Guidebook for Washington
Everything Else
Dupont Circle
Great place for dining and late night spots
Food Scene
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWNice French spot that is very close to the studio.
Zorba's Café
1612 20th St NWGreat Greek lunch spot
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWGreek, Lebanese, & Turkish Tapas. Jose Andres restaurant.
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEBalkan
Great Mexican food and tasty margaritas. Make reservations and try the nachos!!
15 locals recommend
Mi Vida Restaurante
98 District Square SWGreat Mexican food and tasty margaritas. Make reservations and try the nachos!!
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWFalafel!
Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana
2609 24th St NWDaily Happy Hour and brunch deals. By Woodley Park Metro
Arts & Culture
National Portrait Gallery
Less crowded than museums on the mall
Parks & Nature
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
2700 Connecticut Ave NWFREE!!
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWFree. Good for indoor activity. peaceful.
Essentials
Open Door Market
2160 California St NWDry Cleaning + Grocery+Coffee
Getting Around
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWWalking Distance from studio
Drinks & Nightlife
Good happy hour. Free salsa lessons on some nights, but can get crowded
21 locals recommend
Cafe Citron
1343 Connecticut Ave NWGood happy hour. Free salsa lessons on some nights, but can get crowded