Lauren’s guidebook
DC Recommendations
Welcome to our nation's capital! We are happy to host you in our home. Below are a few general recommendations of local places to eat and top sights to see in the city. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like more suggestions or have any other questions!
Happy exploring,
Lauren & Jed
Bloomingdale's best-known and arguably most-delicious restaurant. Go early to snag a table or try and make a recommendation ahead of time.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWBloomingdale's best-known and arguably most-delicious restaurant. Go early to snag a table or try and make a recommendation ahead of time.
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWOur favorite local pizza joint
This is a quick Uber/Lyft ride away or a longer walk, but is a more affordable supermarket with a much wider selection. While you're in the neighborhood, make sure to check out the growing number of restaurants around it, including the always-delicious Dolcezza gelato shop.
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Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWThis is a quick Uber/Lyft ride away or a longer walk, but is a more affordable supermarket with a much wider selection. While you're in the neighborhood, make sure to check out the growing number of restaurants around it, including the always-delicious Dolcezza gelato shop.
One of our favorite museums for out of towners and locals alike. Favorite eateries in the neighborhood include Rosa Mexicana, Oyamel, Jaleo, and Zaytinya.
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National Portrait Gallery
One of our favorite museums for out of towners and locals alike. Favorite eateries in the neighborhood include Rosa Mexicana, Oyamel, Jaleo, and Zaytinya.
Perennial favorite for visitors and great for kids too!
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Museo Nacional de Historia Americana
1300 Constitution Ave. NWPerennial favorite for visitors and great for kids too!
Another fan favorite for adults and kiddos alike
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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural del Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWAnother fan favorite for adults and kiddos alike
Another lesser-known fan favorite in our house, with rugged trails, picturesque monuments, and the site of our engagement in 2012.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Another lesser-known fan favorite in our house, with rugged trails, picturesque monuments, and the site of our engagement in 2012.