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Bars
Sauf Haus Bier Hall
1216 18th St NWGerman beer garden with great rooftop bar
Awesome speakeasy on U Street corridor. Advance reservations recommended if planning to visit on a weekend night.
103 locals recommend
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWAwesome speakeasy on U Street corridor. Advance reservations recommended if planning to visit on a weekend night.
Casual bar with stand-up comedy shows Monday-Saturday from rising comics. Many of the shows are free. See here for details: https://www.undergroundcomedydc.com/pages/big-hunt.
29 locals recommend
The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave NWCasual bar with stand-up comedy shows Monday-Saturday from rising comics. Many of the shows are free. See here for details: https://www.undergroundcomedydc.com/pages/big-hunt.
Interesting Sites and Museums
National Mall
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWFree admission, a must-see if visiting D.C.
Super cool museum that showcases architecture, engineering, and design.
92 locals recommend
National Building Museum
401 F St NWSuper cool museum that showcases architecture, engineering, and design.
Probably D.C.'s most impressive memorial. A beautiful, yet somber tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
104 locals recommend
World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWProbably D.C.'s most impressive memorial. A beautiful, yet somber tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
National Mall
Very cool small park located just outside Ronald Reagan National Airport where you can watch the planes take off and land just over your heads. Great spot for sunset, especially if you bring some snacks or a couple drinks.
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayVery cool small park located just outside Ronald Reagan National Airport where you can watch the planes take off and land just over your heads. Great spot for sunset, especially if you bring some snacks or a couple drinks.
Interesting museum for with always changing displays of modern art. Free admission!
230 locals recommend
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestInteresting museum for with always changing displays of modern art. Free admission!
Restaurants
RPM Italian
650 K St NWModern Italian cuisine with an upscale vibe
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
1227 11th St NWAuthentic Mexican Restaurant with cheap prices
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWOne of the best places to grab a sandwich in the city
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWHands down the best place for Spanish tapas in DC
Pi Pizzeria
910 F Street NorthwestGreat spot for Chicago-style deep dish pizza
Outstanding spot for brunch, especially if you can snag a seat outside in the courtyard
47 locals recommend
Tabard Inn
1739 N St NWOutstanding spot for brunch, especially if you can snag a seat outside in the courtyard
Entertainment
Home of the World Champion Washington Nationals! Great ballpark to catch a game if they're in town.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEHome of the World Champion Washington Nationals! Great ballpark to catch a game if they're in town.
Casual bar with stand-up comedy shows Monday-Saturday from rising comics. Many of the shows are free. See here for details: https://www.undergroundcomedydc.com/pages/big-hunt.
29 locals recommend
The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave NWCasual bar with stand-up comedy shows Monday-Saturday from rising comics. Many of the shows are free. See here for details: https://www.undergroundcomedydc.com/pages/big-hunt.
A very popular spot for stand-up comedy. You generally need to buy tickets in advance.
39 locals recommend
DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWA very popular spot for stand-up comedy. You generally need to buy tickets in advance.
Impressive venue with a variety of fine arts shows.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWImpressive venue with a variety of fine arts shows.
Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NW