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Pow Pow
1253 H St NEGreat vegan options and delicious chicken bowls with tons of flavor!
They have the best cinnamon rolls around and the cafe is very ambient and social.
94 locals recommend
Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdThey have the best cinnamon rolls around and the cafe is very ambient and social.
The exotic food here is very delicious and worth a taste if you are interested in trying new things!
127 locals recommend
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWThe exotic food here is very delicious and worth a taste if you are interested in trying new things!
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWOur favorite cupcakes in the city, plus there is a vegan option!
Delicious breakfast food all day with tasty desserts and homemade pop tarts!
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEDelicious breakfast food all day with tasty desserts and homemade pop tarts!
Pretty hipster market with a abundant amount of restaurant options and great outdoor seating over the summer. They also have a variety of music and entertainment events throughout the year.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEPretty hipster market with a abundant amount of restaurant options and great outdoor seating over the summer. They also have a variety of music and entertainment events throughout the year.
A DC staple visited by many celebrities and politicians throughout its existence. Oh and Obama has eaten here, what more could you want?
84 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NEA DC staple visited by many celebrities and politicians throughout its existence. Oh and Obama has eaten here, what more could you want?
Delicious $10 create your own pizza. We have a promo code in the house manual you can use to get a $5 pizza (refer your friend and get another promo!)
210 locals recommend
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1118 H St NEDelicious $10 create your own pizza. We have a promo code in the house manual you can use to get a $5 pizza (refer your friend and get another promo!)
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEDelicious Ramen good to take out or dine in!
RASA
1247 First St SEOur favorite Indian fast casual restaurant.
Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NWOur favorite ramen in the city
Fancy Radish
600 H St NEOyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWArts & Culture
There is a farmers market and flea market throughout the year where they sell fruits and vegetables in season as well as a variety of custom art, furniture, and decorations. There is also a delicious breakfast spot inside.
https://www.facebook.com/EasternMarketDC/
http://easternmarket-dc.org/our-outdoor-vendors/
216 locals recommend
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThere is a farmers market and flea market throughout the year where they sell fruits and vegetables in season as well as a variety of custom art, furniture, and decorations. There is also a delicious breakfast spot inside.
https://www.facebook.com/EasternMarketDC/
http://easternmarket-dc.org/our-outdoor-vendors/
One of the must see free museums that DC has to offer!
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWOne of the must see free museums that DC has to offer!
With a mission to inspire, educate, and empower the creation of new, experiential and exploratory art form, ARTECHOUSE connects audience to the arts, and stimulates interest in the limitless possibilities of technology, science and creativity.
Crazy exhibits and perfect for that insta shot!
https://www.dc.artechouse.com/
52 locals recommend
Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestWith a mission to inspire, educate, and empower the creation of new, experiential and exploratory art form, ARTECHOUSE connects audience to the arts, and stimulates interest in the limitless possibilities of technology, science and creativity.
Crazy exhibits and perfect for that insta shot!
https://www.dc.artechouse.com/
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestLa Cosecha
1280 4th Street NortheastEntertainment & Activities
The gardens are one of our favorite spots to go and explore a variety of plants around the country and world. The best part is that it is free!
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWThe gardens are one of our favorite spots to go and explore a variety of plants around the country and world. The best part is that it is free!
Admission to the museum is free, but has been in extremely high demand since the facility opened its doors and timed passes are required on certain days. From September through February, timed passes are required only on weekends and are made available online three months in advance. On weekdays, visitors can enter the museum without passes beginning at 10 a.m.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW on the National Mall. The four-level museum opened on Sept. 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum solely dedicated to the documentation of African American life, history and culture. This Smithsonian Institution museum is an architectural marvel that features numerous interactive exhibits.
The museum is open every day of the year except Dec. 25. Its hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The easiest way to get there is via Metrorail or the DC Circulator. The closest Metro stop is Federal Triangle on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The DC Circulator’s National Mall route is your best bus option, and it will be easy to continue your exploration of the National Mall afterwards. The facility is handicap-accessible.
https://washington.org/visit-dc/guide-to-smithsonian-national-museum-african-american-history-culture
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWAdmission to the museum is free, but has been in extremely high demand since the facility opened its doors and timed passes are required on certain days. From September through February, timed passes are required only on weekends and are made available online three months in advance. On weekdays, visitors can enter the museum without passes beginning at 10 a.m.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW on the National Mall. The four-level museum opened on Sept. 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum solely dedicated to the documentation of African American life, history and culture. This Smithsonian Institution museum is an architectural marvel that features numerous interactive exhibits.
The museum is open every day of the year except Dec. 25. Its hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The easiest way to get there is via Metrorail or the DC Circulator. The closest Metro stop is Federal Triangle on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The DC Circulator’s National Mall route is your best bus option, and it will be easy to continue your exploration of the National Mall afterwards. The facility is handicap-accessible.
https://washington.org/visit-dc/guide-to-smithsonian-national-museum-african-american-history-culture
Tired of walking? You can check on the link below to view all the options to see the monuments ranging from segways to buses!
https://washington.org/visit-dc/tours-of-washington-dc-monuments-memorials
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWTired of walking? You can check on the link below to view all the options to see the monuments ranging from segways to buses!
https://washington.org/visit-dc/tours-of-washington-dc-monuments-memorials
Is it SUMMER and you want to check out the Potomac? Well kayaking in Georgetown is a MUST to see the beautiful area that is Georgetown and check out the delicious restaurants around there. Check out the rates and activities here https://boatingindc.com/dc-activities/rentals/
75 locals recommend
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWIs it SUMMER and you want to check out the Potomac? Well kayaking in Georgetown is a MUST to see the beautiful area that is Georgetown and check out the delicious restaurants around there. Check out the rates and activities here https://boatingindc.com/dc-activities/rentals/
The Renwick Gallery is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington. The closest Metro stations are Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines) and Farragut North (Red line). Barrier-free ramp access is available at the 17th Street entrance.
https://americanart.si.edu/visit/renwick
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe Renwick Gallery is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington. The closest Metro stations are Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines) and Farragut North (Red line). Barrier-free ramp access is available at the 17th Street entrance.
https://americanart.si.edu/visit/renwick
They have ice skating in the winter! https://www.nga.gov/visit/ice-rink.html
55 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden
7th Street NorthwestThey have ice skating in the winter! https://www.nga.gov/visit/ice-rink.html
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street Southwesthttps://hirshhorn.si.edu/visit/
Want to tour inside the capital? Checkout some info here https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/book-tour-capitol
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastWant to tour inside the capital? Checkout some info here https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/book-tour-capitol
The Wharf reestablishes Washington, DC, as a waterfront city and destination. This remarkable, mile-long stretch along the Potomac River comes to life with restaurants, retailers, residences, and businesses—all complemented by
monumental views and a vibrant culture.
https://www.wharfdc.com/
158 locals recommend
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWThe Wharf reestablishes Washington, DC, as a waterfront city and destination. This remarkable, mile-long stretch along the Potomac River comes to life with restaurants, retailers, residences, and businesses—all complemented by
monumental views and a vibrant culture.
https://www.wharfdc.com/
FREE and right next to the capital.
https://www.usbg.gov/gardens
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWFREE and right next to the capital.
https://www.usbg.gov/gardens
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWDrinks & Nightlife
Trade
1410 14th St NWMellow gay bar
The Green Zone
2226 18th St NWFun Middle Eastern inspired bar with great food and drinks!
Pretty new gay bar in DC offering a spacious amount of bar areas including DC's only lesbian bar A League of Her Own
8 locals recommend
Pitchers DC
2317 18th St NWPretty new gay bar in DC offering a spacious amount of bar areas including DC's only lesbian bar A League of Her Own
Great bar with an excellent roof deck overlooking a very busy U St corner with a variety of restaurants and bars nearby.
101 locals recommend
Brixton
901 U St NWGreat bar with an excellent roof deck overlooking a very busy U St corner with a variety of restaurants and bars nearby.
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWStaple beer garden in the city
One of the newest (and bougie) neighborhoods in the city. Beautiful if you want to walk down the pier during sunset and choose between an assortment of faanccyyy restaurants
58 locals recommend
District Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWOne of the newest (and bougie) neighborhoods in the city. Beautiful if you want to walk down the pier during sunset and choose between an assortment of faanccyyy restaurants
Red Bear Brewing Co
209 M St NESolid beer place
Wunder Garten
1101 First St NECity Winery DC
1350 Okie Street NortheastEssentials
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEYou will most likely find us there if we are not home.
Sightseeing
Looking for a spot to have a picnic or enjoy the outdoors, thus is a great place!
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NELooking for a spot to have a picnic or enjoy the outdoors, thus is a great place!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Downtown Holiday Market in Penn Quarter
Here during the holiday season? Check out the Holiday market Downtown! http://downtownholidaymarket.com/