Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C.
Sightseeing
The historic Eastern Market is the oldest continually operating food market in the city. Completed in 1873, the historic brick exterior is a jewel in the neighborhood and the center of activity. On Saturday and Sundays throughout the year, 7th Street, in front of the market, is closed off for a farmer's and artisan market. Inside, you'll find a dozen various food vendors. We are a big fan of the rotisserie chickens from the vendor on the south end - we get them every week!
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEThe historic Eastern Market is the oldest continually operating food market in the city. Completed in 1873, the historic brick exterior is a jewel in the neighborhood and the center of activity. On Saturday and Sundays throughout the year, 7th Street, in front of the market, is closed off for a farmer's and artisan market. Inside, you'll find a dozen various food vendors. We are a big fan of the rotisserie chickens from the vendor on the south end - we get them every week!
The nation's oldest cultural institution is blocks away from the apartment. Can't miss the interior of the great hall!
314 locals recommend
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEThe nation's oldest cultural institution is blocks away from the apartment. Can't miss the interior of the great hall!
The largest of the Capitol Hill parks, this is the gathering place of the neighborhood. Great for people watching, you will catch locals picnicking on blankets, people reading on benches, dogs galore, and kids running around the playground. There is always something going on!
106 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
The largest of the Capitol Hill parks, this is the gathering place of the neighborhood. Great for people watching, you will catch locals picnicking on blankets, people reading on benches, dogs galore, and kids running around the playground. There is always something going on!
The Nats are our favorite local team and we are big baseball fans! We love catching games with our family and Rob and Torrey always try to make Opening Day. The Navy Yard neighborhood around the ballpark is filled with tons of dining options for before and after the game, as well.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEThe Nats are our favorite local team and we are big baseball fans! We love catching games with our family and Rob and Torrey always try to make Opening Day. The Navy Yard neighborhood around the ballpark is filled with tons of dining options for before and after the game, as well.
The country's first modern art museum housed in a former Gilded Age mansion in Dupont Circle. Off the beaten path from the galleries and museums on the National Mall, this place is really special.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWThe country's first modern art museum housed in a former Gilded Age mansion in Dupont Circle. Off the beaten path from the galleries and museums on the National Mall, this place is really special.
The National Arborteum is off the beaten path and definitely a favorite of our family to visit. They have tons of different trees, plants, and flowers to admire, as well as a crazy collection of bonsai. This is a wonderful place to see the cherry blossoms if you don't want to deal with the crowds around the Tidal Basin.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEThe National Arborteum is off the beaten path and definitely a favorite of our family to visit. They have tons of different trees, plants, and flowers to admire, as well as a crazy collection of bonsai. This is a wonderful place to see the cherry blossoms if you don't want to deal with the crowds around the Tidal Basin.
Food scene
New and delicious restaurant with pretty Scandinavian decor across from Eastern Market. Great patio seating!
10 locals recommend
The Duck & The Peach
300 7th Street SoutheastNew and delicious restaurant with pretty Scandinavian decor across from Eastern Market. Great patio seating!
Michelin Star restaurant with inventive, unique, and flavorful dishes. Bon Apetit magazine named it the best new restaurant in the United States when it opened in 2014! Perfect for a date night.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEMichelin Star restaurant with inventive, unique, and flavorful dishes. Bon Apetit magazine named it the best new restaurant in the United States when it opened in 2014! Perfect for a date night.
Such a fun place to hang out with friends or family! Tons of outdoor space and so many food vendors that there is an option to fit anyone's palate. This was DC's real first food hall that first opened in 2010 and has inspired many copycats!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NESuch a fun place to hang out with friends or family! Tons of outdoor space and so many food vendors that there is an option to fit anyone's palate. This was DC's real first food hall that first opened in 2010 and has inspired many copycats!
The fast-casual chain of CAVA started in DC! Mediterranean bowls and salads, there are endless combinations. Great for a quick bite on the move -- this is the one closest to the apartment.
141 locals recommend
CAVA
3105 14th St NWThe fast-casual chain of CAVA started in DC! Mediterranean bowls and salads, there are endless combinations. Great for a quick bite on the move -- this is the one closest to the apartment.
Best bagels in the city (and this is coming from someone who grew up in the NYC suburbs!). The cacio e pepe cream cheese is to die for and you can’t go wrong with our other favorites like the Pastrami Sun City and The Royal Palm. Order ahead — always a long line, especially on weekends!
26 locals recommend
Call Your Mother – Capitol Hill
701 8th St SEBest bagels in the city (and this is coming from someone who grew up in the NYC suburbs!). The cacio e pepe cream cheese is to die for and you can’t go wrong with our other favorites like the Pastrami Sun City and The Royal Palm. Order ahead — always a long line, especially on weekends!
Hip Asian restaurant combined with retail shop that sells records and menswear. Clean modern interior and literally some of the best food in the city at a reasonable price point. Chef Eric Bruner-Yang is a big deal in DC with several other ventures.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEHip Asian restaurant combined with retail shop that sells records and menswear. Clean modern interior and literally some of the best food in the city at a reasonable price point. Chef Eric Bruner-Yang is a big deal in DC with several other ventures.
This is a food hall meets restaurant! Roll up, find a table and order from an array of different vendors from pizza to sushi to tacos. There is a full bar and tons of beer on tap. The Roost is super kid friendly and you'll see families from all over the neighborhood here regularly.
40 locals recommend
The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis is a food hall meets restaurant! Roll up, find a table and order from an array of different vendors from pizza to sushi to tacos. There is a full bar and tons of beer on tap. The Roost is super kid friendly and you'll see families from all over the neighborhood here regularly.
Little Pearl is a lovely Michelin star restaurant in a historic carriage house at the former Naval Hospital. This is the perfect place for a celebratory meal or those who want an epicurean experience with a 7-10 course tasting menu.
48 locals recommend
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SELittle Pearl is a lovely Michelin star restaurant in a historic carriage house at the former Naval Hospital. This is the perfect place for a celebratory meal or those who want an epicurean experience with a 7-10 course tasting menu.
Best ramen in the city in a funky upstairs space. People waited for hours to slurp up soup for years after this spot opened. Wait times are a little more reasonable now, but the ramen is still just as delicious.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEBest ramen in the city in a funky upstairs space. People waited for hours to slurp up soup for years after this spot opened. Wait times are a little more reasonable now, but the ramen is still just as delicious.
La Casina is a great neighborhood restaurant for "pinsa" which is a type of pizza with unique combinations. Their other outpost is in Rome (the owners are Italian), so you know this place is authentic. We also particularly enjoy the Aperol spritz on tap.
La Casina DC
La Casina is a great neighborhood restaurant for "pinsa" which is a type of pizza with unique combinations. Their other outpost is in Rome (the owners are Italian), so you know this place is authentic. We also particularly enjoy the Aperol spritz on tap.
Bars and Nightlife
Fun, mostly outdoor beer garden. Catch a game on the TVs or catch up with friends at a picnic table!
29 locals recommend
the brig
1007 8th St SEFun, mostly outdoor beer garden. Catch a game on the TVs or catch up with friends at a picnic table!
This is a great brewery with tons of outdoor seating (and heat lamps in cold weather) in an old industrial building. They seem to have an ever changing rotation of beers, including tons of IPAs for the hop heads like us. Also super family friendly and you can bring your own food or order from an array of restaurants in the neighborhood.
12 locals recommend
Other Half Brewing Co.
1401 Okie Street NortheastThis is a great brewery with tons of outdoor seating (and heat lamps in cold weather) in an old industrial building. They seem to have an ever changing rotation of beers, including tons of IPAs for the hop heads like us. Also super family friendly and you can bring your own food or order from an array of restaurants in the neighborhood.
Fun brewery near the ballpark houses in a historic warehouse building. Mostly all beers made on site and delicious food to accompany them!
129 locals recommend
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEFun brewery near the ballpark houses in a historic warehouse building. Mostly all beers made on site and delicious food to accompany them!
This is nice wine bar with mid century flair conveniently located by Eastern Market. Great place for pre-dinner drinks.
13 locals recommend
The Eastern
360 7th St SEThis is nice wine bar with mid century flair conveniently located by Eastern Market. Great place for pre-dinner drinks.
Intimate gin bar with great service and ambience -- perfect for a unique, special experience. Reservations necessary.
The Wells
727 C Street SoutheastIntimate gin bar with great service and ambience -- perfect for a unique, special experience. Reservations necessary.