Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Great ambiance, better drinks! Stop in after you eat at Himitsu or Timber Pizza .
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGreat ambiance, better drinks! Stop in after you eat at Himitsu or Timber Pizza .
Food Scene
One of the cornerstones of Petworth's growing food scene, Himitsu serves Japanese-inspired small plates with some Latin influences as well. Within walking distance of the house!
No reservations, walk-in only.
82 locals recommend
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestOne of the cornerstones of Petworth's growing food scene, Himitsu serves Japanese-inspired small plates with some Latin influences as well. Within walking distance of the house!
No reservations, walk-in only.
Food from all over the world, but unless you're vegan you MUST get the Georgian khachapuri, a giant boat of bread full of cheese and a fresh egg cracked tableside. Incredible!
89 locals recommend
Compass Rose
1346 T St NWFood from all over the world, but unless you're vegan you MUST get the Georgian khachapuri, a giant boat of bread full of cheese and a fresh egg cracked tableside. Incredible!
Very popular wood fired pizza, frequently a line, but you can always call ahead for takeout and bring it back to the house! Within walking distance.
175 locals recommend
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWVery popular wood fired pizza, frequently a line, but you can always call ahead for takeout and bring it back to the house! Within walking distance.
Quick, giant burritos close to home. Come for the tortillas, stay for the salsas!
8 locals recommend
Taqueria Distrito Federal
805 Kennedy St NWQuick, giant burritos close to home. Come for the tortillas, stay for the salsas!
Coffy Café
3310 14th St NWDelicious crepes for breakfast or lunch.
Sightseeing
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWWe have pandas!
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWWashington Monument
2 15th St NWWorld War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWKorean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SWVietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWFranklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWThomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWFree tours, consider booking ahead especially in summer. Secret insider security hack - visit the Library of Congress first, then take the underground tunnel to the Capitol building proper without leaving the security envelope. Skip that giant line!!! Don't forget to request gallery tickets from your Member of Congress.
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastFree tours, consider booking ahead especially in summer. Secret insider security hack - visit the Library of Congress first, then take the underground tunnel to the Capitol building proper without leaving the security envelope. Skip that giant line!!! Don't forget to request gallery tickets from your Member of Congress.
Our absolute favorite historical building in DC, a temple to books and knowledge. See an original Gutenberg Bible or explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library. Plus, the best gift shop in the city by far!
314 locals recommend
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEOur absolute favorite historical building in DC, a temple to books and knowledge. See an original Gutenberg Bible or explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library. Plus, the best gift shop in the city by far!
Parks & Nature
Large natural area with hiking trails, a bike path, equestrian access, and it also houses the zoo.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWLarge natural area with hiking trails, a bike path, equestrian access, and it also houses the zoo.
This park spans both Virginia and Maryland. Great hiking on both sides, but especially fun is the Billy Goat Trail, recommended only for experienced hikers in good shape.
182 locals recommend
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdThis park spans both Virginia and Maryland. Great hiking on both sides, but especially fun is the Billy Goat Trail, recommended only for experienced hikers in good shape.
Essentials
Tienda with fresh produce as well as a butcher. Try the fresh tamales available at the front counter.
Tropimart International Foods
607 Kennedy St NWTienda with fresh produce as well as a butcher. Try the fresh tamales available at the front counter.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWGetting Around
Park your car here for $4.70 M-F or $2.00 on Saturdays, and catch the Green, Yellow, or Red lines to downtown.
58 locals recommend
Fort Totten station
550 Galloway St NEPark your car here for $4.70 M-F or $2.00 on Saturdays, and catch the Green, Yellow, or Red lines to downtown.
Arts & Culture
Fun with kids and big kids! Located on the National Mall. Second location at Dulles, VA has larger exhibit of planes and aerial vehicles, including the space shuttle.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWFun with kids and big kids! Located on the National Mall. Second location at Dulles, VA has larger exhibit of planes and aerial vehicles, including the space shuttle.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street NorthwestHope diamond, an elephant, and a T-rex all await you!
196 locals recommend
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestHope diamond, an elephant, and a T-rex all await you!
Outdoor sculpture located on the National Mall near the Archives and Natural History Museums. Have a picnic on the lawn, or head down on Friday evenings 5-8:30 for live jazz (weather permitting, May-August).
44 locals recommend
Pavilion Café
Constitution Avenue NorthwestOutdoor sculpture located on the National Mall near the Archives and Natural History Museums. Have a picnic on the lawn, or head down on Friday evenings 5-8:30 for live jazz (weather permitting, May-August).