Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
unique corner market with basic and upscale provisions, wine, beer, baked goods, prepared foods, and gifts - features local products - https://www.oddprovisions.com/
40 locals recommend
Odd Provisions
3301 11th St NWunique corner market with basic and upscale provisions, wine, beer, baked goods, prepared foods, and gifts - features local products - https://www.oddprovisions.com/
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWQ n Q Cleaners I
1352 Park Rd NWShopping
Target
3100 14th St NWThis Target also includes a grocery section.
SATURDAYS: 9AM-1PM APRIL -DECEMBER
WEDNESDAYS: 4-7PM MAY - OCTOBER
12 locals recommend
Columbia Heights Farmers Market
1400 Park Rd NWSATURDAYS: 9AM-1PM APRIL -DECEMBER
WEDNESDAYS: 4-7PM MAY - OCTOBER
Entertainment & Activities
Playground suitable for young kids!
https://foursquare.com/v/trolley-turnaround-park/4e7d15f9b8f7ca135d97579e
11 locals recommend
11 & Monroe Playground - Trolley Turnaround Park
1101 Monroe St NWPlayground suitable for young kids!
https://foursquare.com/v/trolley-turnaround-park/4e7d15f9b8f7ca135d97579e
Local art venue that features performances, kid's events, cultural programs, etc. Check their calendar- https://www.bloombars.com/
26 locals recommend
Bloombars
3222 11th St NWLocal art venue that features performances, kid's events, cultural programs, etc. Check their calendar- https://www.bloombars.com/
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWPlanet Word
925 13th Street NorthwestGetting Around
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWArts & Culture
Historic site - President Lincoln and Soldiers’ Home National Monument, sometimes shortened to President Lincoln's Cottage, is a national monument on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home, known today as the Armed Forces Retirement Home. They offer a couple of nice tour options. Off the beaten tourist path!
126 locals recommend
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWHistoric site - President Lincoln and Soldiers’ Home National Monument, sometimes shortened to President Lincoln's Cottage, is a national monument on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home, known today as the Armed Forces Retirement Home. They offer a couple of nice tour options. Off the beaten tourist path!
Parks & Nature
The Arboretum is often described as a hidden gem in Washington; we know that once you visit you’ll feel the same. The Arboretum is 446 acres of cultivated gardens, wild forest, and winding roadways less than two miles from the Capitol Building.
https://www.fona.org/plan-your-visit/
https://washington.org/visit-dc/guide-us-national-arboretum
https://www.usna.usda.gov/
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEThe Arboretum is often described as a hidden gem in Washington; we know that once you visit you’ll feel the same. The Arboretum is 446 acres of cultivated gardens, wild forest, and winding roadways less than two miles from the Capitol Building.
https://www.fona.org/plan-your-visit/
https://washington.org/visit-dc/guide-us-national-arboretum
https://www.usna.usda.gov/
Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs & an amphitheater.
https://washington.org/dc-guide-to/rock-creek-park
https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-to-do-rock-creek-park-washington-dc
https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWUrban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs & an amphitheater.
https://washington.org/dc-guide-to/rock-creek-park
https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-to-do-rock-creek-park-washington-dc
https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
Biking/running trails, picnic area, great views of cherry blossoms in the spring. Traffic is prohibited on weekends and some holidays. The point and the park are also popular with other residents of the DC metropolitan area, particularly during the summer. Terrain is flat, making it comparatively easy for persons with mobility impairments to navigate.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/hains-point-loop-trail.htm
68 locals recommend
Hains Point
Biking/running trails, picnic area, great views of cherry blossoms in the spring. Traffic is prohibited on weekends and some holidays. The point and the park are also popular with other residents of the DC metropolitan area, particularly during the summer. Terrain is flat, making it comparatively easy for persons with mobility impairments to navigate.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/hains-point-loop-trail.htm
Theodore Roosevelt Island is an 88.5-acre island and national memorial located in the Potomac River. https://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Theodore Roosevelt Island is an 88.5-acre island and national memorial located in the Potomac River. https://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm
Food scene
Queen’s English
3410 11th St NWMakan
3400 11th St NWEl Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NW
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWThe Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWRelaxed dive bar with bar food, late night dancing.
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWSonny’s Pizza
3120 Georgia Ave NWTabla
3227 Georgia Avenue NorthwestSt. Vincent Wine
3212 Georgia Ave NWThe Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWHook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NW