Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWIt's like going to your friend's house for a great home-cooked meal. Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
18 locals recommend
Dos Gringos
3116 Mt Pleasant St NWIt's like going to your friend's house for a great home-cooked meal. Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sightseeing
DC's history is more than just monuments and Smithsonian buildings.
67 locals recommend
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEDC's history is more than just monuments and Smithsonian buildings.
A great compliment to the majestic Lincoln Memorial downtown, Lincoln's Cottage humanizes this great President and the weight he bore during the Civil War, the loss of his son and the demands of governing.
126 locals recommend
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWA great compliment to the majestic Lincoln Memorial downtown, Lincoln's Cottage humanizes this great President and the weight he bore during the Civil War, the loss of his son and the demands of governing.
Parks & Nature
The only urban national park in the U.S., Rock Creek Park stretches all the way into Maryland, with miles of running trails, bike paths and pleasant walking and picnic areas. Entrance to the park is free.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWThe only urban national park in the U.S., Rock Creek Park stretches all the way into Maryland, with miles of running trails, bike paths and pleasant walking and picnic areas. Entrance to the park is free.
Known to locals as Malcolm X Park. Beautifully restored fountains, reflecting pools and period stonework. Gorgeous views of the city. Sunday afternoon drumming circle is a cultural touchstone for the community. A favorite spot for local photographers to shoot engagement and wedding photos.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestKnown to locals as Malcolm X Park. Beautifully restored fountains, reflecting pools and period stonework. Gorgeous views of the city. Sunday afternoon drumming circle is a cultural touchstone for the community. A favorite spot for local photographers to shoot engagement and wedding photos.