Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Friendly staff! In-house roasted, wonderful coffee. Hidden Gem!
36 locals recommend
Harrar Coffee & Roastery
2904 Georgia Ave NWFriendly staff! In-house roasted, wonderful coffee. Hidden Gem!
So many great options for vegan lovers. Try the fried chicken and mac&cheese. Cafeteria style.
70 locals recommend
NuVegan Café
2928 Georgia Ave NWSo many great options for vegan lovers. Try the fried chicken and mac&cheese. Cafeteria style.
24/7 coffeehouse & lounge serving American gastropub fare, milkshakes & specialty cocktails. Family friendly. Great spot on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon.
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NW24/7 coffeehouse & lounge serving American gastropub fare, milkshakes & specialty cocktails. Family friendly. Great spot on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon.
Great food, hipster vibe, great for families, date night, or friends. Coffee shop during the day, wine bar, and dinner served after 5pm. Brunch spot on the weekends. Adorable!
“Best New Bars in the U.S.” FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE, 2014
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NWGreat food, hipster vibe, great for families, date night, or friends. Coffee shop during the day, wine bar, and dinner served after 5pm. Brunch spot on the weekends. Adorable!
“Best New Bars in the U.S.” FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE, 2014
Just down the street is the "#2 Best New Restaurant in America". Check it out - and get there early (think 4pm) to get a dinner spot.
120 locals recommend
Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWJust down the street is the "#2 Best New Restaurant in America". Check it out - and get there early (think 4pm) to get a dinner spot.
Wonderful coffee shop. Sit, relax, work on your laptop and enjoy a coffee or pastry.
90 locals recommend
Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWWonderful coffee shop. Sit, relax, work on your laptop and enjoy a coffee or pastry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beers for happy hour, casual divey spot, awesome late night music and dancing.
216 locals recommend
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWGreat beers for happy hour, casual divey spot, awesome late night music and dancing.
Rotating drafts, a beer drinkers bar, pool tables. Good place to chill with friends.
199 locals recommend
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdRotating drafts, a beer drinkers bar, pool tables. Good place to chill with friends.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWFabulous cocktail menu. Cool atmosphere. Walking distance.
Brixton
901 U St NWLarge, popular bar. 3 levels of fun, drinking, and dancing.
Sightseeing
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWUnited States Capitol
First Street Southeast
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWArts & Culture
U Street Music Hall
One of the less frequented DC museums, this one is a must, in my opinion.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
One of the less frequented DC museums, this one is a must, in my opinion.
This concert venue is historic and had some of the best musicians play. Get tickets online or at the door most nights. Don't forget to visit the Hall of Records when inside.
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NWThis concert venue is historic and had some of the best musicians play. Get tickets online or at the door most nights. Don't forget to visit the Hall of Records when inside.
Parks & Nature
Go for a walk, run, or bike ride in this notable DC park. The trails will take you miles and miles, winding through beautiful scenery.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW Go for a walk, run, or bike ride in this notable DC park. The trails will take you miles and miles, winding through beautiful scenery.
Shopping
Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NWAntiques, old books, beautiful pieces filled with character.
Getting Around
Green/Yellow Line Metro - will take you directly to the monuments and museums, without transfer. (Nearest to the house.)
259 locals recommend
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWGreen/Yellow Line Metro - will take you directly to the monuments and museums, without transfer. (Nearest to the house.)
Green/Yellow Line Metro - will take you directly to the monuments and museums, without transfer.
148 locals recommend
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWGreen/Yellow Line Metro - will take you directly to the monuments and museums, without transfer.
U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWGreen/Yellow Line Metro