Dawn's Guidebook
Grocery Store
Grocery stores
This is a new grocery store (opened in 2020) with a deli, sushi, poke bar, fresh popcorn and a Starbucks
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWThis is a new grocery store (opened in 2020) with a deli, sushi, poke bar, fresh popcorn and a Starbucks
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEFood scene
It’s a short walk from our house (just 2 blocks south of Safeway) and has great outdoor seating and 5-6 different restaurants to choose from including our favorite pizza in DC - the Slice Joint. There is also sushi, burgers, tacos, and more! The coffee shop is open during the day and has a fun DC focused gift shop.
40 locals recommend
The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIt’s a short walk from our house (just 2 blocks south of Safeway) and has great outdoor seating and 5-6 different restaurants to choose from including our favorite pizza in DC - the Slice Joint. There is also sushi, burgers, tacos, and more! The coffee shop is open during the day and has a fun DC focused gift shop.
This is one of our favorite neighborhood stops. Delicious handmade pretzels, basil lemonade, nutella hot chocolate, coffee, breakfast sliders and more!
110 locals recommend
The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEThis is one of our favorite neighborhood stops. Delicious handmade pretzels, basil lemonade, nutella hot chocolate, coffee, breakfast sliders and more!
Aatish On the Hill
609 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOur favorite Indian delivery spot
District Doughnut
749 8th St SEOur favorite local spot for donuts and coffee
Barracks Row goes for several blocks starting on 8th Street SE and Pennsylvania Ave. There are dozens of restaurants with cuisine from as many countries. Delicious and convenient options!
133 locals recommend
Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SEBarracks Row goes for several blocks starting on 8th Street SE and Pennsylvania Ave. There are dozens of restaurants with cuisine from as many countries. Delicious and convenient options!
Sightseeing
Exit from the south side. To head toward museums/downtown from our house go in the direction of Franconia/Springfield/Dulles. To get back to our house from museums/downtown go in the direction of New Carrollton
74 locals recommend
Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SEExit from the south side. To head toward museums/downtown from our house go in the direction of Franconia/Springfield/Dulles. To get back to our house from museums/downtown go in the direction of New Carrollton
Lincoln Park Drive Northeast
Lincoln Park Drive NortheastThis Historic Market has a farmers market and flea market on Saturdays and Sundays, tons of restaurants and cafes and is an incredible place to shop, browse and eat.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEThis Historic Market has a farmers market and flea market on Saturdays and Sundays, tons of restaurants and cafes and is an incredible place to shop, browse and eat.
This is one of our favorite places in DC. Walk along the boardwalk, enjoy a swing with a view of the harbor, rent kayaks, go ice skating, roast marshmallows by an open fire or just sit by the bonfire at the end of the dock. There are dozens of restaurants and shops to enjoy too!
58 locals recommend
Wharf Street Southwest
Wharf Street SouthwestThis is one of our favorite places in DC. Walk along the boardwalk, enjoy a swing with a view of the harbor, rent kayaks, go ice skating, roast marshmallows by an open fire or just sit by the bonfire at the end of the dock. There are dozens of restaurants and shops to enjoy too!
Hardware store
Frager's Hardware
1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SENeighborhoods
H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastLong strip of unique local restaurants, bars and shops.
Get here by bike or scooter on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, by metro on the green line or by cab/car. Tons of restaurants and shops, ppen air theater with live music on Friday nights and a splash pool and waterfall for little people. Lots of picnic areas and open space. Close walk to the Nat’s stadium and DC United Audi field.
83 locals recommend
Navy Yard
Get here by bike or scooter on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, by metro on the green line or by cab/car. Tons of restaurants and shops, ppen air theater with live music on Friday nights and a splash pool and waterfall for little people. Lots of picnic areas and open space. Close walk to the Nat’s stadium and DC United Audi field.
Between Penn Ave SE and Independence Ave SE find the Historic Eastern Market. On weekends there is an open air flea market and artisanal fair. Every day of the year the market is open with the best breakfast in DC at the Market Lunch, plus fresh fish, homemade pasta, fresh pastries, beautiful fresh cut flowers and much more.
7th Street Southeast
7th Street SoutheastBetween Penn Ave SE and Independence Ave SE find the Historic Eastern Market. On weekends there is an open air flea market and artisanal fair. Every day of the year the market is open with the best breakfast in DC at the Market Lunch, plus fresh fish, homemade pasta, fresh pastries, beautiful fresh cut flowers and much more.
Parks and Recreation
Outdoor spots to enjoy
The Fields at RFK Campus
401 Oklahoma Ave NEAnacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailKingman Island
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Metro tips
Stand to the right walk to the left on the metro escalators! When doors open stand back and let people inside the train exit before trying to enter the train. Stay behind the bumpy panels on the metro platform or expect a loud honk from the train conductor.