Guidebook for Washington
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWUnited States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEOur neighborhood park was built in the Civil War era for the defense of Washington. Great views!
Fort Lincoln Park
3201 Fort Lincoln Dr NEOur neighborhood park was built in the Civil War era for the defense of Washington. Great views!
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastAquatic gardens
Located right next to Reagan Airport, this park gives you the opportunity to sit only 400 feet from the runway as planes take off and land right over your head. Fabulous views at night and another great running/walking park
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayLocated right next to Reagan Airport, this park gives you the opportunity to sit only 400 feet from the runway as planes take off and land right over your head. Fabulous views at night and another great running/walking park
Beautiful waterfront space, complete with an 11" inch canal for kids to swim and play in
145 locals recommend
The Yards Park
355 Water St SEBeautiful waterfront space, complete with an 11" inch canal for kids to swim and play in
Sightseeing
700 Delaware Ave SW
700 Delaware Avenue SouthwestBeautiful technicolor church! Not something you see everyday
National Mall
Monuments, museums, and more!
The largest Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. and one of the 10 largest churches in the world
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastThe largest Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. and one of the 10 largest churches in the world
Food Scene
Gateway
Delicious, authentic Chinese spot
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWLandmark DC restaurant
Union Market
1309 5th St NE40+ local vendors - amazing food
Marketplace since 1873 with a huge variety of produce, food, and crafts
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEMarketplace since 1873 with a huge variety of produce, food, and crafts
Tavern with American food and drinks, as well as an outdoor beer garden
39 locals recommend
Smith Public Trust
3514 12th St NETavern with American food and drinks, as well as an outdoor beer garden
Steel Plate
3523 12th St NE Shrimp burgers, duck tacos, and tons more delicious comfort food
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NE25+ beers on tap and an extensive food menu
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEYou can never have too many bagels from this place!
Entertainment & Activities
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEGo Nats! Not bad prices...
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWLet's go Caps!
Watch the Washington Capitals practice - for free! When the Caps aren't on the ice, guests are welcome to skate around
9 locals recommend
MedStar Capitals Iceplex
627 N Glebe RdWatch the Washington Capitals practice - for free! When the Caps aren't on the ice, guests are welcome to skate around
Tidal Basin
20245 National DrRent a paddleboat, kayak, or paddleboard around the monuments
Rent a bike and check out this 8 mile trail that links Union Station in DC with downtown Silver Spring, MD
211 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
Rent a bike and check out this 8 mile trail that links Union Station in DC with downtown Silver Spring, MD
Arts & Culture
Way less crowded than the Air & Space Museum, just as beautiful!
21 locals recommend
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott DrWay less crowded than the Air & Space Museum, just as beautiful!
Every Friday from May-September, the Sculpture Garden hosts a free jazz fest surrounded by food trucks and homemade sangria
44 locals recommend
Pavilion Café
Constitution Avenue NorthwestEvery Friday from May-September, the Sculpture Garden hosts a free jazz fest surrounded by food trucks and homemade sangria
Monroe Street Market
625 Monroe St NELocal potters, crafters, and painters
Dance Place
3225 8th St NEDance troupes and musical acts hosted throughout the year
Historical landmark that puts on productions, hosts visiting acts, and opens its doors to a wide variety of dance classes open to the public
111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEHistorical landmark that puts on productions, hosts visiting acts, and opens its doors to a wide variety of dance classes open to the public
Everything Else
Way less crowded than the Air & Space Museum, just as beautiful!
21 locals recommend
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott DrWay less crowded than the Air & Space Museum, just as beautiful!
Drinks & Nightlife
New Columbia Distillers/Green Hat Gin
1832 Fenwick St NEOne of two distilleries in DC
Vendetta Bocce Bar & Tavern
1212 H St NEGlow-in-the-dark bocce on Friday and Saturday nights
You might think it's weird, but it's a fun bar combined with a 'problem-solving adventure'
6 locals recommend
The Escape Lounge on H Street
1322 H St NEYou might think it's weird, but it's a fun bar combined with a 'problem-solving adventure'
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NECocktail and dumpling bar
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastOne of DC's 6 breweries - very family friendly!
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastRooftop bar with a mini-golf course