Greg’s Southeast DC Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Navy Yard is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city and is a short 5 minute Uber/Lyft or 20 minute walk away! Enjoy amazing restaurants, waterfront boardwalk, the Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium, DC United Soccer Stadium and more!
83 locals recommend
Navy Yard
Navy Yard is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city and is a short 5 minute Uber/Lyft or 20 minute walk away! Enjoy amazing restaurants, waterfront boardwalk, the Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium, DC United Soccer Stadium and more!
A short 10 minute drive away, this amazing area includes a huge waterfront ferris wheel, restaurants, a large outlet shopping center, the MGM Casino and festivals year round!
596 locals recommend
National Harbor
165 Waterfront StA short 10 minute drive away, this amazing area includes a huge waterfront ferris wheel, restaurants, a large outlet shopping center, the MGM Casino and festivals year round!
Home to the historic house of Frederick Douglass, my neighborhood is primarily residential but full of history. Enjoy the walking tour that shares the history of the neighborhood along W and MLK Streets in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is oriented around Frederick Douglass home that sits elevated above other homes right in the middle of the neighborhood.
14 locals recommend
Anacostia
Home to the historic house of Frederick Douglass, my neighborhood is primarily residential but full of history. Enjoy the walking tour that shares the history of the neighborhood along W and MLK Streets in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is oriented around Frederick Douglass home that sits elevated above other homes right in the middle of the neighborhood.
Food scene
This is a great restaurant and a DC staple, less than a mile from the house! I'm a big fan of their quesadillas and I'd recommend you order the "DC Tap Water" if you are looking for a unique cocktail to try!
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWThis is a great restaurant and a DC staple, less than a mile from the house! I'm a big fan of their quesadillas and I'd recommend you order the "DC Tap Water" if you are looking for a unique cocktail to try!
A must visit, checkout the District Winery to enjoy delicious food, local wines, all with a waterfront view in the beautiful Navy Yard area. This is a short 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from my home that you'll love!
37 locals recommend
District Winery
385 Water St SEA must visit, checkout the District Winery to enjoy delicious food, local wines, all with a waterfront view in the beautiful Navy Yard area. This is a short 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from my home that you'll love!
Interested in southern food, checkout this delicious option in the Navy Yard area. I'm a huge fan of their dry rubbed wings, but every dish here is special. This is also a great brunch option, as they have a great deal on bottomless mimosas!
19 locals recommend
Due South
301 Water St SEInterested in southern food, checkout this delicious option in the Navy Yard area. I'm a huge fan of their dry rubbed wings, but every dish here is special. This is also a great brunch option, as they have a great deal on bottomless mimosas!
If you love margaritas, brunch or just a good meal close to the house...Aqua 301 is a good choice! Especially on weekends, its a great place to grab a bite and be in the mix of the hottest part of the Navy Yard neighborhood.
28 locals recommend
Agua 301 Restaurant
301 Water St SEIf you love margaritas, brunch or just a good meal close to the house...Aqua 301 is a good choice! Especially on weekends, its a great place to grab a bite and be in the mix of the hottest part of the Navy Yard neighborhood.
One of my favorite bars in the city, checkout Mission for great drinks (especially during the day), a large crowd and plenty of seating at this two level bar. This is also a good spot to checkout any of your favorite sports games!
11 locals recommend
Mission - Navy Yard
1221 Van St SEOne of my favorite bars in the city, checkout Mission for great drinks (especially during the day), a large crowd and plenty of seating at this two level bar. This is also a good spot to checkout any of your favorite sports games!
Sightseeing
The Anacostia Arts Center is a local favorite in our neighborhood. The Center features the largest Black owned bookstore in DC, Mahogany Books, which is a must visit. They also have one of the cities most popular vegan soulfood restaurants inside. There's also multiple stores inside including a high scale thrift store and Nubian Hueman that features Black owned brands from across the country. The Arts Center features a rotating gallery of local artists and art for sale, as well as many special events throughout the year.
29 locals recommend
Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Good Hope Rd SEThe Anacostia Arts Center is a local favorite in our neighborhood. The Center features the largest Black owned bookstore in DC, Mahogany Books, which is a must visit. They also have one of the cities most popular vegan soulfood restaurants inside. There's also multiple stores inside including a high scale thrift store and Nubian Hueman that features Black owned brands from across the country. The Arts Center features a rotating gallery of local artists and art for sale, as well as many special events throughout the year.
Enjoy the outdoors? This is the largest park on the east coast (bigger than Central Park in NYC!) and along the beautiful Anacostia river. Checkout this park that has multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, football fields, soccer fields, miles of picnic space, bike trails and even an outdoor skate park!
65 locals recommend
Anacostia Park
1500 Anacostia DrEnjoy the outdoors? This is the largest park on the east coast (bigger than Central Park in NYC!) and along the beautiful Anacostia river. Checkout this park that has multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, football fields, soccer fields, miles of picnic space, bike trails and even an outdoor skate park!
Looking for a fun fitness class that will challenge you, while having a blast? Checkout BOOMBOX Boxing Club Fitness Studio! They have a ton of deals for first timers and welcome ALL levels of skill. This fun fitness experience merges the best of uptempo music with a full body workout in a large class environment!
BOOMBOX Boxing Club
1221 Van St SELooking for a fun fitness class that will challenge you, while having a blast? Checkout BOOMBOX Boxing Club Fitness Studio! They have a ton of deals for first timers and welcome ALL levels of skill. This fun fitness experience merges the best of uptempo music with a full body workout in a large class environment!
Only ten minutes away! Checkout these amazing outlets that have everything... Nike, J. Crew, GAP, Adidas, Tumi, Crocs and so much more! A really short drive and a hidden gem when staying on the southern side of DC.
219 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill RdOnly ten minutes away! Checkout these amazing outlets that have everything... Nike, J. Crew, GAP, Adidas, Tumi, Crocs and so much more! A really short drive and a hidden gem when staying on the southern side of DC.
As an avid golfer, I'm a big fan of this historic golf course. It's one of the oldest historically Black courses in the country and is right in the center of D.C. While it may not be the most beautiful course in the region, it's very convenient if you want to get a quick 9 holes in before an adventure in DC.
25 locals recommend
Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
2600 Benning Rd NEAs an avid golfer, I'm a big fan of this historic golf course. It's one of the oldest historically Black courses in the country and is right in the center of D.C. While it may not be the most beautiful course in the region, it's very convenient if you want to get a quick 9 holes in before an adventure in DC.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber/Lyft are the fastest and cheapest way to get around
So D.C. is amazing, but parking in the District is either really expensive or really hard to find. Parking garages literally charge over $10 after the first hour, so in most cases taking a Uber/Lyft is comparable in price without the hassle of looking for parking. Also, D.C. is NOTORIOUS for expensive parking tickets, so you never want to park illegally or forget the pay the meter when parking.
If you're up for it, a fun alternative is using the scooters for rent. It's a much cheaper and often faster way to move, but I'd only recommend if you feel confident driving an electric scooter.
Ways to save
Take advantage of the free museums!
There are literally hundreds of museums and historical sites in D.C., I'd recommend exhausting them before paying for a museum or historical experience.