Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Lincoln Cottage is a must see. There are tours available. A wonderful piece of history. There is also a small souvenir shop.
126 locals recommend
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWLincoln Cottage is a must see. There are tours available. A wonderful piece of history. There is also a small souvenir shop.
The Basilica is a must see and is especially beautiful to see at night when it is all lit up.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastThe Basilica is a must see and is especially beautiful to see at night when it is all lit up.
Western Ridge Trail
To take in nature i suggest a hike along the Western Ridge
Beautiful area to visit. Walk along the neighborhood street. Coble stones streets. Great area along the river. You can take the Yellow line and exit on King Street then walk toward the river. Also walk along the side streets as they are beautiful especially near the river. I suggest reading about it online. You won't regret it.
393 locals recommend
Old Town
Beautiful area to visit. Walk along the neighborhood street. Coble stones streets. Great area along the river. You can take the Yellow line and exit on King Street then walk toward the river. Also walk along the side streets as they are beautiful especially near the river. I suggest reading about it online. You won't regret it.
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWBeautiful waterfront park in Georgetown. MUST SEE.
The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged house in Washington. See this along with shopping and sightseeing in GeorgeTown. Closest metro is Foggy Bottom.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWThe Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged house in Washington. See this along with shopping and sightseeing in GeorgeTown. Closest metro is Foggy Bottom.
Food Scene
The Hitching Post is a neighborhood restaurant with some delicious soul food.
39 locals recommend
Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NWThe Hitching Post is a neighborhood restaurant with some delicious soul food.
213 Upshur St NW
213 Upshur Street NorthwestSmall Ethiopian corner grocery market is 1/2 block from the house.
One of the best new things in the neighborhood. Restaurant/bar is right around the corner from the house. Great burgers and beer high energy attracts young people.
54 locals recommend
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NWOne of the best new things in the neighborhood. Restaurant/bar is right around the corner from the house. Great burgers and beer high energy attracts young people.
Good Thai food restaurant conveniently located right across the street from the metro.
34 locals recommend
Sala Thai Restaurant
3716 Georgia Avenue NorthwestGood Thai food restaurant conveniently located right across the street from the metro.
Restaurant bar that is very popular and within walking distance from house. They also have a reading room.
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWRestaurant bar that is very popular and within walking distance from house. They also have a reading room.
This area between Columbia Road and Florida Ave is a super cool area for restaurants and bars. EXTREMELY POPULAR
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWThis area between Columbia Road and Florida Ave is a super cool area for restaurants and bars. EXTREMELY POPULAR
Slim's Diner
4201 Georgia Ave NWNice diner conveniently located near by.
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWExcellent quality organic market.
Safeway Pharmacy
3702 East-West HwyNewly renovated supermarket. Exceptionally nice.
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWA health conscious organic market.
Shopping
CVS Pharmacy for your personal needs. This is where you can also catch either the H8 or the 64 Metro Bus Lines to the house. If you take either bus you can stop get off at Varnum Street.
342 locals recommend
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWCVS Pharmacy for your personal needs. This is where you can also catch either the H8 or the 64 Metro Bus Lines to the house. If you take either bus you can stop get off at Varnum Street.
At the Columbia Heights Metro neighborhood you can find Target, Giant Grocery Store, IHOP, Five Guys, Chipolte, a CVS and other eateries. Both the Metro Train and the H8 bus stop at this location.
364 locals recommend
Target
3100 14th St NWAt the Columbia Heights Metro neighborhood you can find Target, Giant Grocery Store, IHOP, Five Guys, Chipolte, a CVS and other eateries. Both the Metro Train and the H8 bus stop at this location.
Getting Around
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWClosest transit station rail train.
Drinks & Nightlife
This area is very popular in the evenings with the young crowd. on U Street between 9th St and 14th Street. Also south on 14th Street EXTREMELY POPULAR AREA. A must for the young crowd.
61 locals recommend
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWThis area is very popular in the evenings with the young crowd. on U Street between 9th St and 14th Street. Also south on 14th Street EXTREMELY POPULAR AREA. A must for the young crowd.
Everything Else
George Town and along the C&O Canal is a must see. Take the metro to Foggy Bottom then walk. Check online for more info. You won't regret it.
16 locals recommend
C & O Canal National Historical Park
142 West Potomac StreetGeorge Town and along the C&O Canal is a must see. Take the metro to Foggy Bottom then walk. Check online for more info. You won't regret it.