DC Guidebook

Janis
DC Guidebook

Exploring and Frolicking

Waterfront neighborhood with a splash park, restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Great area to browse and discover! Convenient to green line metro.
83 locals recommend
Navy Yard
83 locals recommend
Waterfront neighborhood with a splash park, restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Great area to browse and discover! Convenient to green line metro.
Many things to see and do along the boardwalk: seafood shacks, houseboats, bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, fire pits, large swings, live music, festivals depending on the day......
56 locals recommend
Southwest Waterfront
56 locals recommend
Many things to see and do along the boardwalk: seafood shacks, houseboats, bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, fire pits, large swings, live music, festivals depending on the day......
Best to go on the weekends when all the vendors are out. If the Puddin’ Stand is there, get their shrimp po boy!
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
699 locals recommend
Best to go on the weekends when all the vendors are out. If the Puddin’ Stand is there, get their shrimp po boy!
Different food vendors set up and you can purchase food from different stands. It’s fun to go with a group, buy different items from a variety of vendors, and then share!
Smorgasburg DC
Tingey Plaza
Different food vendors set up and you can purchase food from different stands. It’s fun to go with a group, buy different items from a variety of vendors, and then share!

Best Food I’ve Had in DC

Best ramen in the city. Get the spicy miso extra veggies, add a spice bomb if you are in the extra spicy mood :)
DAIKAYA Ramen Shop, DAIKAYA Izakaya
705 6th Street Northwest
Best ramen in the city. Get the spicy miso extra veggies, add a spice bomb if you are in the extra spicy mood :)
Delicious, fancy Indian food! Get the crispy spinach and the grilled shrimp dish!
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NW
104 locals recommend
Delicious, fancy Indian food! Get the crispy spinach and the grilled shrimp dish!
Really good brisket
114 locals recommend
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NW
114 locals recommend
Really good brisket
I always get the lechon with plátanos. Hits the spot!
48 locals recommend
Mi Cuba Cafe
1424 Park Rd NW
48 locals recommend
I always get the lechon with plátanos. Hits the spot!
Get there before 5 unless you have a reservation!
65 locals recommend
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NW
65 locals recommend
Get there before 5 unless you have a reservation!
Get the cauliflower dish, and their bread pudding
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW
359 locals recommend
Get the cauliflower dish, and their bread pudding
Delicious baked goods. Their biscuit sandwich and BLT are great!
61 locals recommend
A Baked Joint
430 K St NW
61 locals recommend
Delicious baked goods. Their biscuit sandwich and BLT are great!
My favorite restaurant in DC so far.
117 locals recommend
Estadio
1520 14th St NW
117 locals recommend
My favorite restaurant in DC so far.
Burgers and fried chicken sandwiches!
20 locals recommend
Lucky Buns
2000 18th St NW
20 locals recommend
Burgers and fried chicken sandwiches!
Fusion tacos inspired by global flavors.
26 locals recommend
Taco Bamba
2190 Pimmit Dr
26 locals recommend
Fusion tacos inspired by global flavors.
New York style pizza (and garlic knots!) in DC!
35 locals recommend
Wiseguy Pizza
300 Massachusetts Ave NW
35 locals recommend
New York style pizza (and garlic knots!) in DC!
Best Indian food we’ve had in DC! Very flavorful.
33 locals recommend
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NW
33 locals recommend
Best Indian food we’ve had in DC! Very flavorful.

Museums and the Arts

8 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Avenue Southwest
8 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Avenue Northwest
52 locals recommend
Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue Southwest
52 locals recommend