Guidebook for Washington
Getting Around
Metro station just on the next block from the apartment. It services the Blue, Orange and Silver lines through D.C. and Virginia.
71 locals recommend
Foggy Bottom-GWU station
2301 I St NWMetro station just on the next block from the apartment. It services the Blue, Orange and Silver lines through D.C. and Virginia.
950 New Hampshire Ave NW
950 New Hampshire Avenue NorthwestThe closest Capital Bikeshare station is located here.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StWhole Foods Market
2201 I St NWCVS Pharmacy
2550 Virginia Ave NWClosest location, but with limited hours.
CVS
645 H St NEThis one is a 24-hour store.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1512 14th St NWUnited States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWUnited States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWThis location is open Saturday morning
The UPS Store
1380 Monroe St NWDrinks & Nightlife
Great waterfront area on the Potomac River, an easy walk from the apartment. Sequoia is chill for happy hour right by the water. Farmers Fishers Bakers has great food but requires a reservation. Fiola Mare is a nicer seafood restaurant. There is an iceskating rink in the fountain in the middle in the winter. The park is a relaxing area just down from the busy M Street/Wisconsin Ave intersection.
219 locals recommend
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWGreat waterfront area on the Potomac River, an easy walk from the apartment. Sequoia is chill for happy hour right by the water. Farmers Fishers Bakers has great food but requires a reservation. Fiola Mare is a nicer seafood restaurant. There is an iceskating rink in the fountain in the middle in the winter. The park is a relaxing area just down from the busy M Street/Wisconsin Ave intersection.
Sauf Haus Bier Hall
1216 18th St NWBiergarten
Toro Toro
1300 I St NWLatin club on the weekends
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th Street NorthwestGreat house DJs; live Latin band on Thursday nights
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWA splurge but with a great view of the Washington Monument
Cool brewery converted from a warehouse. Gets packed before/after Nats games.
129 locals recommend
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SECool brewery converted from a warehouse. Gets packed before/after Nats games.
Hive Bar
2224 F St NWNice place to go for a drink and pizza. The rooftop should open in the spring.
Watergate Hotel rooftop lounge with great views. Drinks are a bit pricey, but you pay for the view.
14 locals recommend
A M Wine Shoppe
2122 18th St NWWatergate Hotel rooftop lounge with great views. Drinks are a bit pricey, but you pay for the view.
Sightseeing
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWClosest monument/memorial on the Mall
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWParks & Nature
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWA huge greenhouse with flora from different climates. Just down the hill from the Capitol.
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWA huge greenhouse with flora from different climates. Just down the hill from the Capitol.
Shopping
M St NW & Wisconsin Ave NW station
The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street SoutheastWeekend flea market
Union Station
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StFurther away, but much bigger and should have everything you need.
285 locals recommend
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterFurther away, but much bigger and should have everything you need.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Georgetown 14
3111 K St NWPinstripes
1064 Wisconsin Ave NWBowling alley
Home of the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics and Georgetown men's basketball.
305 locals recommend
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWHome of the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics and Georgetown men's basketball.