Guidebook for Washington
Getting Around
Fort Totten station
550 Galloway St NE Probably not on fire today.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NENice beer selection!
Twins Jazz
1344 U St NWLive Jazz on U street!
Occasional live music, great selection of beer (especially in the winter)
41 locals recommend
3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWOccasional live music, great selection of beer (especially in the winter)
Decent beer for a decent price in easy walking distance!
23 locals recommend
Hellbender Brewing Company
5788 2nd St NEDecent beer for a decent price in easy walking distance!
Vaguely sports bar ish sort of feel, but with a great beer selection.
11 locals recommend
RFD Washington
810 7th Street NorthwestVaguely sports bar ish sort of feel, but with a great beer selection.
Divey basement bar with a very extensive bottle list. Lots of shows at random times.
7 locals recommend
DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern
1523 22nd St NWDivey basement bar with a very extensive bottle list. Lots of shows at random times.
Great brewpub with many in-house beer options, tasty food, and a really fun shop attached. Good variety of beer bottles to take home, too.
90 locals recommend
Franklins
5123 Baltimore AveGreat brewpub with many in-house beer options, tasty food, and a really fun shop attached. Good variety of beer bottles to take home, too.
Such good, local beer! The tap room is open during the week for tastings/pints/growler fills, plus tours on Saturdays.
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NESuch good, local beer! The tap room is open during the week for tastings/pints/growler fills, plus tours on Saturdays.
Local distribution brewery. They have tap room hours during the week when you can buy pints/tasters/growlers/cans, plus tours on Saturdays. Half price pints on Fridays! Try a biking tour of DC's breweries!
47 locals recommend
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastLocal distribution brewery. They have tap room hours during the week when you can buy pints/tasters/growlers/cans, plus tours on Saturdays. Half price pints on Fridays! Try a biking tour of DC's breweries!
Listed under brewery, but it's actually a distillery. They started out making fantastic aromatic gin, but are expanding their products. Tastings and tours take place on Saturdays. You can find their products in most local liquor stores and bars.
33 locals recommend
New Columbia Distillers/Green Hat Gin
1832 Fenwick St NEListed under brewery, but it's actually a distillery. They started out making fantastic aromatic gin, but are expanding their products. Tastings and tours take place on Saturdays. You can find their products in most local liquor stores and bars.
Parks & Nature
Check out the azalea collection during springtime!
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NECheck out the azalea collection during springtime!
Water lily and lotus collection! Free entrance! Geese to chase!
97 locals recommend
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastWater lily and lotus collection! Free entrance! Geese to chase!
Entrance to the Anacostia River Tributary Trail System about 1 mile from our house. This trail will lead you to over 40 miles of bike trails in Maryland, as well as the nearly completed (scheduled completion in the fall of 2017) Anacostia River boardwalk which goes all the way down to the Navy Yard in DC. There are many opportunities to see wildlife such as: deer, foxes, herons, osprey, beavers, egrets, fish, ducks, geese and bald eagles!
16th Avenue
16th AvenueEntrance to the Anacostia River Tributary Trail System about 1 mile from our house. This trail will lead you to over 40 miles of bike trails in Maryland, as well as the nearly completed (scheduled completion in the fall of 2017) Anacostia River boardwalk which goes all the way down to the Navy Yard in DC. There are many opportunities to see wildlife such as: deer, foxes, herons, osprey, beavers, egrets, fish, ducks, geese and bald eagles!
Part of the Anacostia Tributary System. There are many entrances, and some sections are closed to motorists on weekends. One entrance is located at the Northwest Branch near our house. Great for a day long bike ride.
16 locals recommend
Sligo Creek Trail
Sligo Creek TrailPart of the Anacostia Tributary System. There are many entrances, and some sections are closed to motorists on weekends. One entrance is located at the Northwest Branch near our house. Great for a day long bike ride.
Wonderful hiking in the city that makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. The park is currently undergoing major maintenance construction. Check the internet for which sections are closed to vehicles.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWWonderful hiking in the city that makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. The park is currently undergoing major maintenance construction. Check the internet for which sections are closed to vehicles.
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW Grocery store and pharmacy
Wegmans
9001 McHugh DrClosest good grocery store. Yeah, it's far away.
It's a Walmart. They have the usual stuff plus groceries and pharmacy.
200 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWIt's a Walmart. They have the usual stuff plus groceries and pharmacy.
Providence Health System
1150 Varnum St NEThe closest hospital.
You never know what may happen while you're on vacation. This walk-in clinic is close, and can be reached by metro (green line to Prince George's Plaza) or car. We've had good experiences with them.
MedStar Health Urgent Care in Hyattsville
6401 America BlvdYou never know what may happen while you're on vacation. This walk-in clinic is close, and can be reached by metro (green line to Prince George's Plaza) or car. We've had good experiences with them.
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWClosest CVS pharmacy.
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWClosest Trader Joe's. Take green line to the U St stop.
The easiest Whole Foods to get to from our place. They do not sell alcohol at this store.
138 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrThe easiest Whole Foods to get to from our place. They do not sell alcohol at this store.
Did you drive to DC? Get a flat? This is the place to go! This is the place the president's fleet goes when they need tire work. They don't try to dupe ya. We've always had fast, good service.
Action Al's Tire Co.
2515 Bladensburg Rd NEDid you drive to DC? Get a flat? This is the place to go! This is the place the president's fleet goes when they need tire work. They don't try to dupe ya. We've always had fast, good service.
Food Scene
Union Market
1309 5th St NEArepas, gelato, and more!
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWBrunch! Also a good choice for vegetarian folks.
Best Ethiopian food in the area. At least, if you ask me...
13 locals recommend
Addis Ababa Restaurant
8233 Fenton StBest Ethiopian food in the area. At least, if you ask me...
One of the oldest and best farmers markets in the area! Open year round on Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm.
46 locals recommend
Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveOne of the oldest and best farmers markets in the area! Open year round on Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm.
Steel Plate
3523 12th St NEGreat bar and food! Try their doro-wat wings!
Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdBest pho in the area! Large servings for about $7. CASH ONLY.
Ten Ren's Tea Time
7418 Baltimore AveReally good boba (bubble) tea.
Really good Mexican street food. If you're feeling adventurous try the tripa (pig guts) and nopal (cactus) tacos. We love spicy food, but go light on the salsa.
6 locals recommend
Taqueria La Placita
5020 Edmonston RdReally good Mexican street food. If you're feeling adventurous try the tripa (pig guts) and nopal (cactus) tacos. We love spicy food, but go light on the salsa.
Tara Thai
5501 Baltimore AveTasty Thai food that also delivers to our house.
Excellent German food with German beers on tap. Lovely patio. Go during Oktoberfest for their weekly pig roast.
39 locals recommend
Cafe Berlin
322 Massachusetts Ave NEExcellent German food with German beers on tap. Lovely patio. Go during Oktoberfest for their weekly pig roast.
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEGreat beer selection and mussels.
Arts & Culture
This is Frederick Douglass's house located in southeast DC. The property is beautiful and tours are free. We recommend calling ahead to make sure there is room on the tour you want. Frederick Douglass had a significant impact on this country. Everyone should visit this property; however because it is located off of the Mall, many people miss out.
From the National Park website: "Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. Today, people everywhere still find inspiration in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity. Douglass's legacy is preserved here at Cedar Hill, where he lived his last 17 years."
67 locals recommend
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEThis is Frederick Douglass's house located in southeast DC. The property is beautiful and tours are free. We recommend calling ahead to make sure there is room on the tour you want. Frederick Douglass had a significant impact on this country. Everyone should visit this property; however because it is located off of the Mall, many people miss out.
From the National Park website: "Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. Today, people everywhere still find inspiration in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity. Douglass's legacy is preserved here at Cedar Hill, where he lived his last 17 years."
Sightseeing
President Lincoln's summer home. Tickets are $15 per adult, but they often have special events to reduce the price.
126 locals recommend
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWPresident Lincoln's summer home. Tickets are $15 per adult, but they often have special events to reduce the price.
Part of the Fort Circle defenses around Washington, DC, during the Civil War. The fort is made of built up dirt walls. The National Park Service planted many trees and other vegetation to preserve the hill. There are some nice little trails in the park. Wear closed toed shoes and pants when you go because of insects.
Fort Totten
Part of the Fort Circle defenses around Washington, DC, during the Civil War. The fort is made of built up dirt walls. The National Park Service planted many trees and other vegetation to preserve the hill. There are some nice little trails in the park. Wear closed toed shoes and pants when you go because of insects.
Very interesting if you're looking for an off-beat, free museum. This museum is most easily accessible by car. It contains one of the largest collection of human remains, most of them from the Civil War. One of the most famous pieces on display is the bullet which killed President Abraham Lincoln. Also check out the National Park Seminary across the street when you go.
11 locals recommend
National Museum of Health & Medicine
2500 Linden LnVery interesting if you're looking for an off-beat, free museum. This museum is most easily accessible by car. It contains one of the largest collection of human remains, most of them from the Civil War. One of the most famous pieces on display is the bullet which killed President Abraham Lincoln. Also check out the National Park Seminary across the street when you go.
You gotta look this one up. It's a neighborhood of very unique homes and apartments. When I say unique I mean there are castles, Japanese style buildings, Spanish missions. All in a beautiful wooded setting. Excellent for photography.
National Park Seminary
2755 Cassedy StYou gotta look this one up. It's a neighborhood of very unique homes and apartments. When I say unique I mean there are castles, Japanese style buildings, Spanish missions. All in a beautiful wooded setting. Excellent for photography.