Daniel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing zoo and free to visit! Say hi to the pandas for sure.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWAmazing zoo and free to visit! Say hi to the pandas for sure.
A trip to DC isn’t complete without a tour of the Mall. Highly recommended to go at night.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
A trip to DC isn’t complete without a tour of the Mall. Highly recommended to go at night.
The original modern art museum, tucked away in a quiet part of Dupont Circle.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWThe original modern art museum, tucked away in a quiet part of Dupont Circle.
Logan Circle & P St
P Street NorthwestA lovey park for a picnic or to read a book.
Great views, beautiful large trees, a drum circle on Sunday nights, towering waterfall and full of life.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat views, beautiful large trees, a drum circle on Sunday nights, towering waterfall and full of life.
National Portrait Gallery
Amazing museum with beautiful covered courtyard.
Food scene
Great dining scene, lots of bars, live music venues, vintage shopping, eclectic and diverse options at all hours of day and night.
287 locals recommend
Adams Morgan
Great dining scene, lots of bars, live music venues, vintage shopping, eclectic and diverse options at all hours of day and night.
Voted the best burger in DC every year. Also has a nice bar scene and bottomless brunch.
72 locals recommend
Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NWVoted the best burger in DC every year. Also has a nice bar scene and bottomless brunch.
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastHuge supermarket and grocery store, just two blocks away.
Tryst
2459 18th St NWRelaxed coffee shop with comfortable seating and pastries.
Fresh, delicious Ethiopian cuisine and fun cocktails. Michelin Bib Gormand.
Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant
2429 Georgia Ave NWFresh, delicious Ethiopian cuisine and fun cocktails. Michelin Bib Gormand.
Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWAfghan cuisine that is unique and delicious. Definitely worth a visit.
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Rd NWGreat for sushi and the rooftop is extra lovely.
City advice
Getting around
Use a Metrocard for easy access to Metro subway and bus.
Capital BIKESHARE is also convenient with many stations nearby.
Customs and culture
Stand on the right in Metro escalators.
On the long escalators, please stand on the right so others can walk on the left.