Guidebook for Washington

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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.
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National Portrait Gallery
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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.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW
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Free 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.)
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NASM - Nationales Luft- und Raumfahrtmuseum
600 Independence Ave SW
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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.)

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.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
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(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.
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Rasika
633 D St NW
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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.
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.
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CAVA
3105 14th St NW
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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.
Classic DC "must see" restaurant. Chili-dogs and a bright, festive easy-in location. 4 blocks away.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NW
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Classic 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.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NW
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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.
Favorite neighborhood coffee bar! Great outdoor patio too. Bring your laptop or book and relax!
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The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NW
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Favorite 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.
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Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NW
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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.
Good food, poetry readings, and a bookstore.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NW
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Good food, poetry readings, and a bookstore.
Great coffee on your way to the Convention Center.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NW
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Great 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 NW
Eating 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.
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Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SW
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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.
So delicious! You have to try this place if you a foodie!
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Convivial
801 O St NW
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So 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.
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SE
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This 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.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NW
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A 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!
Grab brunch and a nice brew here!
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Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NE
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Grab 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.
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Vinoteca
1940 11th St NW
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Amazing 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!
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9:30
815 V St NW
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Best. Music. Venue. (3 blocks away) Even if you don't have tickets, go to the window and see if you can get in!
Go to a concert where Duke Ellington started out!
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Howard Theater
620 T St NW
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Go 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.
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Black Cat
1811 14th St NW
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Rock 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!
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W Washington D.C.
515 15th St NW
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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!
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.
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Players Club
1400 14th St NW
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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.

Shopping

Everything you need for your snacking and food staples.
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Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW
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Everything 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 :)
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lululemon
2847 Clarendon Blvd
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In case you forgot your athletic attire, or if you need another pair of those comfy yoga pants. Not budget friendly :)

Essentials

Easy access for your grocery staples.
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW
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Easy access for your grocery staples.

Entertainment & Activities

The best and toughest workout ever!
Orangetheory Fitness - 14th Street NW
1925 14th St NW
The best and toughest workout ever!
Get your downward dog in here!
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Yoga District
500 H St NE
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Get your downward dog in here!
Gym, pool, rock climbing wall, tons of classes. Brand new YMCA :)
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Anthony Bowen Branch YMCA
1325 W St NW
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Gym, 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!
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Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
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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!
Visit the National Zoo! Panda's, elephant's and many more! All free, just walk right in the front door :)
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
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Visit 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.
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Meridian Hill Park
W Street Northwest
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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.