Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Indigo
243 K St NEOne of our favorite neighborhood spots for Indian food.
Union Market
1309 5th St NESEOULSPICE
145 N Street NortheastDelicious Korean fast-food.
German eatery with an elegant dining room on the ground floor of 3 joined townhouses & a patio.
39 locals recommend
Cafe Berlin
322 Massachusetts Ave NEGerman eatery with an elegant dining room on the ground floor of 3 joined townhouses & a patio.
Antique decor & curtained booths plus French bistro fare make this townhouse a romantic destination.
36 locals recommend
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NEAntique decor & curtained booths plus French bistro fare make this townhouse a romantic destination.
Tex-Mex cantina with patio seats offering fajitas, nachos & margaritas close to Union Station.
10 locals recommend
La Loma Mexican Restaurant
316 Massachusetts Ave NETex-Mex cantina with patio seats offering fajitas, nachos & margaritas close to Union Station.
Eastern Market
225 7th St SECreative wood-fired Italian eats in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWCreative wood-fired Italian eats in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
H Street NE is lined with unique restaurants and bars. Some of our favorites include Maketto, Biergarten Haus, and H Street Country Club.
133 locals recommend
H Street Corridor
H Street NE is lined with unique restaurants and bars. Some of our favorites include Maketto, Biergarten Haus, and H Street Country Club.
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestCommercial strip along 8th Street, SE in the Eastern Market neighborhood. Plenty of great restaurants and bars can be found here.
133 locals recommend
Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SECommercial strip along 8th Street, SE in the Eastern Market neighborhood. Plenty of great restaurants and bars can be found here.
Getting Around
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Metropolitan Branch TrailNoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NEParks & Nature
National Mall
Tidal Basin
20245 National DrEntertainment & Activities
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEShakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NWCapital One Arena
601 F St NWArts & Culture
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastWorld-renowned collection of Shakespeare-related materials & a theater for performances & events.
64 locals recommend
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SEWorld-renowned collection of Shakespeare-related materials & a theater for performances & events.
Shopping
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
29 locals recommend
REI Co-op
201 M St NERetail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
Union Station