Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWClosest grocery store with free parking in the garage.
The closest place to buy beer or wine, higher prices than the grocery store and odd hours, but very friendly owners.
Super Saver Grocery
4413 14th St NWThe closest place to buy beer or wine, higher prices than the grocery store and odd hours, but very friendly owners.
Free garage parking and decent grocery section. Good go-to place for nearly everything.
200 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWFree garage parking and decent grocery section. Good go-to place for nearly everything.
Food Scene
Little Coco's
3907 14th St NWGood Italian restaurant, great happy hour and also kid-friendly.
Good coffee and excellent chicken and waffles. Local, neighborhood place open through dinner.
61 locals recommend
The Highlands
4706 14th Street NorthwestGood coffee and excellent chicken and waffles. Local, neighborhood place open through dinner.
Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue NorthwestGreat draft beers and good food. Happy hour specials.
DC is a great place to have Ethiopian food. There are lots of places, this is a good traditional one.
61 locals recommend
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWDC is a great place to have Ethiopian food. There are lots of places, this is a good traditional one.
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWDelicious pizza - expect a line.
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWGreat Mexican food and cocktails.
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWLaotian food - reservations recommended.
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEA DC favorite with adult milkshakes and homemade pop tarts
Historic restaurant with good chili. Good way to wrap up an evening.
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWHistoric restaurant with good chili. Good way to wrap up an evening.
Our favorite spot for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. On the pricier side but worth it.
32 locals recommend
Iron Gate Restaurant
1734 N St NWOur favorite spot for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. On the pricier side but worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious cocktails and a hip vibe. In a space that used to house a local newspaper.
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWDelicious cocktails and a hip vibe. In a space that used to house a local newspaper.
Sequoia DC
3000 K St NWExcellent outdoor bar right on the Potomac. Food is meh.
3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWLocal brewery with delicious beers. Very family friendly.
Another great place for local beers. Smaller tasting room, really friendly staff.
47 locals recommend
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastAnother great place for local beers. Smaller tasting room, really friendly staff.
Microbrewery in the waterfront district, large selection of local beers and flights.
129 locals recommend
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEMicrobrewery in the waterfront district, large selection of local beers and flights.
Parks & Nature
Petworth Spray Park
4100-4118 8th St NWPlayground and spray park for kids, perfect way to cool off when it gets hot.
Closest children's park to the house, also has a pool open in the summer.
7 locals recommend
Upshur Recreation Center
4300 Arkansas Ave NWClosest children's park to the house, also has a pool open in the summer.
This is a great area for a picnic, or you can walk down to Georgetown on the trail. The Melvin Hazen trail goes along a small creek in the woods.
6 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park Picnic Area #1
Shoemaker Street NorthwestThis is a great area for a picnic, or you can walk down to Georgetown on the trail. The Melvin Hazen trail goes along a small creek in the woods.
Arts & Culture
If you are looking for somewhere historical yet off the beaten path and walking distance, this is a good spot. It is where Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation and you can sometimes get 2x1 tickets on Groupon.
126 locals recommend
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWIf you are looking for somewhere historical yet off the beaten path and walking distance, this is a good spot. It is where Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation and you can sometimes get 2x1 tickets on Groupon.
My favorite of the Smithsonian museums. You can get free passes the day of your visit usually if you get online at 5:30 a.m.
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWMy favorite of the Smithsonian museums. You can get free passes the day of your visit usually if you get online at 5:30 a.m.
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWKids and adults love this museum. Free.
Another favorite among kids, but adults will learn something too. Free.
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWAnother favorite among kids, but adults will learn something too. Free.
Sightseeing
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWFun to go at night or early in the morning.
Entertainment & Activities
Get the cheapest tickets you can and hang out in the outfield bar. Beautiful newer stadium.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEGet the cheapest tickets you can and hang out in the outfield bar. Beautiful newer stadium.
9:30
815 V St NWGood music venue with both national and local groups performing.
A bit of a drive, but an amazing place to bring a picnic and enjoy good music.
80 locals recommend
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap RdA bit of a drive, but an amazing place to bring a picnic and enjoy good music.