Guidebook for Takoma Park
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Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWClosest Metro station takes you to your DC destinations.
United States Postal Service
6909 Laurel AveEasy walk to mail parcels or postcards home
Magic Carpet
6925 Laurel AveFun eclectic gift shop
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWEasy walk to get all of your pharmacy and personal supplies
Bank of America Financial Center
6950 Carroll AveEasy walk to local bank
SunTrust
3500 East-West HwyEasy walk to local bank
Library with internet access and plenty of computers for research
8 locals recommend
Takoma Park Maryland Library
7505 Philadelphia AveLibrary with internet access and plenty of computers for research
Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple AveNearby city police dept
Easy walk to vegetarian, organic grocery store
72 locals recommend
Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveEasy walk to vegetarian, organic grocery store
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrBest choice for organic foods around! Short 6 minute bus ride
Great films and documentary festivals. Often have directors introduce their works.
149 locals recommend
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadGreat films and documentary festivals. Often have directors introduce their works.
Round House Theatre
8641 Colesville RoadGreat live drama and comedy at affordable prices by local theater companies
Food Scene
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveWood fired pizza, wine and beer with outdoor cafe.
Where the locals eat breakfast after 9 am ... :) as well as vegetarian choices and Korean cuisine.
90 locals recommend
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveWhere the locals eat breakfast after 9 am ... :) as well as vegetarian choices and Korean cuisine.
Dolci Gelati Cafe (Takoma Park)
7040 Carroll AveMMM delicious
Great food with wine by the bottle at retail not astronomical prices.
15 locals recommend
Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe
8519 Fenton StreetGreat food with wine by the bottle at retail not astronomical prices.
Kao Thai Restaurant
8650 Colesville RdThe best, just the best
Interesting gifts but more important...they have Food Trucks on Friday nights with a great variety.
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Interesting gifts but more important...they have Food Trucks on Friday nights with a great variety.
Republic
6939 Laurel AveVibrant atmosphere but a little pricey.
Relaxed and cozy atmosphere. An indie "starbucks' with plenty of room for your laptop and friends.
Savory Cafe
7071 Carroll AveRelaxed and cozy atmosphere. An indie "starbucks' with plenty of room for your laptop and friends.
Arts & Culture
Silver Spring Civic Building
1 Veterans PlOutdoor concerts and a great place to people watch
Shopping
Lots of international students have used it to get affordable temporary cell phone accounts.
9 locals recommend
T-Mobile
2300 Washington Pl NELots of international students have used it to get affordable temporary cell phone accounts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWGreat jazz