Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Jetties
1609 Foxhall Rd NWWe love this local sandwich shop!
The Tombs
1226 36th St NWA Georgetown University favorite!
Saxbys
3500 O St NWMy favorite local coffee shop!
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWPizza!
Cafe Milano
3251 Prospect St NWNew American
Leopold's Kafe Restaurant
3315 Canal St NWA popular Georgetown spot!
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWFamous Cupcakes!
BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd NWGreat seafood!
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce Stcoffee on campus!
1789
1226 36th St NWA Georgetown Classic at the top of the famous "Exorcist Stairs"
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestNear the waterfront and skating ring
Malmaison
3401 Water St NWHot new restaurant and night club
Where JFK proposed to Jackie. The modest booth is marked with a plaque and many proposals have occurred there since.
54 locals recommend
Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NWWhere JFK proposed to Jackie. The modest booth is marked with a plaque and many proposals have occurred there since.
Shopping
lululemon
2847 Clarendon BlvdYoga Clothes!!
Everything Else
Down Dog Power Yoga
1229 34th St NWMy go-to yoga studio
This is our favorite spot for renting kayaks and paddleboards!
75 locals recommend
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWThis is our favorite spot for renting kayaks and paddleboards!
Georgetown University
3700 O St NWMedical services in case of an emergency
Avoid traffic and enjoy the trail which takes you all the way to Bethesda and Silver Spring
28 locals recommend
Capital Crescent Trail
Capital Crescent TrailAvoid traffic and enjoy the trail which takes you all the way to Bethesda and Silver Spring
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
3513 N St NWWhere Julia's Parents (Georgetown Alumni) were married
Location of one of the scenes from the famous 1973 movie "The Exorcist".
31 locals recommend
The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NWLocation of one of the scenes from the famous 1973 movie "The Exorcist".
Essentials
Open 24 hours, nice wine cellar, pharmacy (not 24 hours), plenty of parking, close to Trader Joes so you can pick-up the stuff they don't carry, bakery, ATM, deli, Starbucks, Flowers and seasonal supplies.
856 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWOpen 24 hours, nice wine cellar, pharmacy (not 24 hours), plenty of parking, close to Trader Joes so you can pick-up the stuff they don't carry, bakery, ATM, deli, Starbucks, Flowers and seasonal supplies.
Wisemiller's Grocery & Deli
1236 36th St NWA Georgetown University classic
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StGreat groceries and wine
Drinks & Nightlife
Our absolute favorite wine bar with excellent French Country Cuisine
12 locals recommend
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 Wisconsin Ave NWOur absolute favorite wine bar with excellent French Country Cuisine
Arts & Culture
AMC Georgetown 14
3111 K St NWAll the latest releases
Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat Blues and Jazz Supper Club, ask Dizzy Gillespie
See Opera, Broadway Musicals, and more. And the best kept secret is that there are FREE performances from all over the globe at The Millennium Stage daily at 6PM.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWSee Opera, Broadway Musicals, and more. And the best kept secret is that there are FREE performances from all over the globe at The Millennium Stage daily at 6PM.
Folger Theatre
201 E Capitol St SEWe love attending Folger Shakespeare Theatre's plays and other musical events.
Entertainment & Activities
Big Wheel Bikes
6917 Arlington RdBicycle rental for the whole family
Great outdoor fountain for children or big kids to cool off in on a warm day. Lovely promenade along the river.
219 locals recommend
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWGreat outdoor fountain for children or big kids to cool off in on a warm day. Lovely promenade along the river.
National Theatre DC
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFrom Broadway Musicals to new plays. See their schedule.