Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, good food. The omlette is the lightest I've found. Good anytime of day---brunch/lunch, afternoon cocktails on the patio or dinner.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWGreat atmosphere, good food. The omlette is the lightest I've found. Good anytime of day---brunch/lunch, afternoon cocktails on the patio or dinner.
Smaller, local restaurant. Great food--If you're a foodie, these smaller, local chefs offer better cuisine than many of the corporate restaurants on 14th St
24 locals recommend
Thally
1316 9th Street NorthwestSmaller, local restaurant. Great food--If you're a foodie, these smaller, local chefs offer better cuisine than many of the corporate restaurants on 14th St
A DC Institution that survived the riots---local pols stop by here as has President Obama
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWA DC Institution that survived the riots---local pols stop by here as has President Obama
The Fainting Goat
1330 U St NWGood food---also good for drinks.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWBest, high-end grocery store and great salad bar.
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWClosest grocery store
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWPharmacy
Entertainment & Activities
Reserved seating. Get tickets online and show up as previews start to roll.
104 locals recommend
Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street NorthwestReserved seating. Get tickets online and show up as previews start to roll.
Drinks & Nightlife
Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street NorthwestGay nightclub
Getting Around
Easiest way to get downtown and the airport. Green and yellow line
166 locals recommend
U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWEasiest way to get downtown and the airport. Green and yellow line
Sightseeing
The Zoo, like all the Smithsonian museums, is free.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe Zoo, like all the Smithsonian museums, is free.
The White House, Capitol, Smithsonian Museums & Monuments are all along this mile stretch.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
The White House, Capitol, Smithsonian Museums & Monuments are all along this mile stretch.
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park runs right through the middle of NW DC. It includes biking/walking trails and you feel in the middle of nature, while being in the middle of the city.
112 locals recommend
Rock Creek Trail
1730 Juniper St NWRock Creek Park runs right through the middle of NW DC. It includes biking/walking trails and you feel in the middle of nature, while being in the middle of the city.