Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Fun and trendy pan-Asian restaurant and clothing shop, 10 minute walk away.
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Maketto
1351 H St NEFun and trendy pan-Asian restaurant and clothing shop, 10 minute walk away.
Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NEBagel place -10 minute walk
Like a fancy food court, with outdoor space. Free movies in the summer. 5 minute drive with plenty of free parking, or 25 minute walk.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NELike a fancy food court, with outdoor space. Free movies in the summer. 5 minute drive with plenty of free parking, or 25 minute walk.
Charming French restaurant, with Parisian style sidewalk cafe. Parking is tough around there, so easier to Uber/Lyft.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWCharming French restaurant, with Parisian style sidewalk cafe. Parking is tough around there, so easier to Uber/Lyft.
Fun Belgian bar and restaurant, 10 minute walk away
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Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEFun Belgian bar and restaurant, 10 minute walk away
Daru
Trendy Indian food, but reserve in advance as its a very small place, 12 minute walk away
Delivery Indian food - they deliver themselves, so no extra fees from doordash or other 3rd party companies
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Aatish On the Hill
609 Pennsylvania Ave. SEDelivery Indian food - they deliver themselves, so no extra fees from doordash or other 3rd party companies
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Fast casual Mediterranean food. I love their falafel!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StGood for ready-made food.
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NE5 minute drive, free garage, or take the d4 bus.
5 minute walk away to a small neighborhood farmers market. Open sundays 9am- 1pm all year long.
Trinidad Farmers Market
5 minute walk away to a small neighborhood farmers market. Open sundays 9am- 1pm all year long.
Small farmer's market that operates Saturdays, 9am to 12:30pm, April- mid December. 10 minute walk.
FRESHFARM H Street NE Market
800 13th St NESmall farmer's market that operates Saturdays, 9am to 12:30pm, April- mid December. 10 minute walk.
Good for essentials. Has a free parking garage. Can also take the D8 there and back.
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Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEGood for essentials. Has a free parking garage. Can also take the D8 there and back.
Target
Closest place for household goods. 5 minute drive or take the d4 bus line.
Closest grocery store to the house. Its a no frills warehouse type place. But still preferable to the Safeway next door.
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Closest grocery store to the house. Its a no frills warehouse type place. But still preferable to the Safeway next door.
Kids
Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center
1299 Neal St NEFree splash pad in the summer for kids. 6-8 minute walk.
The closest playground to the house. Cross the alley behind the house to access.
Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress St NEThe closest playground to the house. Cross the alley behind the house to access.
Fun splash park in the summer with many nearby restaurant options. Metered street street parking. Capitol Riverfront (same area) has free concerts and outdoor movies in the summer. https://www.facebook.com/TheYardsDC/photos/a.170202019726262/2108777882535323/?type=3&theater
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The Yards Park
355 Water St SEFun splash park in the summer with many nearby restaurant options. Metered street street parking. Capitol Riverfront (same area) has free concerts and outdoor movies in the summer. https://www.facebook.com/TheYardsDC/photos/a.170202019726262/2108777882535323/?type=3&theater
Sightseeing
5 minute drive away, B2 bus or Capital Bikeshare. Free parking lots inside the park. Cherry Blossoms and magnolias in the spring. You can always escape the crowds here.
Our favorites: The bonsais and koi fish near the Welcome Center. And if you drive in much farther, our secret spot that took us years of visiting to discover is the Asian Collections/Camellia Collection/Dogwood Collections. Grab a free map at the visitor center.
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE5 minute drive away, B2 bus or Capital Bikeshare. Free parking lots inside the park. Cherry Blossoms and magnolias in the spring. You can always escape the crowds here.
Our favorites: The bonsais and koi fish near the Welcome Center. And if you drive in much farther, our secret spot that took us years of visiting to discover is the Asian Collections/Camellia Collection/Dogwood Collections. Grab a free map at the visitor center.
Our favorite museum. Always crowded, always worth it. You can't see it all in one day - our favorites are the mammals, the fossils, the bones, the insects (kids fav), the oceans. There is an upcharge for the butterfly gardens that is really nice too.
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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural del Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWOur favorite museum. Always crowded, always worth it. You can't see it all in one day - our favorites are the mammals, the fossils, the bones, the insects (kids fav), the oceans. There is an upcharge for the butterfly gardens that is really nice too.
You can see it all in an hour or so. Make sure to find the carnivorous plants, in the inside part on the back left.
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Jardín Botánico de los Estados Unidos
100 Maryland Ave SWYou can see it all in an hour or so. Make sure to find the carnivorous plants, in the inside part on the back left.
Can't miss monument, really lovely at night
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWCan't miss monument, really lovely at night
You just have to go see this one, but be prepared for crowds!
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Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWYou just have to go see this one, but be prepared for crowds!
I love this one because its smaller and less overwhelming than other museums. They have a great kids section too, and better food than most museums.
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Museo Nacional del Indio Americano
4th Street SouthwestI love this one because its smaller and less overwhelming than other museums. They have a great kids section too, and better food than most museums.
Its worth getting the free tickets for a tour here!
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United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastIts worth getting the free tickets for a tour here!
If you get home without pictures of the Washington Monument, no one will believe you were here! Get tickets to the top starting 30 days before your visit.
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Washington Monument
2 15th St NWIf you get home without pictures of the Washington Monument, no one will believe you were here! Get tickets to the top starting 30 days before your visit.
This one is deep cut! I would only go if you have a car. It's a quick drive, but hard to get to with public transport and since its small, you will only spend 30-60 minutes there, so not worth springing for an uber. And there isn't anything else of interest nearby. Best in Summer when the water lilies are out! Can be muddy too, so wear sturdy shoes.
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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastThis one is deep cut! I would only go if you have a car. It's a quick drive, but hard to get to with public transport and since its small, you will only spend 30-60 minutes there, so not worth springing for an uber. And there isn't anything else of interest nearby. Best in Summer when the water lilies are out! Can be muddy too, so wear sturdy shoes.