Guidebook for Washington
Parks & Nature
Great wading pool / splash park for kids...tons of restaurants, amazing ice cream at Jubilee, and lots to do and see! Free concerts on Friday nights May - September
145 locals recommend
The Yards Park
355 Water St SEGreat wading pool / splash park for kids...tons of restaurants, amazing ice cream at Jubilee, and lots to do and see! Free concerts on Friday nights May - September
Garfield Park
1-299 South Carolina Ave SEWe love walking or riding our bikes here regularly during the warm months. There are 2 different playgrounds, one for littles and one for bigs!
106 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
We love walking or riding our bikes here regularly during the warm months. There are 2 different playgrounds, one for littles and one for bigs!
Entertainment & Activities
The Miracle Theatre
535 8th St SEAwesome market on Saturdays and Sundays. Nice little splash park for kiddies, too!
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEAwesome market on Saturdays and Sundays. Nice little splash park for kiddies, too!
This is a fun place to walk around, shop, and eat! There are coffee spots, a great food hall with tons of different options for delicious food, and also local shops. It's a great way to spend an afternoon!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEThis is a fun place to walk around, shop, and eat! There are coffee spots, a great food hall with tons of different options for delicious food, and also local shops. It's a great way to spend an afternoon!
We love the Wharf area, and love when we get to see a show at the Anthem. We've seen the Lumineers, Sara Bareilles, She & Him, and countless others here! We love the vibe of the Wharf in general. Our favorite restaurant is Lupo Marino, and we love grabbing a drink up at Whiskey Charlie (on top of the Canopy Hotel).
75 locals recommend
The Anthem
901 Wharf St SWWe love the Wharf area, and love when we get to see a show at the Anthem. We've seen the Lumineers, Sara Bareilles, She & Him, and countless others here! We love the vibe of the Wharf in general. Our favorite restaurant is Lupo Marino, and we love grabbing a drink up at Whiskey Charlie (on top of the Canopy Hotel).
Fancy shops and restaurants are new to this little area called Center City. It's always adorably decorated for the holidays, too.
126 locals recommend
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWFancy shops and restaurants are new to this little area called Center City. It's always adorably decorated for the holidays, too.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEHarris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SECVS
1418 P St NWTrader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWe love our tiny but efficient TJs!
Getting Around
Potomac Ave Station
700 14th St SEFood scene
We love eating outside here on a nice evening. Pro tip : get 1-2 orders of fajitas for the whole family, ask for extra cheese, beans and rice, and you can save some cash! Margaritas are also delish:)
La Lomita Dos
308 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWe love eating outside here on a nice evening. Pro tip : get 1-2 orders of fajitas for the whole family, ask for extra cheese, beans and rice, and you can save some cash! Margaritas are also delish:)
Since I like wine but don't know anything about it, the fact that their menu has clear descriptions of the wine, what you'll like based on general wine categories, and amazingly helpful staff, you'll always find a delicious choice for you!
Only a few outside tables, but they're fun if you can snag one.
13 locals recommend
The Eastern
360 7th St SESince I like wine but don't know anything about it, the fact that their menu has clear descriptions of the wine, what you'll like based on general wine categories, and amazingly helpful staff, you'll always find a delicious choice for you!
Only a few outside tables, but they're fun if you can snag one.
We love this place! Fast casual and DELISH! The staff is super helpful with recommendations, and grab a cold beer to wash all of that yummy (sometimes spicy!) food down. Sit at tables with benches and enjoy all of the delights. We love the double-fried chicken, the veggie fried rice, and the brussels!
32 locals recommend
CHIKO
423 8th St SEWe love this place! Fast casual and DELISH! The staff is super helpful with recommendations, and grab a cold beer to wash all of that yummy (sometimes spicy!) food down. Sit at tables with benches and enjoy all of the delights. We love the double-fried chicken, the veggie fried rice, and the brussels!
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGreat brunch spot - try their homemade pop tarts!
Cava Mezze
527 8th St SEYummy pizza place down at Yards Park. Fun little area to explore. This is a quick uber ride from our house!
8 locals recommend
All-Purpose Riverfront
79 Potomac Ave SEYummy pizza place down at Yards Park. Fun little area to explore. This is a quick uber ride from our house!
We love the beer and food at Right Proper. This brewpub is in one of our favorite neighborhoods called Shaw. It's close to Howard University, and is an awesome area to walk around too! There are some new shops close to this brewpub to check out too!
124 locals recommend
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEWe love the beer and food at Right Proper. This brewpub is in one of our favorite neighborhoods called Shaw. It's close to Howard University, and is an awesome area to walk around too! There are some new shops close to this brewpub to check out too!
Neighborhoods
This is a great area for a walk, bite to eat, and window shop! Tons of restaurants, shops, and great people-watching.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
This is a great area for a walk, bite to eat, and window shop! Tons of restaurants, shops, and great people-watching.
City advice
Don't miss
All of the Smithsonian Museums
The Smithsonian Museums are free an open to the public daily. They are fun for kids and grown-ups. We love all of them, but The African American Museum along with the Museum of the American Indian, along with the Portrait Gallery are unique and wonderful. You can't go wrong with any of the Smithsonians!
Getting around
The Metro can be a great way to see the city
You will have metro cards for each member of your party that you can fill with whatever amount of money you need. These cards should be returned to the apartment upon check-out. Thanks!