Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
This place has great croissants and breads, freshly made every day. Also a good option for wine and cheese!
21 locals recommend
P&C Market
1023 East Capitol Street SoutheastThis place has great croissants and breads, freshly made every day. Also a good option for wine and cheese!
Great dive restaurant and bar with affordable seafood on DC's wharf.
6 locals recommend
Jenny's At The Wharf
668 Water St SWGreat dive restaurant and bar with affordable seafood on DC's wharf.
Best Chipotle-like Mexican restaurant, ever. Budget friendly, and authentic.
37 locals recommend
Sol Mexican Grill
1251 H Street NortheastBest Chipotle-like Mexican restaurant, ever. Budget friendly, and authentic.
This place is famous in DC - the only issue is getting a reservation. You have to stand outside in line for about 30 minutes, I recommend going at 5pm with a book. Well worth the wait, the food is incredible.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThis place is famous in DC - the only issue is getting a reservation. You have to stand outside in line for about 30 minutes, I recommend going at 5pm with a book. Well worth the wait, the food is incredible.
Best French food I've had in the city - a bit on the nicer end, but nothing out of this world with prices. And the food, oh my gosh! It's incredible. Run by a Parisian and French Canadian couple, give them a chat if you see them because they are really interesting to talk to.
97 locals recommend
Le Grenier
502 H St NEBest French food I've had in the city - a bit on the nicer end, but nothing out of this world with prices. And the food, oh my gosh! It's incredible. Run by a Parisian and French Canadian couple, give them a chat if you see them because they are really interesting to talk to.
Entertainment & Activities
Eastern Market is DC's premier food and arts market with a variety of vendors, food counters, music, coffee, and more! It's great to walk around, and is the favorite local spot for local meat, dairy and veggies in the summer.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEEastern Market is DC's premier food and arts market with a variety of vendors, food counters, music, coffee, and more! It's great to walk around, and is the favorite local spot for local meat, dairy and veggies in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is really eclectic, and is a great dive bar for those looking for something off the beaten track. Great dancing with a DJ on the top floor and a dog-friendly back patio open until midnight!
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NEThis place is really eclectic, and is a great dive bar for those looking for something off the beaten track. Great dancing with a DJ on the top floor and a dog-friendly back patio open until midnight!
This is a great place for good bites, delicious german beer (in 1/2 and full liter sizes!) and sports watching. Has a beautiful (and huge) back patio that accommodates both indoor and outdoor preferences.
142 locals recommend
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEThis is a great place for good bites, delicious german beer (in 1/2 and full liter sizes!) and sports watching. Has a beautiful (and huge) back patio that accommodates both indoor and outdoor preferences.
Great for those enjoy larger-than-life bar games, including minigolf, jenga, shuffleboard, skeeball, and a great rooftop!
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastGreat for those enjoy larger-than-life bar games, including minigolf, jenga, shuffleboard, skeeball, and a great rooftop!
For those of you who enjoy salsa and Spanish dancing, Cafe Citron is always a great time! Coronas and dancing galore! Just be prepared to dance with a partner, since many people will ask.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Citron
1343 Connecticut Ave NWFor those of you who enjoy salsa and Spanish dancing, Cafe Citron is always a great time! Coronas and dancing galore! Just be prepared to dance with a partner, since many people will ask.
Great microbrewery on the water, if you want to make the quick trek down there. It's only about 10 minutes via bike from my apartment!
129 locals recommend
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEGreat microbrewery on the water, if you want to make the quick trek down there. It's only about 10 minutes via bike from my apartment!
This is my favorite music venue in DC, with affordable tickets, local and upcoming bands (rock and alternative), and located on DC's vibrant 14th street just off of U.
136 locals recommend
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWThis is my favorite music venue in DC, with affordable tickets, local and upcoming bands (rock and alternative), and located on DC's vibrant 14th street just off of U.
Parks & Nature
I encourage all nature lovers to stop at the National Arboretum - it boasts many different gardens and the original National Capitol Columns
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
I encourage all nature lovers to stop at the National Arboretum - it boasts many different gardens and the original National Capitol Columns
This has some great hiking and biking trails, and I especially recommend the horse trail near Pierce Mill.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWThis has some great hiking and biking trails, and I especially recommend the horse trail near Pierce Mill.
Arts & Culture
This is a great spot for those of you science nerds out there like me - great history of man in space, as well as exhibits on many different topics (and the world's largest McDonalds, ahha)
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWThis is a great spot for those of you science nerds out there like me - great history of man in space, as well as exhibits on many different topics (and the world's largest McDonalds, ahha)