Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWWine (1/2 price on mondays)
El Centro
1819 14th St NWDancing
Masa 14
1825 14th St NWGreat terrace
W Washington D.C.
515 15th St NWGreat view from the bar on the top floor.
Essentials
Find grocieries and farmacies near by here :)
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWCheap and organic groceries
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdEasy access to groceries.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWOpen 24/7. Only 8 mins from the house
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWA pharmacy 3 min away from home
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWMust see
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWMust see
Metro stations that are walking distance
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWOne close metro station
McPherson Square station
I Street NorthwestAnother metro station close by
Farragut North Station
1001 Connecticut Ave NWOther metro option
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NWEntertainment & Activities
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWReally nice museums
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWSmithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFree zoo with famous pandas :)
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWLa Cosecha
1280 4th Street NortheastInternational Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWA revitalized mid-century food hall has turned the NoMa neighborhood into a culinary heaven. Slurp fresh-from-the Chesapeake oysters at Rappahannock, a chorizo burger from Red Apron Butcher, or savor Michelin-starred Italian at Masseria.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEA revitalized mid-century food hall has turned the NoMa neighborhood into a culinary heaven. Slurp fresh-from-the Chesapeake oysters at Rappahannock, a chorizo burger from Red Apron Butcher, or savor Michelin-starred Italian at Masseria.
Enjoy free performances every day in the Millennium Stage at 6 pm. No tickets are required, though seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWEnjoy free performances every day in the Millennium Stage at 6 pm. No tickets are required, though seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
FREE THEATRE for children Saturday mornings. Saturday programming is best suited for children 4-10 years. These performances take place in the Helen Hayes Gallery on the second floor of the theatre. The shows start at 9:30am and 11am.
Tickets will be available to reserve eight days prior to the performance date. The reservation system will close at 10am on the Friday before the performance. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to showtime to check in. Reserved tickets that are not picked up will be released to patrons waiting in the “stand-by line” 5 minutes before the show. Walk up tickets are also available, and will be distributed 30 minutes prior to the start time of the show on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited so early arrival is recommended.
24 locals recommend
National Theatre DC
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFREE THEATRE for children Saturday mornings. Saturday programming is best suited for children 4-10 years. These performances take place in the Helen Hayes Gallery on the second floor of the theatre. The shows start at 9:30am and 11am.
Tickets will be available to reserve eight days prior to the performance date. The reservation system will close at 10am on the Friday before the performance. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to showtime to check in. Reserved tickets that are not picked up will be released to patrons waiting in the “stand-by line” 5 minutes before the show. Walk up tickets are also available, and will be distributed 30 minutes prior to the start time of the show on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited so early arrival is recommended.
Arts & Culture
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWMust see
National Mall
Must see
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWInternational Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWNewseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWArtechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestFood scene
As a Mexican, I can attest to the quality of this small place. Don't come here if you are searching for something fancy. Come here if you want Mexican, cheap and authentic (try the mole!!)
20 locals recommend
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
1227 11th St NWAs a Mexican, I can attest to the quality of this small place. Don't come here if you are searching for something fancy. Come here if you want Mexican, cheap and authentic (try the mole!!)
Supra
1205 11th St NWJust crossing the street, delicious Georgian breads
Union Market
1309 5th St NETons of options and fun activities around :)
The Wharf is a fun place to be with activities such as kayaking when there is sun, or making s-mores when weather is cold. While there, tons of restaurants are options and this one is one of the favorites for oysters.
Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf)
1150 Maine Ave SWThe Wharf is a fun place to be with activities such as kayaking when there is sun, or making s-mores when weather is cold. While there, tons of restaurants are options and this one is one of the favorites for oysters.
Masseria
1340 4th St NETry this Michelin-starred Italian food.
Huge pasta plates in the heart of Georgetown. Make sure you have reservations ahead of time.
49 locals recommend
Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NWHuge pasta plates in the heart of Georgetown. Make sure you have reservations ahead of time.
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWLe Diplomate
1601 14th St NWDelicious french cuisine. Needs reservation :)
Eat here if you are out after 11pm! you must not miss the high-quality happy hour :)
75 locals recommend
The Hamilton
600 14th St NWEat here if you are out after 11pm! you must not miss the high-quality happy hour :)
Farmers Market
PlazaDaikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street Northwest
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWThip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NW