Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Book a tour in advance or day-of or just walk around the grounds. 45 min by metro (red line). 1 hour by bus (bus 80). 25-30 min by bike.
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastBook a tour in advance or day-of or just walk around the grounds. 45 min by metro (red line). 1 hour by bus (bus 80). 25-30 min by bike.
This is probably the easiest museum to get to from our house and greatly under-appreciated! Great history on USPS. 30 min by metro (red line). 45 min by bus (bus 80). 20-25 minutes by bike.
25 locals recommend
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NEThis is probably the easiest museum to get to from our house and greatly under-appreciated! Great history on USPS. 30 min by metro (red line). 45 min by bus (bus 80). 20-25 minutes by bike.
Everything Else
This is a beautiful place to bike and walk if you love nature. The capitol columns are a great place for photos. 15 minutes by car. 20 minutes by bike. Approx. 1 hour by bus or on foot.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
This is a beautiful place to bike and walk if you love nature. The capitol columns are a great place for photos. 15 minutes by car. 20 minutes by bike. Approx. 1 hour by bus or on foot.
Beautiful church and gardens! Daily mass & tour schedules at http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm. 15 min ride on bus 80. 10 min by bike. 30 min on foot.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastBeautiful church and gardens! Daily mass & tour schedules at http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm. 15 min ride on bus 80. 10 min by bike. 30 min on foot.
Beautiful gardens in a peaceful environment. 7 min driving (has parking. 10 min by bike (although it is uphill) or a half-hour walk. There is an H6 bus stop across the street.
74 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
1400 Quincy St NEBeautiful gardens in a peaceful environment. 7 min driving (has parking. 10 min by bike (although it is uphill) or a half-hour walk. There is an H6 bus stop across the street.
Food Scene
Delicious Ethiopian Cuisine. Closes at 9pm on weeknights. Closed on Sundays. 5 minute ride on bus 80. 5-10 minute bikeride. 20-25 minute walk.
23 locals recommend
Askale Cafe
3629 12th St NEDelicious Ethiopian Cuisine. Closes at 9pm on weeknights. Closed on Sundays. 5 minute ride on bus 80. 5-10 minute bikeride. 20-25 minute walk.
Our favorite local restaurant! Ingredients imported from Italy for this delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. Closed Tues. 10 min drive (has parking). 10 min by bike. 35-45 min walking. 25 min by bus H8.
131 locals recommend
Menomale
2711 12th St NEOur favorite local restaurant! Ingredients imported from Italy for this delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. Closed Tues. 10 min drive (has parking). 10 min by bike. 35-45 min walking. 25 min by bus H8.