Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Delicious neighborhood sandwich shop with great variety & local ingredients. They also have a food truck if you can catch it. Serves breakfast, but they're not open on Sundays. Russian Salad YUM!
104 locals recommend
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWDelicious neighborhood sandwich shop with great variety & local ingredients. They also have a food truck if you can catch it. Serves breakfast, but they're not open on Sundays. Russian Salad YUM!
For a boozy, carbohydrate-laden Sunday brunch, this is the best in my opinion. French toast is about as thick as a Bible...well a small Bible anyway. De-lish.
136 locals recommend
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWFor a boozy, carbohydrate-laden Sunday brunch, this is the best in my opinion. French toast is about as thick as a Bible...well a small Bible anyway. De-lish.
Ask to sit downstairs for a little ambiance. Rooftop bar has cheap margarita happy hour specials. Salsa dancing nights are also fun, just don't eat first haha
105 locals recommend
El Centro
1819 14th St NWAsk to sit downstairs for a little ambiance. Rooftop bar has cheap margarita happy hour specials. Salsa dancing nights are also fun, just don't eat first haha
Surprise hit below a beauty salon. Really delicious Italian food in an unexpected location.
17 locals recommend
Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th Street NorthwestSurprise hit below a beauty salon. Really delicious Italian food in an unexpected location.
Open for food & drink 24 hours. Comfy seating and easy to find parking. If you get more than 2 animal crackers with a hot drink, consider yourself complimented.
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWOpen for food & drink 24 hours. Comfy seating and easy to find parking. If you get more than 2 animal crackers with a hot drink, consider yourself complimented.
Pizzolis Pizzeria
1418 12th St NWGood carryout pizza place. Open late if you have a craving.
It's a DC icon. Brunch is classic. Always a line on the weekends so be prepared to browse for books while waiting.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWIt's a DC icon. Brunch is classic. Always a line on the weekends so be prepared to browse for books while waiting.
Arts & Culture
Outdoor concert venue in the summer (free Friday Jazz!) and outdoor ice skating rink in the winter (hot chocolate anyone?)
44 locals recommend
Pavilion Café
Constitution Avenue NorthwestOutdoor concert venue in the summer (free Friday Jazz!) and outdoor ice skating rink in the winter (hot chocolate anyone?)
What's better than America's pastime? Look online for ticket deals and cheap seats as low as $10.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEWhat's better than America's pastime? Look online for ticket deals and cheap seats as low as $10.
Shopping
Fun place for antique type shopping. Upbeat crowd and they have mini chocolate chip cookies for customers. You can also find unique/offbeat pieces here.
50 locals recommend
Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NWFun place for antique type shopping. Upbeat crowd and they have mini chocolate chip cookies for customers. You can also find unique/offbeat pieces here.
Essentials
Organic haven, free wifi, delicious prepared food section for a quick bite.
581 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWOrganic haven, free wifi, delicious prepared food section for a quick bite.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWIt's close, has better hours than Whole Foods, and is new/clean
Everything Else
Scenic water fountain. Drum circle on Sundays. Multiple levels mean lots of people there for a workout on the stairs.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestScenic water fountain. Drum circle on Sundays. Multiple levels mean lots of people there for a workout on the stairs.
Sightseeing
Contact your member of Congress to book tickets in advance. Great tour inside one of the must-see tourist sights.
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastContact your member of Congress to book tickets in advance. Great tour inside one of the must-see tourist sights.
Entertainment & Activities
You can book trail rides online through Rock Creek Park. They have kid-specific pony rides and adult trail rides. No experience necessary.
13 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park Horse Center
5100 Glover Rd NWYou can book trail rides online through Rock Creek Park. They have kid-specific pony rides and adult trail rides. No experience necessary.
Free zoo. Who doesn't love seeing the pandas? During the holidays, the zoo has "Zoo Lights" in the evenings.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFree zoo. Who doesn't love seeing the pandas? During the holidays, the zoo has "Zoo Lights" in the evenings.