Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little bar that only severs canned beer. They have a full bar as well and usually a shot and beer special for under $5. Super rooftop deck. Be sure to bring cash.
127 locals recommend
Red Derby
3718 14th St NWGreat little bar that only severs canned beer. They have a full bar as well and usually a shot and beer special for under $5. Super rooftop deck. Be sure to bring cash.
Room 11
3234 11th St NWSuper sweet, local wine bar.
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWTotal dive with great outdoor seating.
Its a Bar with good food, so you could call it a bar/ restaurant. Tuesday nights is trivia night if you go be sure to mention to Dalton the host that your staying with the Kramers!
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestIts a Bar with good food, so you could call it a bar/ restaurant. Tuesday nights is trivia night if you go be sure to mention to Dalton the host that your staying with the Kramers!
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGreat night spot. Also, excellent brunch!
Shopping
CVS Pharmacy
3100 14th St NWIts a Target they have anything you might have left at home!
Best Buy, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Payless, Staples, and Marshalls. Close shopping, home shopping, and electronics... what else do you need.
3100 14th St NW
Best Buy, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Payless, Staples, and Marshalls. Close shopping, home shopping, and electronics... what else do you need.
I prefer this CVS as it is less crowded than the one close to the Columbia Heights metro.
342 locals recommend
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWI prefer this CVS as it is less crowded than the one close to the Columbia Heights metro.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful old theater that has been converted to the Gala Hispanic Theatre.
7 locals recommend
Tivoli Theatre
24 North Washington StreetBeautiful old theater that has been converted to the Gala Hispanic Theatre.
Most amazing music venue in all of DC. Definitely a music venue worth checking out, many artist make a special stop here just because they love this venue. Buy tickets early as the venue is small.
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NWMost amazing music venue in all of DC. Definitely a music venue worth checking out, many artist make a special stop here just because they love this venue. Buy tickets early as the venue is small.
U Street was the birth place of Jazz and Lincoln Theater was one of the hot spots.
62 locals recommend
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St NWU Street was the birth place of Jazz and Lincoln Theater was one of the hot spots.
A restaurant, bar, poetry, and art spot. Busboys and poets is so much more than just a restaurant, or coffee bar its a way of life for artist.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA restaurant, bar, poetry, and art spot. Busboys and poets is so much more than just a restaurant, or coffee bar its a way of life for artist.
Everything Else
quiet mind yoga
3423 14th St NWTake a load off and relax. Convenient yoga studio that offers walk-in apts daily.
I often use this metro stop instead of Columbia Heights to avoid the crowds.
148 locals recommend
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWI often use this metro stop instead of Columbia Heights to avoid the crowds.
Super busy metro stop. Catch the green line, circulator, and buses 52, 53, 54
259 locals recommend
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWSuper busy metro stop. Catch the green line, circulator, and buses 52, 53, 54
Thirteenth Street Market
3582 13th St NWBodega for beverages, or a quick packaged snack.
Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
847 Upshur St NWIce Cream, sweets, and coffee. What more do you need?
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWGrocery store with everything you need.
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWRun of the mill grocery store.
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Avenue NorthwestGreat small organic grocery store.
Sightseeing
One of DCs most beautiful parks. Vist with Joan of Arc and Dante, or James Buchanan while sitting next to the beautiful cascading waterfall.
Meridian Hill Park
One of DCs most beautiful parks. Vist with Joan of Arc and Dante, or James Buchanan while sitting next to the beautiful cascading waterfall.
Little known fact Lincoln lived in a cottage in the Petworth neighborhood during most of his presidency. This is also the highest point in Washington.
Rock Creek Church Road Northwest
Rock Creek Church Road NorthwestLittle known fact Lincoln lived in a cottage in the Petworth neighborhood during most of his presidency. This is also the highest point in Washington.
Starts at the Fountain at southeast corner of 14th Street and Kenyon Street.Check out www.culturaltourismdc.org for more info.
89 locals recommend
Columbia Heights
Starts at the Fountain at southeast corner of 14th Street and Kenyon Street.Check out www.culturaltourismdc.org for more info.
Plan a walking/bike tour, or checkout a heritage tour. Great DC history lessons, because this city is so much more than Politics!
1211 U St NW
1211 U Street NorthwestPlan a walking/bike tour, or checkout a heritage tour. Great DC history lessons, because this city is so much more than Politics!
Entertainment & Activities
Upshur Park
4300 Arkansas Ave NWNew State of the art kids park with slides, jungle gym, and swings!
Petworth Neighborhood Library
4200 Kansas Ave NWNewly renovated, daily story time for kids.
The National Zoo is in easy walking distance. Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh MY! New Asian elephant walk and Panda Bear exhibits. The primates are a must see.
40 locals recommend
National Zoo Drive Northwest
National Zoo Drive NorthwestThe National Zoo is in easy walking distance. Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh MY! New Asian elephant walk and Panda Bear exhibits. The primates are a must see.
What’s not to love about a dive pinball bar? It’s also fun to go early with kids to let them try their hands at pinball.
59 locals recommend
Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street NorthwestWhat’s not to love about a dive pinball bar? It’s also fun to go early with kids to let them try their hands at pinball.