Guidebook for Takoma Park
Food Scene
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveThe best pizza in town
Friendly diner atmosphere with a blend of Korean and American cuisine. A family favorite. Never disappointed here.
90 locals recommend
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveFriendly diner atmosphere with a blend of Korean and American cuisine. A family favorite. Never disappointed here.
Republic
6939 Laurel AveGreat atmosphere and food. Raw bar.
Love the gelato. Always an interesting rotation of flavors
28 locals recommend
Dolci Gelati Cafe (Takoma Park)
7040 Carroll AveLove the gelato. Always an interesting rotation of flavors
If you are here on a Sunday, be sure and check out the farmers market in downtown Takoma every Sunday morning. Get there early if you can as things pack up by 3 pm.
46 locals recommend
Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveIf you are here on a Sunday, be sure and check out the farmers market in downtown Takoma every Sunday morning. Get there early if you can as things pack up by 3 pm.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrExcellent prepared foods and produce
Giant Food
8750 Arliss StOur local grocery store.
Great for fresh produce and some of those must-haves, like French Roast Coffee and Ciabatta bread.
77 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin AveGreat for fresh produce and some of those must-haves, like French Roast Coffee and Ciabatta bread.
Shopping
Need shoes in a pinch! You should be able to find something here!
32 locals recommend
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3100 14th St NWNeed shoes in a pinch! You should be able to find something here!
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWFor your drugstore needs.
Old Takoma Ace Hardware
7001 Carroll AveOur local hardware store!
Amano
7034 Carroll AveUnique store specializing in women's clothes and shoes
A family owned, independent toy store? What's that? Find a wide array of fair-trade and American made toys, puzzles and games.
11 locals recommend
Fair Day's Play
7050 Carroll AveA family owned, independent toy store? What's that? Find a wide array of fair-trade and American made toys, puzzles and games.
Our local music store. Find a wide variety of music and instruments. The staff is super-friendly and knowledgeable.
14 locals recommend
House of Musical Traditions
7010 Westmoreland AveOur local music store. Find a wide variety of music and instruments. The staff is super-friendly and knowledgeable.
Arts & Culture
Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrCatch a movie here!
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman LnBest concert hall in the area.
Concert, Opera, Theater - find it here.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWConcert, Opera, Theater - find it here.
Round House Theatre
4545 East-West HwyExcellent local live theatre
University of Maryland
Music, Theater, Sports - right around the corner
In 1909 after proving the practicality of aviation to the US Army, Wilbur Wright trained the first generation of military aviators at a new airfield in what would come to be known as College Park. The College Park Airport has been home to a century of aviation history, and still operates today, making it the oldest continually operated airport in the world. It is home to many "firsts" in aviation, and is particularly significant for the well-known aviators and aviation inventors who played a part in this field's long history.
21 locals recommend
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott DrIn 1909 after proving the practicality of aviation to the US Army, Wilbur Wright trained the first generation of military aviators at a new airfield in what would come to be known as College Park. The College Park Airport has been home to a century of aviation history, and still operates today, making it the oldest continually operated airport in the world. It is home to many "firsts" in aviation, and is particularly significant for the well-known aviators and aviation inventors who played a part in this field's long history.
This is an extension of the air and space museum in Washington, DC, and has the space to display some larger aircraft, such as the Space Shuttle Discovery, B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, Concorde, Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird and a Boeing Stratoliner. There are simulators, Imax theaters, and an observation tower
111 locals recommend
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum PkwyThis is an extension of the air and space museum in Washington, DC, and has the space to display some larger aircraft, such as the Space Shuttle Discovery, B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, Concorde, Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird and a Boeing Stratoliner. There are simulators, Imax theaters, and an observation tower
Sightseeing
Gettysburg
Great day trip, less than 2 hours away
Inner Harbor
We love the aquarium. Get here in less than an hour
Only two blocks away from the house, Sligo Creek Trail is a great resource for walking, jogging, biking and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
16 locals recommend
Sligo Creek Trail
Sligo Creek TrailOnly two blocks away from the house, Sligo Creek Trail is a great resource for walking, jogging, biking and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views, great hikes. The Billy Goat Trail is one of our favorites, located on the Maryland side.
182 locals recommend
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdBeautiful views, great hikes. The Billy Goat Trail is one of our favorites, located on the Maryland side.
Getting Around
The Takoma metro is about a mile from the house. Catch the ride-on 12, 13 or 25 bus at the corner of Erie and Flower for a 7 minute ride to the station. Look for the blue ride-on signs.
109 locals recommend
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWThe Takoma metro is about a mile from the house. Catch the ride-on 12, 13 or 25 bus at the corner of Erie and Flower for a 7 minute ride to the station. Look for the blue ride-on signs.