Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
I love the curry chicken salad at this neighborhood spot. I can always count on excellent customer service, good food and exciting conversations with both staff and neighbors. Definitely a go-to spot in Anacostia!
6 locals recommend
Art-drenaline Cafe
1231 Good Hope Rd SEI love the curry chicken salad at this neighborhood spot. I can always count on excellent customer service, good food and exciting conversations with both staff and neighbors. Definitely a go-to spot in Anacostia!
Turning Natural
1380 H St NEThe best juice bar this side of the Anacostia River!
Try a slice of the cheese pizza! It's a neighborhood favorite!
21 locals recommend
Mama's Pizza Kitchen
2028 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SETry a slice of the cheese pizza! It's a neighborhood favorite!
Getting Around
Anacostia Metro Station
1101 Howard Rd SEShopping
I can always find a unique item (including books, clothing, accessory) in this store. I love it!! Friendly customer service and conversations with the owner and staff are always insightful and thoughtful.
7 locals recommend
Nubian Hueman
1231 Good Hope Rd SEI can always find a unique item (including books, clothing, accessory) in this store. I love it!! Friendly customer service and conversations with the owner and staff are always insightful and thoughtful.
Arts & Culture
I have attended several performances there and LOVED each one of them. You will not be disappointed by the talented performers and storytelling masters at the Anacostia Playhouse!
12 locals recommend
Anacostia Playhouse
2020 Shannon Pl SEI have attended several performances there and LOVED each one of them. You will not be disappointed by the talented performers and storytelling masters at the Anacostia Playhouse!
Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Good Hope Rd SEParks & Nature
Perfect place to walk with humans or dogs, play soccer or tennis or stroll along the waterfront....
65 locals recommend
Anacostia Park
1500 Anacostia DrPerfect place to walk with humans or dogs, play soccer or tennis or stroll along the waterfront....
It is a perfect spot to roll and bounce on a weekend while enjoying a view of the Anacostia river. Great music too!
65 locals recommend
Anacostia Park
1500 Anacostia DrIt is a perfect spot to roll and bounce on a weekend while enjoying a view of the Anacostia river. Great music too!
Sightseeing
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEAnacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Pl SEThere is a combination of retail shops, bars, restaurants and even a HUGE ferris wheel to enjoy!!
596 locals recommend
National Harbor
165 Waterfront StThere is a combination of retail shops, bars, restaurants and even a HUGE ferris wheel to enjoy!!
One rule: Wear comfortable walking shoes! Get ready to traverse the area to visit museums, galleries and eat from food trucks. It is a short distance away from Anacostia!
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
One rule: Wear comfortable walking shoes! Get ready to traverse the area to visit museums, galleries and eat from food trucks. It is a short distance away from Anacostia!
Diamond Teague Park
100 Potomac Ave SEEntertainment & Activities
Depending on the season, paddle boats, canoes and fishing expeditions can be scheduled for tourists.
Anacostia Community Boathouse
1900 M St SEDepending on the season, paddle boats, canoes and fishing expeditions can be scheduled for tourists.
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEIf you are a Nats fan, this is the place for you!!