Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Very cozy spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu changes frequently but the food is unique and tasty!
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWVery cozy spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu changes frequently but the food is unique and tasty!
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWAuthentic BBQ in the middle of DC!
Trendy new spot for higher-end cuisine. Very buzzy among the DC food scene!
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St. Anselm
1250 5th St NETrendy new spot for higher-end cuisine. Very buzzy among the DC food scene!
Great, simple Indian food with quick take-away service as well as eat-in tables.
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Indigo
243 K St NEGreat, simple Indian food with quick take-away service as well as eat-in tables.
Large indoor market with food stalls and stores selling locally-made goods. There is something for everyone in the market.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NELarge indoor market with food stalls and stores selling locally-made goods. There is something for everyone in the market.
Fun pub and restaurant with excellent food and great drinks.
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Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWFun pub and restaurant with excellent food and great drinks.
Some of the best Italian food in the city. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWSome of the best Italian food in the city. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Very close local pizza place that does a great deal on pizza for pickup!
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Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWVery close local pizza place that does a great deal on pizza for pickup!
Delicious Neopolitan style pizza and amazingly creative Italian dishes. If you like wood fired pizza, we highly recommend Stellina.
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Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NEDelicious Neopolitan style pizza and amazingly creative Italian dishes. If you like wood fired pizza, we highly recommend Stellina.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing neighborhood bar that has a little of everything: great food, unique cocktails, great beer and friendly service. Trivia is on Monday nights!
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestAmazing neighborhood bar that has a little of everything: great food, unique cocktails, great beer and friendly service. Trivia is on Monday nights!
Dark and cozy cocktail bar with an amazing atmosphere and great drinks.
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Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NWDark and cozy cocktail bar with an amazing atmosphere and great drinks.
Craft distillery that makes their own amazing spirits. The small bar is a great hang out spot to sample drinks containing the house-made rum.
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Cotton & Reed
1330 5th St NECraft distillery that makes their own amazing spirits. The small bar is a great hang out spot to sample drinks containing the house-made rum.
The 9:30 Club is an iconic DC music venue that has hosted countless shows in its history. It is a great opportunity to see up-and-coming bands, as well as established artists in an intimate atmosphere. This is by far our favorite DC music spot!
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9:30
815 V St NWThe 9:30 Club is an iconic DC music venue that has hosted countless shows in its history. It is a great opportunity to see up-and-coming bands, as well as established artists in an intimate atmosphere. This is by far our favorite DC music spot!
Small, chill dive bar with a great vibe. The perfect choice when you just want to hang out and have a couple of cheap beers. Eclectic live music is common, including the iconic "Granny and the Boys"!
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Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWSmall, chill dive bar with a great vibe. The perfect choice when you just want to hang out and have a couple of cheap beers. Eclectic live music is common, including the iconic "Granny and the Boys"!
The premier beer bar in DC and one of the best in the country, period. The constantly rotating draft list is guaranteed to have many beers you've never tried, and probably many you've never heard of!
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ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWThe premier beer bar in DC and one of the best in the country, period. The constantly rotating draft list is guaranteed to have many beers you've never tried, and probably many you've never heard of!
This bar is hard to classify! It is unique to DC, but should not be considered a true Dive Bar. Good cheap drinks, great happy hour, cool deck and friendly people. Off the beaten path, but a great spot!
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Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NEThis bar is hard to classify! It is unique to DC, but should not be considered a true Dive Bar. Good cheap drinks, great happy hour, cool deck and friendly people. Off the beaten path, but a great spot!
Arts & Culture
You likely know about the more famous museums in town. We recommend the East Building of the National Gallery of Art due to its stunning architecture and great collection of modern art. Make sure you make it to the roof!
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National Gallery of Art - East Building
4th Street NorthwestYou likely know about the more famous museums in town. We recommend the East Building of the National Gallery of Art due to its stunning architecture and great collection of modern art. Make sure you make it to the roof!
One of the newest museums on the National Mall. A powerful and informative experience.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWOne of the newest museums on the National Mall. A powerful and informative experience.
This museum is located off the National Mall, so it might be overlooked on your typical Smithsonian-crawl. But it is not to be missed!
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National Portrait Gallery
This museum is located off the National Mall, so it might be overlooked on your typical Smithsonian-crawl. But it is not to be missed!
Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden that is adjacent to the National Gallery of Art. It is the perfect place to relax amid the hustle and bustle of downtown. There is a cafe as well.
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National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden
7th Street NorthwestDon't miss the outdoor sculpture garden that is adjacent to the National Gallery of Art. It is the perfect place to relax amid the hustle and bustle of downtown. There is a cafe as well.
Sightseeing
The Jefferson Building is a slightly under-the-radar destination on Capitol Hill. It is beautifully ornate and contains Thomas Jefferson's personal library.
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Library Of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Building
10 Independence Ave SEThe Jefferson Building is a slightly under-the-radar destination on Capitol Hill. It is beautifully ornate and contains Thomas Jefferson's personal library.
Take a stroll up and down Massachusetts Avenue to view the Embassies of many countries. These buildings often offer beautiful architecture that is reminiscent of the countries they represent. Embassies also commonly offer special events, so check online to see if anything is happening!
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Embassy Row
Take a stroll up and down Massachusetts Avenue to view the Embassies of many countries. These buildings often offer beautiful architecture that is reminiscent of the countries they represent. Embassies also commonly offer special events, so check online to see if anything is happening!
Of course the entire Smithsonian Institution is a cultural landmark; but the Air Space Museum in particular is one of our favorites.
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NASM - Nationales Luft- und Raumfahrtmuseum
600 Independence Ave SWOf course the entire Smithsonian Institution is a cultural landmark; but the Air Space Museum in particular is one of our favorites.
Parks & Nature
Officially known as Meridian Hill Park, this unique outdoor space is known as Malcolm X Park to locals. This is a great spot to people-watch and to stretch your legs in the city.
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Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestOfficially known as Meridian Hill Park, this unique outdoor space is known as Malcolm X Park to locals. This is a great spot to people-watch and to stretch your legs in the city.
For such a huge place, the National Arboretum flies a bit under the radar. We recommend the Bonsai and Penjing Museum, but the entire grounds are beautiful.
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEFor such a huge place, the National Arboretum flies a bit under the radar. We recommend the Bonsai and Penjing Museum, but the entire grounds are beautiful.
Getting Around
Union Station is DC's main transportation hub. There is a Metro stop, Amtrak station and local train station (MARC and VRE). In addition, all major bus carriers (Greyhound, Bolt, Megabus, etc.) operate from the station.
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Union Station
Union Station is DC's main transportation hub. There is a Metro stop, Amtrak station and local train station (MARC and VRE). In addition, all major bus carriers (Greyhound, Bolt, Megabus, etc.) operate from the station.
The NoMa-Gallaudet New York Avenue station is a ~10 minute walk from the unit. The Metro system runs all over DC, and into Maryland and Virginia.
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NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NEThe NoMa-Gallaudet New York Avenue station is a ~10 minute walk from the unit. The Metro system runs all over DC, and into Maryland and Virginia.
Shopping
These are a few nearby places that we recommend for gifts; for yourself or others!
While not a local business, this is REI's flagship store in the DC region. It is huge!
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REI Co-op
201 M St NEWhile not a local business, this is REI's flagship store in the DC region. It is huge!
Politics and Prose at Union Market
1324 5th St NEGreat local bookstore.
Solid State Books
600F H St NEAnother great local bookstore!
Best place to buy craft beer in the city. They have a great selection of local beers, and the staff really knows their stuff.
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Craft Beer Cellar DC
301 H St NEBest place to buy craft beer in the city. They have a great selection of local beers, and the staff really knows their stuff.