Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Langston Bar & Grille
1831 Benning Rd NEGood food, nice ambiance, and right around the corner from the house.
THE defining DC eatery. This newest branch loses none of the authenticity and local flavor of the original, chili dogs and all.
84 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NETHE defining DC eatery. This newest branch loses none of the authenticity and local flavor of the original, chili dogs and all.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWBest rib joint in the city, bar none.
&pizza
1118 H St NEDC's unique-style pizza - an elaborate, rectangular pie for one.
Essentials
1601 Maryland Ave NE
1601 Maryland Avenue NortheastBest and closest supermarket.
Shopping
Cardtronics ATM
3601 12th St NEClosest drug store.
One of the coolest, most unique, high-quality food and goods marketplaces in the area, and the surrounding streets are packed with esoteric and authentic ethnic produce.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEOne of the coolest, most unique, high-quality food and goods marketplaces in the area, and the surrounding streets are packed with esoteric and authentic ethnic produce.
Arts & Culture
Great place to see our proud soccer team play. Also, use the road here as an entry point to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
18 locals recommend
D.C. United
100 Potomac Ave SWGreat place to see our proud soccer team play. Also, use the road here as an entry point to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
The closest place to see live concerts of bands big and small-they also have a great bar on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
188 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEThe closest place to see live concerts of bands big and small-they also have a great bar on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NECatch a local play or performance here.
Sightseeing
A lovely, idyllic nature preserve. You can take tours and rent boats here when in season, or just hike the nature trails.
21 locals recommend
Kingman And Heritage Islands Park
575 Oklahoma Ave NEA lovely, idyllic nature preserve. You can take tours and rent boats here when in season, or just hike the nature trails.
Massive, expansive arboretum hosts more trails, nature, and fascinating exhibits than you could even see in a day. I recommend the bonsai trees exhibit.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
Massive, expansive arboretum hosts more trails, nature, and fascinating exhibits than you could even see in a day. I recommend the bonsai trees exhibit.
National Mall
The heart of our nation's capital, just a couple miles from home.
Everything Else
Our city's oldest and most esteemed microbrewery. Come for growler fills, cans, samples, and tours.
47 locals recommend
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastOur city's oldest and most esteemed microbrewery. Come for growler fills, cans, samples, and tours.
Union Station
DC's transportation hub, and a nice mall too.
One of DC's other (and closer) great craft breweries that only recently began canning and is already the talk of the town.
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEOne of DC's other (and closer) great craft breweries that only recently began canning and is already the talk of the town.
In case you need basic bike repairs, gear, or even a good comfort rider to take home.
6 locals recommend
The Daily Rider
600 H St NEIn case you need basic bike repairs, gear, or even a good comfort rider to take home.
Be sure to check if there are any concerts here during your stay. They are starting to host some of the biggest acts in town.
36 locals recommend
Echostage
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NEBe sure to check if there are any concerts here during your stay. They are starting to host some of the biggest acts in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Atlas Arcade
1236 H Street NortheastVintage video games + a full bar = way too much fun.
It's a bar, it's got board games, mini golf, bocce...3 levels of fun!
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastIt's a bar, it's got board games, mini golf, bocce...3 levels of fun!
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEThe most authentic German biergarten in DC.
Worth the extra little distance off the beaten track to this upscale, romantic, and delicious French restaurant that leaves nothing to be desired.
36 locals recommend
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NEWorth the extra little distance off the beaten track to this upscale, romantic, and delicious French restaurant that leaves nothing to be desired.
Small but hopping dance club hosts some of the best parties on the street. Kostume Karaoke, anyone?
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NESmall but hopping dance club hosts some of the best parties on the street. Kostume Karaoke, anyone?