Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar that has a beautiful library room and regular "literary cocktail nights". You can grab a book from the library to take home with you, too!
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGreat neighborhood bar that has a beautiful library room and regular "literary cocktail nights". You can grab a book from the library to take home with you, too!
Food Scene
Delicious modern Indian cuisine and exceptional service. It's my go-to spot for special occasions. They will push the fried spinach, which is great, but I love the banana avocado chaat.
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NWDelicious modern Indian cuisine and exceptional service. It's my go-to spot for special occasions. They will push the fried spinach, which is great, but I love the banana avocado chaat.
Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings. Try the fried brussels sprouts with maple yogurt and the burger with bacon jam! It gets crowded on the weekends, so prepare to wait a bit, or go early.
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWNeighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings. Try the fried brussels sprouts with maple yogurt and the burger with bacon jam! It gets crowded on the weekends, so prepare to wait a bit, or go early.
Excellent new Peruvian chicken spot offering dine-in or carry out. Get a homemade alfajore for dessert.
20 locals recommend
Huacatay Restaurant
2314 4th St NEExcellent new Peruvian chicken spot offering dine-in or carry out. Get a homemade alfajore for dessert.
Wonderful Spanish tapas and a huge list of wines. They also have a cool patio, and will give you cozy blankets if it gets chilly.
322 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWWonderful Spanish tapas and a huge list of wines. They also have a cool patio, and will give you cozy blankets if it gets chilly.
Salad + steak + fries = $25 ... and just try to get out the door without a free second helping
62 locals recommend
Medium Rare
515 8th St SESalad + steak + fries = $25 ... and just try to get out the door without a free second helping
Parks & Nature
So many trails and picnic spots. You'll feel like you're far from the city.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWSo many trails and picnic spots. You'll feel like you're far from the city.
Everything Else
A naturalist's delight! Take a hike through the China Garden or stop by the Bonsai exhibit. You don't get the woodsy experience as easily, but you'll find the most variety of plants and trees (all labeled) of anywhere around. Great spot for a picnic.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
A naturalist's delight! Take a hike through the China Garden or stop by the Bonsai exhibit. You don't get the woodsy experience as easily, but you'll find the most variety of plants and trees (all labeled) of anywhere around. Great spot for a picnic.
A naturalist's delight! Take a hike through the China Garden or stop by the Bonsai exhibit. You don't get the woodsy experience as easily, but you'll find the most variety of plants and trees (all labeled) of anywhere around. Great spot for a picnic.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
A naturalist's delight! Take a hike through the China Garden or stop by the Bonsai exhibit. You don't get the woodsy experience as easily, but you'll find the most variety of plants and trees (all labeled) of anywhere around. Great spot for a picnic.
Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NWVintage store with unique and quirky home goods
Arts & Culture
The 40+ artists who make up the Arts Walk represent an incredible range of disciplines – from abstract painting and hand-carved sculpture to custom leather goods and letterpress cards. Organizations working in theater, film and poetry bring dynamic performing arts projects to the Arts Walk. Multiple studios offer classes and workshops for artists both aspiring and established. Special events such as receptions, readings and Arts Walk-wide open houses provide opportunities to connect with the creative community in DC. Stop by 6-9pm on the third Thursday of the month for special events.
Brookland Artspace Lofts Apartments
3305 8th St NEThe 40+ artists who make up the Arts Walk represent an incredible range of disciplines – from abstract painting and hand-carved sculpture to custom leather goods and letterpress cards. Organizations working in theater, film and poetry bring dynamic performing arts projects to the Arts Walk. Multiple studios offer classes and workshops for artists both aspiring and established. Special events such as receptions, readings and Arts Walk-wide open houses provide opportunities to connect with the creative community in DC. Stop by 6-9pm on the third Thursday of the month for special events.
DC is all about museums. There’s Dorothy’s shoes, the Hope Diamond, space shuttles from NASA, etc. In my opinion, the American History and National Museum of Natural History are the best. There’s also the zoo (with pandas) and the Archives (with the Declaration of Independence.) Plus, they are all free!
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWDC is all about museums. There’s Dorothy’s shoes, the Hope Diamond, space shuttles from NASA, etc. In my opinion, the American History and National Museum of Natural History are the best. There’s also the zoo (with pandas) and the Archives (with the Declaration of Independence.) Plus, they are all free!
Entertainment & Activities
A classic D.C. neighborhood on Capitol Hill. Every Saturday and Sunday there is a street fair and flea market with local vendors selling everything from dresses to donuts, regardless of weather. There's also several great stores and restaurants.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEA classic D.C. neighborhood on Capitol Hill. Every Saturday and Sunday there is a street fair and flea market with local vendors selling everything from dresses to donuts, regardless of weather. There's also several great stores and restaurants.
Shopping
Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NWVintage store with unique and quirky home goods