee to offer. Their house blend along with delectable vegan friendly pastries is a real treat.
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Misha's
917 King StAnother local favorite, this place is a 5 minute walk from home and has the best coffee to offer. Their house blend along with delectable vegan friendly pastries is a real treat.
What better way to end a summer day than with a scoop of delicious, artisan ice cream. Vegan choices are always available and change by season. Jeni’s is a beloved place around here.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWWhat better way to end a summer day than with a scoop of delicious, artisan ice cream. Vegan choices are always available and change by season. Jeni’s is a beloved place around here.
Hands down our favorite vegan gelato place. Have dinner at home and then walk down to Casa Rosada and talk to Raquel, the Argentinian owner. Sit on the outdoor bench and try the vegan pistachio gelato.
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Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
111 S Payne StHands down our favorite vegan gelato place. Have dinner at home and then walk down to Casa Rosada and talk to Raquel, the Argentinian owner. Sit on the outdoor bench and try the vegan pistachio gelato.
Music venues
Places to enjoy music
Neeta and John are an amazing couple that host world renowned musical artists in their villa’s gorgeous Mediterranean themed backyard. Google it for upcoming concerts. Bonus - it’s two blocks east, a quick 3-4 minute walk.
The Rectory on Princess Street
711 Princess StreetNeeta and John are an amazing couple that host world renowned musical artists in their villa’s gorgeous Mediterranean themed backyard. Google it for upcoming concerts. Bonus - it’s two blocks east, a quick 3-4 minute walk.
Some of the best names in music come to play here. A short 2 miles from home which makes it a quick trip on Uber or Lyft, make sure to check out their calendar when in town. It’s a small venue, so there is no bad seat in the house. And the food is yum.
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The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveSome of the best names in music come to play here. A short 2 miles from home which makes it a quick trip on Uber or Lyft, make sure to check out their calendar when in town. It’s a small venue, so there is no bad seat in the house. And the food is yum.