Washington D.C. Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWArena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St SWNational Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWFolger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SEThe Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman LnSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWNational Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestInternational Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWLocated on a hill called Mount Saint Sepulcher, and anchored by the Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Franciscan Monastery includes gardens, replicas of various shrines throughout Israel, a replica of the catacombs in Rome, an archive, a library, as well as bones of Saint Benignus of Armagh, brought from the Roman catacombs and originally in the cathedral of Narni, Italy.
74 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
1400 Quincy St NELocated on a hill called Mount Saint Sepulcher, and anchored by the Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Franciscan Monastery includes gardens, replicas of various shrines throughout Israel, a replica of the catacombs in Rome, an archive, a library, as well as bones of Saint Benignus of Armagh, brought from the Roman catacombs and originally in the cathedral of Narni, Italy.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D St NWAs America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap is best known for its summer festival of performances at the architecturally stunning Filene Center – a distinctive outdoor venue in a majestic natural setting with over 80 performances including top artists from every genre. Wolf Trap is also home to the charmingly intimate Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, a small stage tucked among the trees, where kids enjoy music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling. The 117-acre Park offers dining and hospitality amenities throughout the summer season, and year-round recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, picnic areas and sledding.
80 locals recommend
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap RdAs America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap is best known for its summer festival of performances at the architecturally stunning Filene Center – a distinctive outdoor venue in a majestic natural setting with over 80 performances including top artists from every genre. Wolf Trap is also home to the charmingly intimate Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, a small stage tucked among the trees, where kids enjoy music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling. The 117-acre Park offers dining and hospitality amenities throughout the summer season, and year-round recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, picnic areas and sledding.
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St NWFord's Theatre
511 10th St NWWarner Theatre
513 13th St NWGroceries & Drugstores
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEFree parking available
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StFree parking available
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrFree parking available
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWFree parking available
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy Dr Free parking available
ALDI
3025 Hamilton St Free parking available
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NE Free parking available
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SECVS
645 H St NE7-Eleven
407 8th St NEFood Scene
Union Market
1309 5th St NEEastern Market
225 7th St SEBarracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SEThe Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SE
CHIKO
423 8th St SEJoselito Casa de Comidas
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SELittle Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SEAcqua Al 2
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NELavagna
539 8th St SE
Chloe
1331 4th St SEDue South
301 Water St SEKenny's BBQ Smokehouse
732 Maryland Ave NEWhaley's
Maketto
1351 H St NEDistrict Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Gravitas
1401 Okie St NE
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestThe Capital Candy Jar
201 15th St NELe Grenier
502 H St NE
Sospeso
1344 H St NETed's Bulletin
505 8th St SEFounding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOsteria Morini
301 Water St SEChina Chilcano
418 7th St NWBen's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NEBiergarten Haus
1355 H St NEEthiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEFare Well
406 H St NEVegetarian
Fancy Radish
600 H St NEVegetarian
Elizabeth's Gone Raw
1341 L St NWVegetarian
Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NETaylor Gourmet
1116 H St NE
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEGranville Moore's
1238 H St NE
The Pursuit Wine Bar
1025 H Street Northeast
Masseria
1340 4th St NEHappy hour on the patio
The food program at Bidwell revolves around local, organic, sustainable and overall responsible procurement. The menu cycles are seasonal. Much of the produce served at Bidwell comes from a crop of fruit and vegetables grown in aeroponic planters on the roof of Union Market; this is literally roof-to-table cuisine.
8 locals recommend
Bidwell Restaurant
1309 5th St NEThe food program at Bidwell revolves around local, organic, sustainable and overall responsible procurement. The menu cycles are seasonal. Much of the produce served at Bidwell comes from a crop of fruit and vegetables grown in aeroponic planters on the roof of Union Market; this is literally roof-to-table cuisine.
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEHarold Black
212 7th St SERadici
303 7th St SE
Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NWAmbar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEThe Red Boat Asian Fusion
500 H St NERose's Luxury
717 8th St SEOyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWMasseria
1340 4th St NESt. Anselm
1250 5th St NE
Spoken English
1770 Euclid St NWGeorgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NW
Cafe Mozart
1331 H St NWMi Vida Restaurante
98 District Square SWRPM Italian
650 K St NWWe, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrOld City Market and Oven
522 K St NEFarmbird
625 H St NE
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWPineapple and Pearls
715 8th Street SoutheastHimitsu
828 Upshur Street Northwest
Primrose
3000 12th St NEMenomale
2711 12th St NEStellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NEBlue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St NWGetting Around
DC Streetcar
2550 Benning Rd NEFREE!
Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SEMetro station - Blue, Orange, and Silver lines
Union Station
The Potomac Riverboat Company’s water taxi service offers direct routes between the Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor.
Potomac Riverboat Company Water Taxi
Unnamed RoadThe Potomac Riverboat Company’s water taxi service offers direct routes between the Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor.
Capital Bikeshare
D6 Bus Stop
800 C St NEThe D6 MetroBus stops 500 feet from our house
Zipcar
403 8th St NWEntertainment & Activities
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SERFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NEAudi Field
100 Potomac Ave SWHome of DC United
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWDistrict Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap RdThe Anthem
901 Wharf St SWBlues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW9:30
815 V St NWThe Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveMGM National Harbor
101 MGM National AveThe Hamilton
600 14th St NWDrinks & Nightlife
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastIndoor games and mini golf
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NECity Winery DC
1350 Okie Street NortheastThe Anthem
901 Wharf St SW9:30
815 V St NWMadam's Organ
2461 18th St NWHarold Black
212 7th St SEAtlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEDC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastCotton & Reed
1330 5th St NEDistillery
New Columbia Distillers/Green Hat Gin
1832 Fenwick St NEDistillery
Republic Restoratives Distillery and Craft Cocktail Bar
1369 New York Ave NEDistillery
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEthe brig
1007 8th St SELittle Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NEThe energetic and sophisticated rooftop bar and lounge at The Watergate Hotel boasts commanding 360-degree views of the Kennedy Center, the Potomac River, the Key and Arlington bridges, the Washington Monument and the rest of the DC skyline.
14 locals recommend
A M Wine Shoppe
2122 18th St NWThe energetic and sophisticated rooftop bar and lounge at The Watergate Hotel boasts commanding 360-degree views of the Kennedy Center, the Potomac River, the Key and Arlington bridges, the Washington Monument and the rest of the DC skyline.
Located above the Hampton Inn Washington DC- Navy Yard, Top of the Yard Bar & Bites is a rooftop destination with monumental views of downtown Washington D.C. including exclusive views directly into Nationals Park, as well as views of the Capitol Riverfront, multiple monuments and more. There is nothing like the Top of the Yard anywhere in Washington DC.
Top of the Yard is open seasonally with special hours for baseball home games and specials events at Nationals Park.
Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites
1265 First St SELocated above the Hampton Inn Washington DC- Navy Yard, Top of the Yard Bar & Bites is a rooftop destination with monumental views of downtown Washington D.C. including exclusive views directly into Nationals Park, as well as views of the Capitol Riverfront, multiple monuments and more. There is nothing like the Top of the Yard anywhere in Washington DC.
Top of the Yard is open seasonally with special hours for baseball home games and specials events at Nationals Park.
Once you’re ready to see and be seen, ascend to POV, Washington’s DC iconic rooftop lounge. Inspired by three contextual insights local to D.C., social, physical and historical, the design of POV reflects these insights through its design details. Designed to transition from casual daytime brunches overlooking the monuments of D.C., to a hub of nightlife and cocktail culture at night, POV features various seating zones ranging from communal tables to VIP banquettes. The space creates an intersection where the various parties of D.C. can mingle and enjoy DC’s unique programming centered on its passion points of Music, Fashion, Design and Cocktail Culture.
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWOnce you’re ready to see and be seen, ascend to POV, Washington’s DC iconic rooftop lounge. Inspired by three contextual insights local to D.C., social, physical and historical, the design of POV reflects these insights through its design details. Designed to transition from casual daytime brunches overlooking the monuments of D.C., to a hub of nightlife and cocktail culture at night, POV features various seating zones ranging from communal tables to VIP banquettes. The space creates an intersection where the various parties of D.C. can mingle and enjoy DC’s unique programming centered on its passion points of Music, Fashion, Design and Cocktail Culture.
RedRocks H Street
1348 H St NERound Robin
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NWChurchKey
1337 14th St NWCopycat Co.
1110 H St NEColumbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWThe Dabney Cellar
1222 9th St NWCotton & Reed
1330 5th St NEQuill at The Jefferson
1200 16th St NWKirwan’s on the Wharf
749 Wharf St SWPinstripes
1064 Wisconsin Ave NW
Officina
1120 Maine Ave SWbarmini by José Andrés
501 9th St NWThe Alex
1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NorthwestOld Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWThe Occidental
1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NWSightseeing
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWUnited States Capitol
First Street SoutheastSupreme Court of the United States
1 First St NELibrary of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEVietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWWorld War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWKorean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SW
National Mall
The perfect intersection of historic charm and upscale modernity happens where M Street meets Wisconsin Avenue in the heart of picturesque Georgetown.
https://washington.org/dc-neighborhoods/georgetown
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
The perfect intersection of historic charm and upscale modernity happens where M Street meets Wisconsin Avenue in the heart of picturesque Georgetown.
https://washington.org/dc-neighborhoods/georgetown
Bars, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, music venues, vintage stores: the 14th Street scene has an experience for everyone. Locals and visitors throng to this exceptional streetscape for its endless allure and ceaseless excitement.
51 locals recommend
14th Street Northwest
14th Street NorthwestBars, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, music venues, vintage stores: the 14th Street scene has an experience for everyone. Locals and visitors throng to this exceptional streetscape for its endless allure and ceaseless excitement.
Check out National Harbor's world-class attraction, the Capital Wheel. Soaring 180 feet above the Potomac River, the Capital Wheel is one of an elite group of observation wheels around the globe.
The Capital Wheel's 42 climate-controlled gondolas, each accommodating up to eight passengers, feature glass exteriors to maximize the panoramic views of the Washington Monument, National Cathedral, Alexandria and beyond. National Harbor One, the VIP gondola, features a glass bottom floor, four leather bucket seats, Amazon "Alexa" technology and much more.
With its spectacular views, family-friendly appeal and cutting-edge technology - including LED lighting with a stunning spectrum of 16 million
28 locals recommend
The Capital Wheel
141 American WayCheck out National Harbor's world-class attraction, the Capital Wheel. Soaring 180 feet above the Potomac River, the Capital Wheel is one of an elite group of observation wheels around the globe.
The Capital Wheel's 42 climate-controlled gondolas, each accommodating up to eight passengers, feature glass exteriors to maximize the panoramic views of the Washington Monument, National Cathedral, Alexandria and beyond. National Harbor One, the VIP gondola, features a glass bottom floor, four leather bucket seats, Amazon "Alexa" technology and much more.
With its spectacular views, family-friendly appeal and cutting-edge technology - including LED lighting with a stunning spectrum of 16 million
Restaurants, events, shops, bars, the arts – there’s something for everyone on H Street NE. Anchored by the Atlas since 1938, the neighborhood has recently returned to its roots as an arts and cultural center. In early 2005, the theater was reincarnated as the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and new restaurants, bars and businesses began to follow. Today, H Street NE has turned into one of the nightlife centers of the city, with music venues, bars and plenty of options for late-night eats.
171 locals recommend
H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastRestaurants, events, shops, bars, the arts – there’s something for everyone on H Street NE. Anchored by the Atlas since 1938, the neighborhood has recently returned to its roots as an arts and cultural center. In early 2005, the theater was reincarnated as the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and new restaurants, bars and businesses began to follow. Today, H Street NE has turned into one of the nightlife centers of the city, with music venues, bars and plenty of options for late-night eats.
Tidal Basin
20245 National DrU.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Mount Vernon
Washington National Cathedral
The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NWWhite House Visitors Center
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOld Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince St
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe Yards Park
355 Water St SE