Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

8 minute walk
39 locals recommend
Smith Public Trust
3514 12th St NE
39 locals recommend
8 minute walk
7 minute walk
45 locals recommend
Steel Plate
3523 12th St NE
45 locals recommend
7 minute walk
Southern/American fare, craft beer and a rustic feel. 13 minute walk. They also show games behind the bar.
95 locals recommend
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NE
95 locals recommend
Southern/American fare, craft beer and a rustic feel. 13 minute walk. They also show games behind the bar.
Family-friendly with American food open until 1:30am. 12 minute walk
169 locals recommend
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street Northeast
169 locals recommend
Family-friendly with American food open until 1:30am. 12 minute walk
Cozy Vietnamese for pho & classic fare, open until 8:30pm 4 minute walk
12 locals recommend
Pho 12
3740 12th St NE
12 locals recommend
Cozy Vietnamese for pho & classic fare, open until 8:30pm 4 minute walk
Tiny bistro serving Neapolitan pizzas. 20 minute walk
131 locals recommend
Menomale
2711 12th St NE
131 locals recommend
Tiny bistro serving Neapolitan pizzas. 20 minute walk
Cozy Ethiopian place with a patio 6 minute walk
23 locals recommend
Askale Cafe
3629 12th St NE
23 locals recommend
Cozy Ethiopian place with a patio 6 minute walk
Well, it's Chick-fil-A. Sometimes you just get the craving. 15 minute walk
84 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
2200 Crystal Dr
84 locals recommend
Well, it's Chick-fil-A. Sometimes you just get the craving. 15 minute walk
Tex-Mex fare & mega-margaritas. Open unitil 10pm. 3 minute walk
36 locals recommend
San Antonio Bar & Grill
3908 12th St NE
36 locals recommend
Tex-Mex fare & mega-margaritas. Open unitil 10pm. 3 minute walk

Sightseeing

This peaceful oasis is in the Brookland neighborhood, near Catholic University and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Visitors of all faiths and ages are welcome. Daily tours of the church and catacombs are at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Sundays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours are free (donations appreciated). Reservations are required for 6+ people. Free garden tours are offered, Saturdays, April-September, 11 a.m. and noon. The monastery also holds concerts and special events, and workshops sponsored by the volunteer Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Steps away from the house. Walk through the alley and you're there!
9 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery Garden
1400 Quincy St NE
9 locals recommend
This peaceful oasis is in the Brookland neighborhood, near Catholic University and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Visitors of all faiths and ages are welcome. Daily tours of the church and catacombs are at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Sundays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours are free (donations appreciated). Reservations are required for 6+ people. Free garden tours are offered, Saturdays, April-September, 11 a.m. and noon. The monastery also holds concerts and special events, and workshops sponsored by the volunteer Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Steps away from the house. Walk through the alley and you're there!

Arts & Culture

Dance Place offers performances every weekend and dance classes for adults & kids. Check them out at danceplace.org. 15 minute walk
16 locals recommend
Dance Place
3225 8th St NE
16 locals recommend
Dance Place offers performances every weekend and dance classes for adults & kids. Check them out at danceplace.org. 15 minute walk

Essentials

90 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Brookland
3809 12th St NE
90 locals recommend
Approximately 1 mile away. Get off at Rhode Island Ave metro, one stop away.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
803 locals recommend
Approximately 1 mile away. Get off at Rhode Island Ave metro, one stop away.
347 locals recommend
CVS
645 H St NE
347 locals recommend

Getting Around

The station puts you on the red line.
Brookland-CUA metro station
801 Michigan Ave NE
The station puts you on the red line.