Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
The White House is a pleasant walk from the apartment.
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe White House is a pleasant walk from the apartment.
Union Station
DC's Amtrak hub. Also has shopping and dining options.
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastCongress in action...we hope. ;)
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWA must see.
Largest Catholic church in U.S. Simply gorgeous. Free tours are given.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastLargest Catholic church in U.S. Simply gorgeous. Free tours are given.
Washington National Cathedral
Beautiful architecture. Check for tours.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWA must-see along the tidal basin.
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First St NEWhere pivotal cases are decided.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWHonor those who served.
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWMemorial to the 16th President of the United States.
National Portrait Gallery
Some awesome portrait exhibits.
Food Scene
A very popular restaurant with many events and a decent happy hour.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA very popular restaurant with many events and a decent happy hour.
Mandu
453 K St NWTrendy Korean restaurant.
sweetgreen City Vista
1065 5th Street NorthwestFor a quick, healthy meal.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWEveryone's Mexican, fast-casual guilty pleasure.
Zengo
781 7th St NWLatin-Asian fusion. Very tasty! Great happy hour. Does get crowded.
Acadiana
Creole food. Sit outside, if possible.
Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar/ Hempburger Cafe & Juice Bar
Good, simple food.
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWCreative sandwiches.
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWA huge, gourmet Safeway grocery store within walking distance.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWA newly remodeled Giant grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Plenty of events and conferences. Just a short walk away from the apartment.
150 locals recommend
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NWPlenty of events and conferences. Just a short walk away from the apartment.
Concerts, sporting event, etc. An easy walk from the apartment.
305 locals recommend
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWConcerts, sporting event, etc. An easy walk from the apartment.
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWPlenty of concerts.
9:30
815 V St NWBig concert venue for indie artists.
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SETake the Green line directly there!
Drinks & Nightlife
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestGreat ramen. Nice space with outdoor seating.
Silo
919 5th St NWA new spot, with American fare.
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEBurgers, brew, etc.
Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street NorthwestA sherry and ham bar.
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWYes, a beer garden. Check out that awesome mural.
Everything Else
Metro station. Steps away from the apartment! Use for Green and Yellow line access.
88 locals recommend
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NWMetro station. Steps away from the apartment! Use for Green and Yellow line access.
Another close-by Metro station. Use for Red, Green and Yellow line access.
63 locals recommend
Gallery Pl-Chinatown Station
630 H St NWAnother close-by Metro station. Use for Red, Green and Yellow line access.
Memorial to the third President of the United States.
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWMemorial to the third President of the United States.
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWJust in case you need something. It's all there.
Entertainment & Activities
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFree zoo!
Arboretum
An outdoor oasis.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
301 14th St SWSee our money get printed. Schedule a tour.
National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NWThere's always a great exhibit.