Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Best breakfast sandwiches in our neighbor, amazing homemade breads-try their apple bread- amazing! Stop in and get a free slice sample too!
25 locals recommend
Spring Mill Bread Co
701 8th St SEBest breakfast sandwiches in our neighbor, amazing homemade breads-try their apple bread- amazing! Stop in and get a free slice sample too!
If you love coffee- this place serves the strong and bold Italian Illy coffee- delicious!
7 locals recommend
Lot 38 espresso bar
1001 2nd St SEIf you love coffee- this place serves the strong and bold Italian Illy coffee- delicious!
Great new coffee house with amazing personalized care to your favorite brew!
60 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWGreat new coffee house with amazing personalized care to your favorite brew!
Local favorite coffee shop near Eastern Market. Famous for their drip style coffee and also delicious pastries
171 locals recommend
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SELocal favorite coffee shop near Eastern Market. Famous for their drip style coffee and also delicious pastries
This place offers unique spices you can purchase by the ounce and also delicious blend of flavors in their baked goods. Also delicious locally brewed coffee by Vigil Ante.
8 locals recommend
Souk
705 8th St SEThis place offers unique spices you can purchase by the ounce and also delicious blend of flavors in their baked goods. Also delicious locally brewed coffee by Vigil Ante.
Amazing combinations of flavors and menu constantly changing. Be sure to arrive as early as they open to not have as long of line to wait in (they do not take reservations but first come first serve).
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEAmazing combinations of flavors and menu constantly changing. Be sure to arrive as early as they open to not have as long of line to wait in (they do not take reservations but first come first serve).
Unique family style restaurant with delicious food and watch old movies on screen while you eat
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEUnique family style restaurant with delicious food and watch old movies on screen while you eat
Arts & Culture
This Gallery is beautiful, full size portraits of presidents is a must see and stays open later than most of the other museums
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
This Gallery is beautiful, full size portraits of presidents is a must see and stays open later than most of the other museums
Sightseeing
Easy way to see the Capitol with a guided tour. Can usually walk up to the same day, or can go online to schedule your timed group tour during seasons of high tourism
114 locals recommend
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastEasy way to see the Capitol with a guided tour. Can usually walk up to the same day, or can go online to schedule your timed group tour during seasons of high tourism
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEOne of the most beautiful buildings in Washington DC
Central locations for several of the Smithsonian Museums and views of the monuments. Try a segway tour to see all of the monuments- during the day or at night if weather permits!
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
Central locations for several of the Smithsonian Museums and views of the monuments. Try a segway tour to see all of the monuments- during the day or at night if weather permits!
Parks & Nature
Especially unique around Christmas- the train exhibit is a must see, the monuments constructed out of natural materials and beautiful Christmas tree
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWEspecially unique around Christmas- the train exhibit is a must see, the monuments constructed out of natural materials and beautiful Christmas tree
Essentials
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrNew and beautiful full sized grocery store with a Starbucks inside
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEOrganic products and grocery items
Getting Around
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEShort walk
Capitol South Station
355 First St SENavy Yard-Ballpark Station
122 M St SW