Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Extremely popular but somewhat pricey French brasserie--be sure to make reservations well in advance or try to get a seat at the bar.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWExtremely popular but somewhat pricey French brasserie--be sure to make reservations well in advance or try to get a seat at the bar.
Authentic Szechuan cuisine in a simple setting--Yup, even though we eat Szechuan-style food two or three times a week, we regularly visit our good friends, the owner and chef of the Great Wall, when we want to go out.
30 locals recommend
Great Wall Szechuan House
1527 14th St NWAuthentic Szechuan cuisine in a simple setting--Yup, even though we eat Szechuan-style food two or three times a week, we regularly visit our good friends, the owner and chef of the Great Wall, when we want to go out.
Shopping
Good food shopping at reasonable prices. Go during the weekdays during the day to avoid long lines! Get that perfect Brie at Joe's or one of the other many specialty shops lining 14th.
342 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWGood food shopping at reasonable prices. Go during the weekdays during the day to avoid long lines! Get that perfect Brie at Joe's or one of the other many specialty shops lining 14th.
Essentials
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdAlso a good place to shop for essentials close to home.
Forgot your prescriptions. Need that little thing you forgot to pack. CVS is a good choice.
347 locals recommend
CVS
645 H St NEForgot your prescriptions. Need that little thing you forgot to pack. CVS is a good choice.
Getting Around
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWA quick walk down beautiful New Hampshire Ave.
Stop by Trader Joe's between U and T on your way....
166 locals recommend
U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWStop by Trader Joe's between U and T on your way....
Parks & Nature
A beautiful and quiet park in the grand old style, when you just want to promenade.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestA beautiful and quiet park in the grand old style, when you just want to promenade.
The best zoo in the world is free! We like to walk up 19th St. but there are some hills.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe best zoo in the world is free! We like to walk up 19th St. but there are some hills.
Sightseeing
Stop by and visit the Obamas while they're still in town :)
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWStop by and visit the Obamas while they're still in town :)
National Mall
Museums galore, and they won't cost you a dime :)
United States Capitol
First Street Southeast