Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Great for all ages, pandas, ape house
use, etc! Free access but pay to park.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWGreat for all ages, pandas, ape house
use, etc! Free access but pay to park.
Great park for a walk, picnic, or lounging. Stop by on Sunday nights for the drum circle (usually 5PM-8PM).
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat park for a walk, picnic, or lounging. Stop by on Sunday nights for the drum circle (usually 5PM-8PM).
Everything Else
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWyellow/green line
Hop on the H2 to visit Gold's Gym. Call ahead to ask about day pass prices.
51 locals recommend
Gold's Gym
3910 Wilson BlvdHop on the H2 to visit Gold's Gym. Call ahead to ask about day pass prices.
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
2700 Connecticut Ave NWMetro (red)
Essentials
small grocery store with great Latino. Asian and basic foods
20 locals recommend
BestWorld Supermarket
3178 Mt Pleasant St NWsmall grocery store with great Latino. Asian and basic foods
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWChain supermarket store for everything you need
Drinks & Nightlife
Haydee's Restaurant
3102 Mt Pleasant St NWLocal Mexican restaurant. Often has live music.
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWLots of bars on this strip. Madam's Organ usually has live music.
Food Scene
Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat Thai food!
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWFamous Ben's Chili Bowl (veggie option too!)
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
1400 Irving Street NorthwestGreat pizza. Delivery and take out available.
Flying Fish Coffee and Tea
3064 Mount Pleasant Street NorthwestLocal coffee shop
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWLocal, fresh produce
Entertainment & Activities
New to the neighborhood! Weekly shows with drinks in an intimate scene.
27 locals recommend
Suns Cinema
3107 Mt Pleasant St NWNew to the neighborhood! Weekly shows with drinks in an intimate scene.