Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Delicious BBQ in a chill spot with good beer, and can't beat the proximity to the place. *Note: Open March 1 - Dec 1
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garden district
1801 14th St NWDelicious BBQ in a chill spot with good beer, and can't beat the proximity to the place. *Note: Open March 1 - Dec 1
Fast Gourmet
FANTASTIC Sandwiches - get the Chivito or BBQ Chicken sandwich
Well known for its chili and late-night ambiance. Come in & grab a bite after a night of drinking. Stand in the long line and listen to the crew sing Motown to you while you wait. They only take CASH
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWWell known for its chili and late-night ambiance. Come in & grab a bite after a night of drinking. Stand in the long line and listen to the crew sing Motown to you while you wait. They only take CASH
Estadio
1520 14th St NWSpanish Tapas. Get a reservation though. They stay pretty busy.
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEDelicious coffee in walking distance from the place.
Just in case you prefer Starbuck's. Of course there's one only 2 blocks away.
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Starbucks
3100 14th St NWJust in case you prefer Starbuck's. Of course there's one only 2 blocks away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic ambiance, great cocktails and you're always able to find a seat
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Bar Pilar
1833 14th St NWFantastic ambiance, great cocktails and you're always able to find a seat
Excellent Beer selection and delicious menu. Also has a fantastic lunch. If you have an incredible appetite, try the "Luther" or go with the Chicken & Waffles
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ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWExcellent Beer selection and delicious menu. Also has a fantastic lunch. If you have an incredible appetite, try the "Luther" or go with the Chicken & Waffles
Hidden speakeasy. Expensive, but delicious cocktails. The entrance is a door on the right of a gray garage door. Google maps it, and you can see what I'm talking about.
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the Gibson
2009 14th St NWHidden speakeasy. Expensive, but delicious cocktails. The entrance is a door on the right of a gray garage door. Google maps it, and you can see what I'm talking about.
Everything Else
Sunday afternoons at this park are always entertaining. Typically there's hippies doing yoga, musicians in drum circles, Frisbee, kite flying, bocce ball, etc. It's great people watching.
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Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestSunday afternoons at this park are always entertaining. Typically there's hippies doing yoga, musicians in drum circles, Frisbee, kite flying, bocce ball, etc. It's great people watching.
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWAlways good to know where the closest pharmacy is.
CVS
645 H St NEPharmacy
Logan Hardware
1734 14th St NWJust in case you need it.
Great concert venue or good dive bar in the Red Room for a beer and some pool.
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Black Cat
1811 14th St NWGreat concert venue or good dive bar in the Red Room for a beer and some pool.
9:30 Club is a great venue for shows. A lot of big names come through. It always has some pretty good dance parties. It's walking distance from the house.
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9:30
815 V St NW9:30 Club is a great venue for shows. A lot of big names come through. It always has some pretty good dance parties. It's walking distance from the house.
Sightseeing
No description really necessary. I would recommend setting a tour way in advance if you can or the Ghost Tours at LaFayette Park are surprisingly entertaining and informative even for adults.
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White House Council on Environmental Quality
730 Jackson Pl NWNo description really necessary. I would recommend setting a tour way in advance if you can or the Ghost Tours at LaFayette Park are surprisingly entertaining and informative even for adults.
Surprisingly the most inspiring memorial I've seen in DC next to the Lincoln Memorial. Also just beautiful scenery right next to the Tidal Basin.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWSurprisingly the most inspiring memorial I've seen in DC next to the Lincoln Memorial. Also just beautiful scenery right next to the Tidal Basin.
Go visit Lincoln on his throne. It's a beautiful view of the reflecting pool and a lovely walk from the National Mall.
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Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWGo visit Lincoln on his throne. It's a beautiful view of the reflecting pool and a lovely walk from the National Mall.
Easily my favorite museum in the city. So much to see. Give yourself plenty of time (at least several hours) to fully explore this place. Also, check online for deals. It's about $30 to get in.
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWEasily my favorite museum in the city. So much to see. Give yourself plenty of time (at least several hours) to fully explore this place. Also, check online for deals. It's about $30 to get in.
Arts & Culture
The Hirshhorn is a modern art museum. Check out the Sculpture Garden. In the summer they have Jazz in the sculpture garden. Bring a blanket and snacks. Come early. It fills up quick.
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Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestThe Hirshhorn is a modern art museum. Check out the Sculpture Garden. In the summer they have Jazz in the sculpture garden. Bring a blanket and snacks. Come early. It fills up quick.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWClosest Grocery store.