Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Parks & Nature

Joggers, dogs, picnics... the center of the community.
85 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
85 locals recommend
Joggers, dogs, picnics... the center of the community.
Take a stroll in nature in the midst of the city. Herons, turtles and other wildlife.
21 locals recommend
Kingman And Heritage Islands Park
575 Oklahoma Ave NE
21 locals recommend
Take a stroll in nature in the midst of the city. Herons, turtles and other wildlife.
Capitol columns, pepper garden, bonzai trees.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE
350 locals recommend
Capitol columns, pepper garden, bonzai trees.
Take a walk or bike along this paved trail. Currently goes from Benning Road (north of the stadium) all the way to Nats Park.
17 locals recommend
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
17 locals recommend
Take a walk or bike along this paved trail. Currently goes from Benning Road (north of the stadium) all the way to Nats Park.

Food Scene

sneakers, coffee and asian/fusion cuisine. Make a reservation.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NE
284 locals recommend
sneakers, coffee and asian/fusion cuisine. Make a reservation.
Best ramen in DC. It's not that stuff you ate daily in college. They don't take reservations so stop by and put in your name, then take a walk and get a drink while you wait. It's worth it.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NE
256 locals recommend
Best ramen in DC. It's not that stuff you ate daily in college. They don't take reservations so stop by and put in your name, then take a walk and get a drink while you wait. It's worth it.
Plant-based, fast casual, asian-inspired. Egg rolls the size of a baby's arm. Bowls of grains and greens topped with flavorful and healthy stuff. The mock chicken is amazing.
25 locals recommend
Pow Pow
1253 H St NE
25 locals recommend
Plant-based, fast casual, asian-inspired. Egg rolls the size of a baby's arm. Bowls of grains and greens topped with flavorful and healthy stuff. The mock chicken is amazing.
Washington Post's #10 Ethiopian in DC.
147 locals recommend
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NE
147 locals recommend
Washington Post's #10 Ethiopian in DC.
Vegan comfort food. Try the buratta, the ruben, and S'Mores Shake.
52 locals recommend
Fare Well
406 H St NE
52 locals recommend
Vegan comfort food. Try the buratta, the ruben, and S'Mores Shake.
DC establishment, one of the only business open on U St NW during the Martin King Jr. assassination riots back in 1968. Now branching out to other parts of the city, with one here on H St NE. Known for "half smokes" but they have veggie dogs, veggie burgers and veggie chili.
84 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NE
84 locals recommend
DC establishment, one of the only business open on U St NW during the Martin King Jr. assassination riots back in 1968. Now branching out to other parts of the city, with one here on H St NE. Known for "half smokes" but they have veggie dogs, veggie burgers and veggie chili.
This indoor market is filled with artisans vending local and locally produced foodstuffs. Try the south Indian dosas, the amish-made ice cream, or a good locally roasted coffee.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NE
906 locals recommend
This indoor market is filled with artisans vending local and locally produced foodstuffs. Try the south Indian dosas, the amish-made ice cream, or a good locally roasted coffee.
Hip spot for Chinese street food and coctails.
161 locals recommend
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NE
161 locals recommend
Hip spot for Chinese street food and coctails.
Neighborhood bagel spot.
86 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SE
86 locals recommend
Neighborhood bagel spot.
Great Thai on H Street. They deliver.
24 locals recommend
IMM on H Thai and Sushi Bar
1360 H St NE
24 locals recommend
Great Thai on H Street. They deliver.
Custom-build your own pizza with a variety of toppings. Great for vegetarians and vegans, too, with options like non-dairy cheese and veggie beef crumbles. Gluten-free options, too.
210 locals recommend
&pizza
1118 H St NE
210 locals recommend
Custom-build your own pizza with a variety of toppings. Great for vegetarians and vegans, too, with options like non-dairy cheese and veggie beef crumbles. Gluten-free options, too.
New (Spring 2018) plant-based restaurant. "Medium plates" about $15 each, two to three per person. Some really incredible food, amazing flavors, friendly waitstaff. A new neighborhood gem.
47 locals recommend
Fancy Radish
600 H St NE
47 locals recommend
New (Spring 2018) plant-based restaurant. "Medium plates" about $15 each, two to three per person. Some really incredible food, amazing flavors, friendly waitstaff. A new neighborhood gem.
Great spot for a good meal. Interesting flavors, emphasis on fresh and local produce, brunch menu.
176 locals recommend
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NE
176 locals recommend
Great spot for a good meal. Interesting flavors, emphasis on fresh and local produce, brunch menu.
36 locals recommend
Sospeso
1344 H St NE
36 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NE
57 locals recommend
Philadelphia-style hoagies.
76 locals recommend
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NE
76 locals recommend
Philadelphia-style hoagies.

Essentials

CrossFit DC Northeast
1365 H St NE
German grocery chain. Things get a bit sketchy near this intersection but it's closer than Giant.
74 locals recommend
ALDI
3025 Hamilton St
74 locals recommend
German grocery chain. Things get a bit sketchy near this intersection but it's closer than Giant.
Nice spot for wine, beer and spirits.
54 locals recommend
The Pursuit Wine Bar
1025 H Street Northeast
54 locals recommend
Nice spot for wine, beer and spirits.
Traditional, conventional grocery store near Union Station.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
803 locals recommend
Traditional, conventional grocery store near Union Station.
Shiny new drug and convenience store.
10 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
2724 Good Hope Rd SE
10 locals recommend
Shiny new drug and convenience store.
Friendly staff and a well lit, street-level studio just a few blocks off H St.
6 locals recommend
405 YOGA
1000 Florida Ave NE
6 locals recommend
Friendly staff and a well lit, street-level studio just a few blocks off H St.
Brand new Whole Foods within walking distance! Groceries, produce, hot and salad bar, and an actual bar bar upstairs in the mezzanine level. Sip and shop.
287 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NE
287 locals recommend
Brand new Whole Foods within walking distance! Groceries, produce, hot and salad bar, and an actual bar bar upstairs in the mezzanine level. Sip and shop.
Local laundromat, closes to the house. I do not provide access to laundry facilities.
8 locals recommend
Slow Nickel Series-Laundromat
1101 C St NE
8 locals recommend
Local laundromat, closes to the house. I do not provide access to laundry facilities.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lots of games and indoor mini-golf!
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street Northeast
196 locals recommend
Lots of games and indoor mini-golf!
Edgy crowd, cheap drinks.
61 locals recommend
The Pug
1234 H St NE
61 locals recommend
Edgy crowd, cheap drinks.
Bands and DJ nights at this H Street pioneer.
188 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NE
188 locals recommend
Bands and DJ nights at this H Street pioneer.
Play video games and have some beers.
27 locals recommend
Atlas Arcade
1236 H Street Northeast
27 locals recommend
Play video games and have some beers.
Local hole in the wall, watering hole.
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NE
119 locals recommend
Local hole in the wall, watering hole.

Shopping

It's not just produce. There are lots of vendors selling original art, a flea market, great cafes near by.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
699 locals recommend
It's not just produce. There are lots of vendors selling original art, a flea market, great cafes near by.

Arts & Culture

111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NE
111 locals recommend

Getting Around

Nearest Streetcar stop to Union Station. Free to ride. The shelter includes a sign showing the estimated arrival time.
8 locals recommend
H St & 13th St, NE station
8 locals recommend
Nearest Streetcar stop to Union Station. Free to ride. The shelter includes a sign showing the estimated arrival time.