Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Closest Metro Stop - Orange/Blue Lines. Silver Line from Dulles Airport & Tyson's Corner, VA coming soon. City Bike Rentals are here, as well as many other things centered around the Metro Station.
216 locals recommend
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEClosest Metro Stop - Orange/Blue Lines. Silver Line from Dulles Airport & Tyson's Corner, VA coming soon. City Bike Rentals are here, as well as many other things centered around the Metro Station.
Obviously a major tourist attraction. It is definitely walkable!
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastObviously a major tourist attraction. It is definitely walkable!
A major tourist attraction. It is definitely walkable!
159 locals recommend
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First St NEA major tourist attraction. It is definitely walkable!
You'll want to take the Metro, a cab or bike to this major tourist attraction.
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWYou'll want to take the Metro, a cab or bike to this major tourist attraction.
This Metro station (Orange/Blue line) puts you right in the middle of all the Smithsonian museums -- Directly on the National Mall.
28 locals recommend
Smithsonian Station
This Metro station (Orange/Blue line) puts you right in the middle of all the Smithsonian museums -- Directly on the National Mall.
On the weekends 7th Street is blocked off near Penn Ave. for pedestrians & vendors. There's a Flea Market, artists, produce, and hot food stalls (crepes, donuts, pretzels, etc.). Don't miss it!
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEOn the weekends 7th Street is blocked off near Penn Ave. for pedestrians & vendors. There's a Flea Market, artists, produce, and hot food stalls (crepes, donuts, pretzels, etc.). Don't miss it!
Food Scene
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWIf you need a Starbucks, we have two nearby. This one is closest.
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWIf you need a Starbucks, we have two nearby.
Mexican food -- Yummy, affordable, and close! They do eat-in or carry out.
122 locals recommend
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastMexican food -- Yummy, affordable, and close! They do eat-in or carry out.
Great for any time of day! It's a restaurant, bakery and milkshake shop (they have adult milkshakes too)! Try the homemade pop tarts! President Obama has enjoyed visiting this restaurant.
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGreat for any time of day! It's a restaurant, bakery and milkshake shop (they have adult milkshakes too)! Try the homemade pop tarts! President Obama has enjoyed visiting this restaurant.
matchbox
521 8th St SEWoodfire pizza, burgers, etc. Family friendly.
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGood coffee -- if Starbucks is too low-brow for you!
Shopping
CVS
645 H St NEClosest Drug Store
One of our closest grocery stores. Not ideal for the average stuff, but great if you are into organic and/or health food items. A bit pricey.
85 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEOne of our closest grocery stores. Not ideal for the average stuff, but great if you are into organic and/or health food items. A bit pricey.
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
2833 Alabama Ave SEClosest Post Office
Very close FedEx shipping location. Also has printers and computers if you need one in a pinch.
57 locals recommend
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1512 14th St NWVery close FedEx shipping location. Also has printers and computers if you need one in a pinch.
The UPS Store
1380 Monroe St NWUPS drop-off and supplies.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous Shakespearean performances!! Also, visit the Shakespeare Library!
64 locals recommend
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SEFabulous Shakespearean performances!! Also, visit the Shakespeare Library!
Entertainment & Activities
If it’s raining or you are looking for a relaxing evening, this historic theatre has been restored and plays movies Friday-Sunday.
21 locals recommend
The Miracle Theatre
535 8th St SEIf it’s raining or you are looking for a relaxing evening, this historic theatre has been restored and plays movies Friday-Sunday.
Ice-cream! Be warned, this shares space with a Dunkin' Donuts. You may end up with ice-cream AND donuts! Free Wi-Fi if when you purchase something. Check out the upstairs space - quieter!
Baskin Robbins
406 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIce-cream! Be warned, this shares space with a Dunkin' Donuts. You may end up with ice-cream AND donuts! Free Wi-Fi if when you purchase something. Check out the upstairs space - quieter!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a restaurant/bar. A neighborhood favorite! Outdoor seating in good weather -- great spot for people watching. They have a family night on Tuesdays starting at 5pm.
31 locals recommend
Mr. Henry's Restaurant
601 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis is a restaurant/bar. A neighborhood favorite! Outdoor seating in good weather -- great spot for people watching. They have a family night on Tuesdays starting at 5pm.