Guidebook for Washington
Everything Else
The green line offers a direct route to such places as Nationals Stadium, the Verizon Center, and the Convention Center.
364 locals recommend
Target
3100 14th St NWThe green line offers a direct route to such places as Nationals Stadium, the Verizon Center, and the Convention Center.
Essentials
1708 Park Rd NW
1708 Park Road NorthwestThis corner store is just a few minutes away from our house.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWLarge grocery store with free parking.
Small grocery store specializing in organic/local produce and meats. Also sells beer and wine. Check out the neighboring Plum Pear Cafe (same owners) for coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
60 locals recommend
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWSmall grocery store specializing in organic/local produce and meats. Also sells beer and wine. Check out the neighboring Plum Pear Cafe (same owners) for coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
Entertainment & Activities
Powell Recreation Center
3149 16th St NWPlayground with swings.
Playground with slides and a see-saw.
11 locals recommend
11 & Monroe Playground - Trolley Turnaround Park
1101 Monroe St NWPlayground with slides and a see-saw.
Food Scene
Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWGood Thai at a reasonable price.
Mi Cuba Cafe
1424 Park Rd NWAward-winning Cuban food
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWGood Filipino food
Marx Cafe Revolutionary Cuisine
3203 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat neighborhood restaurant and watering hole.
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
3456 14th St NWExcellent croissants and other pastries
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWKid-friendly diner, coffee shop and bar.
Mola
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWSpanish restaurant with a great atmosphere.
Excellent Ethiopian restaurant; try their meat or veggie sampler!
18 locals recommend
Letena Ethiopian Restaurant
3100 14th Street NorthwestExcellent Ethiopian restaurant; try their meat or veggie sampler!
Drinks & Nightlife
Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWLocal dive bar
Parks & Nature
Great people watching at the drum circle on Sunday afternoon/evening, starting around 3 and going until dark.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat people watching at the drum circle on Sunday afternoon/evening, starting around 3 and going until dark.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW10-15 minute walk to back entrance