Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
A small cute market & deli selling organic produce; local pastries; and artisanal items.
60 locals recommend
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWA small cute market & deli selling organic produce; local pastries; and artisanal items.
It's a little hidden but the free garage parking make it all worth it.
337 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastIt's a little hidden but the free garage parking make it all worth it.
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWDrinks & Nightlife
The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWA hip new spot (even for a hotel) but the vibe is very chill.
The best bourbon bar around. Heads up: there's usually a long line to get in, but it's worth it.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWThe best bourbon bar around. Heads up: there's usually a long line to get in, but it's worth it.
Parks & Nature
Who doesn't love to check out the pandas? Plus, it's free!
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWWho doesn't love to check out the pandas? Plus, it's free!
Ask us for our recommended running routes through RCP. In one direction, the path will take you all the way to the Lincoln Memorial. In the other direction, you will have very scenic wooded view. It's very easy to access from our house-- only a few blocks away.
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWAsk us for our recommended running routes through RCP. In one direction, the path will take you all the way to the Lincoln Memorial. In the other direction, you will have very scenic wooded view. It's very easy to access from our house-- only a few blocks away.
Food Scene
Ask for the Cacio Pepe-- it's not on the menu but it's DC's best kept secret.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWAsk for the Cacio Pepe-- it's not on the menu but it's DC's best kept secret.
Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat local spot
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastGood vibe. Great italian.
Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWOne Michelin Star-- must get reservations in advance!
Haikan
805 V St NWGreat Ramen!
CAVA
3105 14th St NWFast, healthy Mediterranean food
Shopping
Target
3100 14th St NWFor any essentials.
CVS
1418 P St NWThe essentials.
Lots of high end stores and restaurants with art exhibits on display.
126 locals recommend
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWLots of high end stores and restaurants with art exhibits on display.
There is so much to see here. Lots of name brand and high end shops in this neighborhood.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
There is so much to see here. Lots of name brand and high end shops in this neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
THere's always a cool exhibit here... free.
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWTHere's always a cool exhibit here... free.
Find a show and have a drink on their rooftop bar!
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWFind a show and have a drink on their rooftop bar!
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWIt's not as large as you would think!
Washington National Cathedral
Lots of great restaurants and shops. Beautiful views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial.
219 locals recommend
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWLots of great restaurants and shops. Beautiful views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial.