Guidebook for Takoma Park
Food Scene
Superb Latin-fusion, cheap prices for the quality. Walking distance from the house.
14 habitants recommandent
Samantha's Restaurant
631 University Blvd ESuperb Latin-fusion, cheap prices for the quality. Walking distance from the house.
Great food. Vegan or carnivore. American or Korean. Family-friendly. Small eatery that's been in Takoma Park forever. YOu'll see everyone in town there sooner or later.
90 habitants recommandent
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveGreat food. Vegan or carnivore. American or Korean. Family-friendly. Small eatery that's been in Takoma Park forever. YOu'll see everyone in town there sooner or later.
Casual, delicious dining. Italian-themed menu. Great happy hour.
94 habitants recommandent
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveCasual, delicious dining. Italian-themed menu. Great happy hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Came to Takoma Park as a "high end" eatery - but because it's in Takoma Park, it's casual dining. Full restaurant. Big bar. Good hors d'oeuvres. Local music several nights a week. Outdoor seating available.
143 habitants recommandent
Republic
6939 Laurel AveCame to Takoma Park as a "high end" eatery - but because it's in Takoma Park, it's casual dining. Full restaurant. Big bar. Good hors d'oeuvres. Local music several nights a week. Outdoor seating available.
Full restaurant. Vegan or carnivore. Tends toward Middle-Eastern. One of 5 in the DMV. Hang out scene for the "socially conscious" - which is to say political progressives. Has a bookstore. Family friendly.
569 habitants recommandent
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWFull restaurant. Vegan or carnivore. Tends toward Middle-Eastern. One of 5 in the DMV. Hang out scene for the "socially conscious" - which is to say political progressives. Has a bookstore. Family friendly.
African-American, but friendly to all. Live jazz by mostly local luminaries - occasional big shots will drop by (also go-go, hip-hop on other nights, so CHECK THE CALENDAR)
15 habitants recommandent
Takoma Station
Takoma StationAfrican-American, but friendly to all. Live jazz by mostly local luminaries - occasional big shots will drop by (also go-go, hip-hop on other nights, so CHECK THE CALENDAR)
Everything nightlife. Once known as "Harlem South" this is D.C. historically Black neighborhood. Lots of history and culture in this neighborhood. Nightlife tends towards the youthful, but everyone can find something to do there.
92 habitants recommandent
U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestEverything nightlife. Once known as "Harlem South" this is D.C. historically Black neighborhood. Lots of history and culture in this neighborhood. Nightlife tends towards the youthful, but everyone can find something to do there.
Parks & Nature
Outdoors. Beauty. Moonlight tours in summer. Native plants.
350 habitants recommandent
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEOutdoors. Beauty. Moonlight tours in summer. Native plants.
Runs the length of the city. Once used to separate black and white neighborhoods, it is today just a beautiful commute.
584 habitants recommandent
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWRuns the length of the city. Once used to separate black and white neighborhoods, it is today just a beautiful commute.
Essentials
Giant Food
8750 Arliss StThe local health food store/grocery/co-op. All can shop. Anyone can join.
72 habitants recommandent
Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveThe local health food store/grocery/co-op. All can shop. Anyone can join.
Arts & Culture
You could spend 2 weeks just going to all the Smithsonian museums. They are wonderful - and your tax dollars pay for them so they are FREE! Open till 5 p.m. (DON'T FORGET the newest, Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History & Culture - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!)
28 habitants recommandent
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave SWYou could spend 2 weeks just going to all the Smithsonian museums. They are wonderful - and your tax dollars pay for them so they are FREE! Open till 5 p.m. (DON'T FORGET the newest, Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History & Culture - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!)
The great man's original home in Washington. The Museum of African Art had its first home in this house. Worth a visit with the kids - and not just during Black History Month!
67 habitants recommandent
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEThe great man's original home in Washington. The Museum of African Art had its first home in this house. Worth a visit with the kids - and not just during Black History Month!
AMAZING! WONDROUS! Both children and adults will be charmed by this local wonder. Close to Inner Harbor, lots of dining options nearby too. Worth the 45-minute drive to Baltimore. There is a fee for this museum.
186 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art Visionnaire Américain
800 Key HwyAMAZING! WONDROUS! Both children and adults will be charmed by this local wonder. Close to Inner Harbor, lots of dining options nearby too. Worth the 45-minute drive to Baltimore. There is a fee for this museum.