Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Grab breakfast from Bull Frog Bagels and explore The Eastern Market.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEGrab breakfast from Bull Frog Bagels and explore The Eastern Market.
Walk the Anacostia River trail and have lunch overlooking the water.
38 locals recommend
Washington Navy Yard
Walk the Anacostia River trail and have lunch overlooking the water.
View D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial by walking the Tidal Basin loop or renting a paddle boat.
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWView D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial by walking the Tidal Basin loop or renting a paddle boat.
Play volleyball on the iconic Lincoln Memorial sand volleyball courts. (Volleyball is in the storage bench on the back patio.)
Lincoln Memorial Sand Volleyball Courts
Rock Creek TrailPlay volleyball on the iconic Lincoln Memorial sand volleyball courts. (Volleyball is in the storage bench on the back patio.)
Play a game of catch / frisbee on the National Mall amongst the monuments. (Mitts, softball and frisbee are in the storage bench on the back patio.)
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
Play a game of catch / frisbee on the National Mall amongst the monuments. (Mitts, softball and frisbee are in the storage bench on the back patio.)
Grab a picnic from the Canal St restaurants to eat on the Georgetown steps overlooking the crews rowing on the Potomac River.
219 locals recommend
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWGrab a picnic from the Canal St restaurants to eat on the Georgetown steps overlooking the crews rowing on the Potomac River.
Located on the second floor of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Butterly Pavilion surrounds you with hundreds of butterflies. Chances are high that one will land on you. Definitely worth the $5. The Smithsonian Natural History Museum is also home to the 42 ct. Hope Diamond (It Is PRETTY).
Smithsonian Pollinator Garden
10 Constitution Ave. NWLocated on the second floor of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Butterly Pavilion surrounds you with hundreds of butterflies. Chances are high that one will land on you. Definitely worth the $5. The Smithsonian Natural History Museum is also home to the 42 ct. Hope Diamond (It Is PRETTY).
Drinks & Nightlife
the brig
1007 8th St SEEnjoy a beer on the patio of The Brig on a sunny day.
Bluejacket is a brewery and restaurant. They have a large selection of made-in-house beers and great food.
129 locals recommend
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEBluejacket is a brewery and restaurant. They have a large selection of made-in-house beers and great food.
In an unmarked door, around the corner, up the stairs, knock on a wall and you've made it to Harold Black Speakeasy. Reservations are a good idea, otherwise plan to drink at the pub downstairs for an hours while you wait for a table.
56 locals recommend
Harold Black
212 7th St SEIn an unmarked door, around the corner, up the stairs, knock on a wall and you've made it to Harold Black Speakeasy. Reservations are a good idea, otherwise plan to drink at the pub downstairs for an hours while you wait for a table.
Eatbar
415 8th St SEGreat cocktails and a solid food menu.
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEHarris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrGetting Around
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEFood Scene
Pineapple and Pearls
715 8th St SEOpen until 2pm.
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
901 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast