Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SESanta Rosa Taqueria
301 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWe, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrBullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEArguably the best bagels in DC
Hank's Oyster Bar
633 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastAmazing seafood and generally fun place to eat and drink
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGreat breakfast
Simple menu of steak, fries, and salad, and when you're done they come to bring you seconds.
62 habitants recommandent
Medium Rare
515 8th St SESimple menu of steak, fries, and salad, and when you're done they come to bring you seconds.
In the South Hall of Eastern Market. Known for it's blueberry pancakes in the morning and it's crabcake sandwiches at lunch
37 habitants recommandent
The Market Lunch
225 7th St SEIn the South Hall of Eastern Market. Known for it's blueberry pancakes in the morning and it's crabcake sandwiches at lunch
Bistro Bis
15 E St NWElegant French cuisine
Maketto
1351 H St NEEclectic, upscale dining. No reservations, so prepare to go early
303 habitants recommandent
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEEclectic, upscale dining. No reservations, so prepare to go early
Barrel
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SESouthern food with a wide selection of whiskey
My personal favorite in DC. It is on the more expensive side, only takes parties of four, and you usually have to get there by 5 or 5:30 to get a spot in the first seating, but it is well worth it.
82 habitants recommandent
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestMy personal favorite in DC. It is on the more expensive side, only takes parties of four, and you usually have to get there by 5 or 5:30 to get a spot in the first seating, but it is well worth it.
If you find yourself in Chinatown, head to this amazing ramen place. There can be a wait depending on what time you go.
82 habitants recommandent
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestIf you find yourself in Chinatown, head to this amazing ramen place. There can be a wait depending on what time you go.
Similar to Chelsea Market in NYC, Union Market has unique stalls with amazing food, drink, and more
906 habitants recommandent
Union Market
1309 5th St NESimilar to Chelsea Market in NYC, Union Market has unique stalls with amazing food, drink, and more
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGeorgetown Cupcake is more well-known, but I think that any DC local would tell you that Baked & Wired is bigger and better! And great coffee to go with the cupcakes
141 habitants recommandent
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWGeorgetown Cupcake is more well-known, but I think that any DC local would tell you that Baked & Wired is bigger and better! And great coffee to go with the cupcakes
Drinks & Nightlife
Tune Inn
331 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. SELocal favorite
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWisdom
1432 Pennsylvania Ave. SESticky Rice
1224 H St NEThe Pug
1234 H St NEEssentials
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEFairly small organic market
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWHarris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SECVS
1418 P St NWBalance Gym Capitol Hill
214 D St SEGetting Around
Capitol South Station
355 First St SECapital Bikeshare - 3rd & D St SE
Union Station
24 hour parking for $24
Shopping
Good for walking around, shopping, sightseeing, view of the water, arts, culture, etc.
664 habitants recommandent
Georgetown
Good for walking around, shopping, sightseeing, view of the water, arts, culture, etc.
Arts & Culture
Musée Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestMusée national de l'histoire et de la culture afro-américaines
1400 Constitution Ave. NWMusée national de l'Amérindien
4th Street SouthwestMusée national de l'histoire américaine
1300 Constitution Ave. NWMusée national de l'air et de l'espace
600 Independence Ave SWNational Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestNewseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWLa Collection Phillips
1600 21st St NWEntertainment & Activities
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWBoating on the Potomac River
Paddle Boating in Tidal Basin in front of Thomas Jefferson Memorial
33 habitants recommandent
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SWPaddle Boating in Tidal Basin in front of Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWCapitols or Wizards games
Parc national
1500 S Capitol St SE