Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Tasty, fresh pretzels are a neighborhood favorite. Must try the Hotel (ot chocolate made with Nutella).
110 locals recommend
The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SETasty, fresh pretzels are a neighborhood favorite. Must try the Hotel (ot chocolate made with Nutella).
Ranked #5 of the top 15 ramen restaurants in the US by timeout.com. Veggie ramen and pan-fried dumplings are our favorites.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NERanked #5 of the top 15 ramen restaurants in the US by timeout.com. Veggie ramen and pan-fried dumplings are our favorites.
Mia's is a neighborhood coffee spot just a few blocks walk from our garden suite. They offer breakfast and lunch with a Mexican flair. Have a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy.
28 locals recommend
Mia's Coffeehouse
101 15th Street NortheastMia's is a neighborhood coffee spot just a few blocks walk from our garden suite. They offer breakfast and lunch with a Mexican flair. Have a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy.
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGreat upscale neighborhood spot near the Capitol.
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SELovely, foodie spot on the grounds of the historic Navy Hospital.
Montmartre
327 7th St SELovely French restaurant with a great, shaded patio.
This award-winning restaurant was rated top 5 in the country by GC Magazine. Bring your patience, they don't accept reservations and the waits can be long.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThis award-winning restaurant was rated top 5 in the country by GC Magazine. Bring your patience, they don't accept reservations and the waits can be long.
This restaurant on the newly developed Wharf features cuisine by chef Kwame Onwuachi from Top Chef and stunning views of the waterfront.
16 locals recommend
Kith/Kin
801 Wharf St SWThis restaurant on the newly developed Wharf features cuisine by chef Kwame Onwuachi from Top Chef and stunning views of the waterfront.
Rasika serves phenomenal, modern Indian Cuisine. The restaurateur was nominated for a 2017 James Beard award. Get reservations early! However, if you can't get in, they have another West End location.
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NWRasika serves phenomenal, modern Indian Cuisine. The restaurateur was nominated for a 2017 James Beard award. Get reservations early! However, if you can't get in, they have another West End location.
Located in a quirky nearby neighborhood, Maketto features modern Korean food by award winning DC chef, Eric Bruner-Yang.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NELocated in a quirky nearby neighborhood, Maketto features modern Korean food by award winning DC chef, Eric Bruner-Yang.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trusty's is a little neighborhood bar. A bit of a dive, but fun atmosphere and cute roof deck.
77 locals recommend
Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SETrusty's is a little neighborhood bar. A bit of a dive, but fun atmosphere and cute roof deck.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, scenic hiking trails for all levels. We keep meaning to try out the Rock Creek Horse Center for a trail ride.
112 locals recommend
Rock Creek Trail
1730 Juniper St NWBeautiful, scenic hiking trails for all levels. We keep meaning to try out the Rock Creek Horse Center for a trail ride.
Take the trail to Navy Yard or a hike on Kingman Island.
17 locals recommend
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailTake the trail to Navy Yard or a hike on Kingman Island.
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrBeautiful views of the Great Falls on the Potomac River.
Hiking trails and a great annual Bluegrass concert.
21 locals recommend
Kingman And Heritage Islands Park
575 Oklahoma Ave NEHiking trails and a great annual Bluegrass concert.
Lovely place for kids and dogs or just hanging out. Nice stop between our place and the Capitol.
85 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
Lovely place for kids and dogs or just hanging out. Nice stop between our place and the Capitol.
Arts & Culture
It's not on the National Mall, but one of the best museums in the city. I especially love the modern art on the 3rd floor, but the more traditional portrait gallery is wonderful too. The Norman Foster atrium is a must-see for architecture fans.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
It's not on the National Mall, but one of the best museums in the city. I especially love the modern art on the 3rd floor, but the more traditional portrait gallery is wonderful too. The Norman Foster atrium is a must-see for architecture fans.
Catch the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights along with other fascinating documents from U.S. history.
46 locals recommend
The National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Ave. NWCatch the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights along with other fascinating documents from U.S. history.
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestFantastic modern art exhibitions and sculpture garden
Shopping
Enjoy stunning classical (beaux-arts) architecture while shopping for a new outfit or souvenir.
629 locals recommend
Union Station
Enjoy stunning classical (beaux-arts) architecture while shopping for a new outfit or souvenir.
Wonderful local art vendors abound in this 100+ year old, neighborhood market. The crepe stand is a local favorite on weekends.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEWonderful local art vendors abound in this 100+ year old, neighborhood market. The crepe stand is a local favorite on weekends.
Harris Teeter is one of the closest grocery stores if you'd like to stock up on a few essentials. It's also right across from the Potomac Avenue Metro Station and has a parking garage, so really convenient.
Counter to the pre-loaded description, it's a full grocery store and not just a pharmacy.
42 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SEHarris Teeter is one of the closest grocery stores if you'd like to stock up on a few essentials. It's also right across from the Potomac Avenue Metro Station and has a parking garage, so really convenient.
Counter to the pre-loaded description, it's a full grocery store and not just a pharmacy.
Great neighborhood, gourmet market with wine, chocolate, cheeses, teas and coffees. Its just a short walk down the East Capitol or A Street and across Lincoln Park.
21 locals recommend
P&C Market
1023 East Capitol Street SoutheastGreat neighborhood, gourmet market with wine, chocolate, cheeses, teas and coffees. Its just a short walk down the East Capitol or A Street and across Lincoln Park.
Getting Around
Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SESightseeing
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWBecause Lincoln
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWUnited States Capitol
First Street Southeast