Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS at this bar and restaurant! And it's open late every night of the week.
68 locals recommend
Barrel
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SEEverything on the menu is DELICIOUS at this bar and restaurant! And it's open late every night of the week.
Need a great slice of NY pizza? This place has it, plus many other tasty treats.
21 locals recommend
Mama's Pizza Kitchen
2028 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SENeed a great slice of NY pizza? This place has it, plus many other tasty treats.
Thai Orchid's Kitchen
2314 Pennsylvania Ave. SELove Thai food? Get your fix here until 10pm.
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEPerfect date night dinner spot.
Nooshi
524 8th St SEGreat roof-top bar and delicious sushi too!
Want some scrumptiously inventive doughnuts or coffee to get your day started? This is THE place...
50 locals recommend
District Doughnut
749 8th St SEWant some scrumptiously inventive doughnuts or coffee to get your day started? This is THE place...
They make homemade pop tarts in delicious inventive flavors, amongst other yummy breakfast/brunch items!
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEThey make homemade pop tarts in delicious inventive flavors, amongst other yummy breakfast/brunch items!
One block away from Waterfront Metro stop, this open-air restaurant and bar has sweeping views of the marina and surrounding DC, not to mention great fish tacos & margaritas!
45 locals recommend
Cantina Marina
600 Water Street SouthwestOne block away from Waterfront Metro stop, this open-air restaurant and bar has sweeping views of the marina and surrounding DC, not to mention great fish tacos & margaritas!
Arts & Culture
The most popular museum in Washington, DC. Stop in the gift shop for some freeze dried ice cream on your way out.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWThe most popular museum in Washington, DC. Stop in the gift shop for some freeze dried ice cream on your way out.
See firsthand all the cool gadgets and tools real spies have used throughout the years.
231 locals recommend
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWSee firsthand all the cool gadgets and tools real spies have used throughout the years.
Each year, Folger Theatre produces a three-play season of innovative productions, designed to forge strong connections with modern audiences while continuing the lively legacy of Shakespearean stagecraft. While Shakespeare is central to its mission, the Theatre has produced a variety of other classical works, as well as new plays related to or inspired by Shakespeare.
64 locals recommend
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SEEach year, Folger Theatre produces a three-play season of innovative productions, designed to forge strong connections with modern audiences while continuing the lively legacy of Shakespearean stagecraft. While Shakespeare is central to its mission, the Theatre has produced a variety of other classical works, as well as new plays related to or inspired by Shakespeare.
Shopping
There are restaurants, shops, entertainment, all in one place overlooking the Potomac River.
596 locals recommend
National Harbor
165 Waterfront StThere are restaurants, shops, entertainment, all in one place overlooking the Potomac River.
Looking to do some high-end shopping? This is the spot. You can also eat at a wide range of eclectic restaurants or see a game at Georgetown University.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Looking to do some high-end shopping? This is the spot. You can also eat at a wide range of eclectic restaurants or see a game at Georgetown University.
Sightseeing
Frederick Douglas once lived in this historic neighborhood. His house still stands and is open to visitors.
67 locals recommend
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEFrederick Douglas once lived in this historic neighborhood. His house still stands and is open to visitors.
This is the mid-point for all the Smithsonian museums, monuments, and Capitol which adorn the National Mall.
92 locals recommend
Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SWThis is the mid-point for all the Smithsonian museums, monuments, and Capitol which adorn the National Mall.
Everything Else
The Wharf may be under construction but you can still find just about any type of seafood you can think of. Standing room only at most seafood vendors as you watch the boats in the marina.
Water Street Southwest
Water Street SouthwestThe Wharf may be under construction but you can still find just about any type of seafood you can think of. Standing room only at most seafood vendors as you watch the boats in the marina.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrMy favorite grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Bring your walking shoes and camera. Catch a glimpse of the pandas, buffalo, seals and many other animals in this huge zoo.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWBring your walking shoes and camera. Catch a glimpse of the pandas, buffalo, seals and many other animals in this huge zoo.