Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
It's an interesting historic old restaurant and bar with live jazz five nights per week.
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Mr. Henry's Restaurant
601 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIt's an interesting historic old restaurant and bar with live jazz five nights per week.
Arts & Culture
Landmark former Civil War hospital has been beautifully renovated since 2000 into a thriving all-age community center for exhibitions, classes, art, culture & activities. **Bayou Bakery is on grounds.
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Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SELandmark former Civil War hospital has been beautifully renovated since 2000 into a thriving all-age community center for exhibitions, classes, art, culture & activities. **Bayou Bakery is on grounds.
Amazing hybrid of modern and organic architecture, engaging interior and exhibits, plus rare authentic food in the cafe.
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National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestAmazing hybrid of modern and organic architecture, engaging interior and exhibits, plus rare authentic food in the cafe.
Not the best known Museum in DC by far, but a superb one. Great variety of rotating exhibitions. Best for the more informed visitor, not as much the casual one. Unique insight to the Continent for those who are curious and open-minded.
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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave SWNot the best known Museum in DC by far, but a superb one. Great variety of rotating exhibitions. Best for the more informed visitor, not as much the casual one. Unique insight to the Continent for those who are curious and open-minded.
A keystone of historic H Street, completely refurbished over the last decade, now with the mission of fostering diverse regional performing artists. Checkout their schedule of events, plus visit other hip nearby haunts and ride the new Street Car.
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Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEA keystone of historic H Street, completely refurbished over the last decade, now with the mission of fostering diverse regional performing artists. Checkout their schedule of events, plus visit other hip nearby haunts and ride the new Street Car.
Food Scene
Love the food, margaritas, outside seating on the corner.
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Banana Cafe & Piano Bar
Love the food, margaritas, outside seating on the corner.
Very good food, service and patio dining with a view onto the River. Adjacent to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Park.
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Osteria Morini
301 Water St SEVery good food, service and patio dining with a view onto the River. Adjacent to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Park.
There are a dozen of these around the Beltway area, this one is special because of the superb windowed corner sitting area plus great outside patio.
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Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThere are a dozen of these around the Beltway area, this one is special because of the superb windowed corner sitting area plus great outside patio.
Good affordable Thai food, sit outside on roof deck, get 10% discount if you mention "Casa Collina".
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Nooshi
524 8th St SEGood affordable Thai food, sit outside on roof deck, get 10% discount if you mention "Casa Collina".
Closest restaurant to the house; nicest cafe in the area for coffee, tea, and the specialty - fresh beignets all day. Comfy indoor sitting nooks & sunroom, lovely outside tables in good weather.
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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
901 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastClosest restaurant to the house; nicest cafe in the area for coffee, tea, and the specialty - fresh beignets all day. Comfy indoor sitting nooks & sunroom, lovely outside tables in good weather.
Maine Ave Seafood Market. Historic open-air seafood market on the river offering raw & cooked-to-order meals for takeout. Adjacent to the District Wharf (still under construction 2016).
1100 Maine Ave SW
1100 Maine Avenue SouthwestMaine Ave Seafood Market. Historic open-air seafood market on the river offering raw & cooked-to-order meals for takeout. Adjacent to the District Wharf (still under construction 2016).
Best chill, earthy, relaxed vibe cafe in DC. Indoor seating plus outdoor under the grape vines. Did I mention excellent espresso and tea drinks?
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWBest chill, earthy, relaxed vibe cafe in DC. Indoor seating plus outdoor under the grape vines. Did I mention excellent espresso and tea drinks?
This is just a classic institution of DC. Steps from the White House today, but it wasn't always so. Has moved many times since its founding in 1856. The last was in 1983. Still has a lot of antiques and old memorabilia making for a unique decor and sort of a gilded age or turn of the century upscale "saloon" atmosphere. Its almost always a busy place, so make reservations or choose non-peak time to visit.
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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWThis is just a classic institution of DC. Steps from the White House today, but it wasn't always so. Has moved many times since its founding in 1856. The last was in 1983. Still has a lot of antiques and old memorabilia making for a unique decor and sort of a gilded age or turn of the century upscale "saloon" atmosphere. Its almost always a busy place, so make reservations or choose non-peak time to visit.
Essentials
The iconic old-school hardware store on the east side survived a devastating fire in 2013. Currently operate out of a couple locations while the building is rebuilt. They have it all + best service!
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Frager's Hardware
1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThe iconic old-school hardware store on the east side survived a devastating fire in 2013. Currently operate out of a couple locations while the building is rebuilt. They have it all + best service!
Great neighbors below (walk softly :), the Spa is a tranquil respite from the urban scene, well known for top notch massage treatments.
Spa on the Hill
1007 E St SEGreat neighbors below (walk softly :), the Spa is a tranquil respite from the urban scene, well known for top notch massage treatments.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWBasic grocery store, about 10 minute walk or less.
Sightseeing
Just an incredible institution. Not only the scope of archives but the spectacular interior decoration! Must-see and easy to schedule a tour.
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Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEJust an incredible institution. Not only the scope of archives but the spectacular interior decoration! Must-see and easy to schedule a tour.
Fab views of the City, amazing lavish and historic architecture and waterfall-fountain-pool features (13 basins, longest in America). Italian garden styling. Today its a US National Park - ranger tours are sometimes available. Great place to walk, talk, coffee, yoga, etc. Unique sculptures.
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Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestFab views of the City, amazing lavish and historic architecture and waterfall-fountain-pool features (13 basins, longest in America). Italian garden styling. Today its a US National Park - ranger tours are sometimes available. Great place to walk, talk, coffee, yoga, etc. Unique sculptures.
Favorite of all the Founding Father memorials. Stunning design, scale, and location.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWFavorite of all the Founding Father memorials. Stunning design, scale, and location.
Yes its in Anacostia, which has some of the rougher, poorer areas of DC. But this National Site is really great. And btw, one of the best views anywhere of DC is from the front porch of the historic house on the bluff.
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEYes its in Anacostia, which has some of the rougher, poorer areas of DC. But this National Site is really great. And btw, one of the best views anywhere of DC is from the front porch of the historic house on the bluff.
Shopping
Long and storied destination for locals. Crafty vendors and artsy things, food, etc. Very diverse! It's on 10 AM to 5 PM every Sunday, year round. It operates on 7th Street SE between C Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE.
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The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street SoutheastLong and storied destination for locals. Crafty vendors and artsy things, food, etc. Very diverse! It's on 10 AM to 5 PM every Sunday, year round. It operates on 7th Street SE between C Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE.
Parks & Nature
Playground is good for kids, closest playground open to the public
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Marion Park
401-479 E St SEPlayground is good for kids, closest playground open to the public
Summer jazz outside in Sculpture Garden. Local artists. Free entrance. Every Friday from May 22 - August 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Alcohol sold at Pavilion Cafe on grounds.
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Nationale Kunstgalerie
Constitution Avenue NorthwestSummer jazz outside in Sculpture Garden. Local artists. Free entrance. Every Friday from May 22 - August 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Alcohol sold at Pavilion Cafe on grounds.
Fabulous for photography if you like dragonflies and birds and amphibians plus a diverse collection of amazing water lilies. Very peaceful place. The entrance is a bit tricky to find.
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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastFabulous for photography if you like dragonflies and birds and amphibians plus a diverse collection of amazing water lilies. Very peaceful place. The entrance is a bit tricky to find.
Rent a paddle boat or stroll the walkway under the Cherry Trees. This is the epicenter of the Cherry Blossom festival in March-April, so be warned!
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Tidal Basin
20245 National DrRent a paddle boat or stroll the walkway under the Cherry Trees. This is the epicenter of the Cherry Blossom festival in March-April, so be warned!