Jacklin's Guidebook
Food scene
Justin and I love to eat here when we can’t agree on what kind of food we want. There are more than a dozen amazing food vendors to choose from. It’s especially lovely on a nice day when you can find outdoor seating.
There are a few other restaurants within a couple of blocks, as well as a small movie theater, a gin distillery, and a dive bar.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEJustin and I love to eat here when we can’t agree on what kind of food we want. There are more than a dozen amazing food vendors to choose from. It’s especially lovely on a nice day when you can find outdoor seating.
There are a few other restaurants within a couple of blocks, as well as a small movie theater, a gin distillery, and a dive bar.
Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NEWe’ve never been, but it’s close and people rave about it!
La Puerta Verde
2001 Fenwick St NEGreat Mexican food and drinks!
Our favorite date night spot. Conveniently located near monuments and museums. Our favorites are the brie and onion jam farm bread, the skillet cornbread, and the chicken and waffles!
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOur favorite date night spot. Conveniently located near monuments and museums. Our favorites are the brie and onion jam farm bread, the skillet cornbread, and the chicken and waffles!
Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NEGreat pizza, close to Union Market
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEFamily friendly, amazing menu, yummy desserts
Do the $50 Balkin Experience. It’s worth it! Endless food and drinks.($35 if you’re not drinking.)
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEDo the $50 Balkin Experience. It’s worth it! Endless food and drinks.($35 if you’re not drinking.)
Personal Favorites
Favorite church. It is filled with replicas of sites from the Holy Land. They provide great tours and have beautiful gardens that you can explore. A great retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
74 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
1400 Quincy St NEFavorite church. It is filled with replicas of sites from the Holy Land. They provide great tours and have beautiful gardens that you can explore. A great retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NWFavorite Pizza
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWFavorite Local Bar
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWFavorite Museum
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEFavorite Brewery
Sightseeing
Amazing interactive experience. Be sure to give yourself enough time to see it all from the ground up!
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWAmazing interactive experience. Be sure to give yourself enough time to see it all from the ground up!
Many people miss this hidden gem! It’s my favorite monument to explore on a nice day. You can walk to it from the Jefferson Memorial.
104 locals recommend
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWMany people miss this hidden gem! It’s my favorite monument to explore on a nice day. You can walk to it from the Jefferson Memorial.
If you have a car, we recommend this place. It’s the cool big brother version of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum. Technically still free but they charge you $15 to park. It’s worth the drive!
111 locals recommend
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum PkwyIf you have a car, we recommend this place. It’s the cool big brother version of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum. Technically still free but they charge you $15 to park. It’s worth the drive!
Great place to spend an afternoon shopping! Plenty of cute places to eat as well.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Great place to spend an afternoon shopping! Plenty of cute places to eat as well.
This is where Justin and I met, so we may be a bit biased. I’m not much of a museum person or an art person, but I love wandering around this place.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
This is where Justin and I met, so we may be a bit biased. I’m not much of a museum person or an art person, but I love wandering around this place.
Farther away than other sights, but if you’re looking for a little nature walk this place is perfect!
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
Farther away than other sights, but if you’re looking for a little nature walk this place is perfect!
Neighborhoods
Just a 10-15 minute walk from the house. Plenty of places for eats and drinks. Trolley can take you to Union Station.
171 locals recommend
H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastJust a 10-15 minute walk from the house. Plenty of places for eats and drinks. Trolley can take you to Union Station.
Wharf Street Southwest
Wharf Street SouthwestCute waterfront area to eat and drink.
Only a ten minute walk away! Several restaurants, a grocery store, and two places I couldn’t live without: Target and TJ Maxx!
22 locals recommend
Ivy City
Only a ten minute walk away! Several restaurants, a grocery store, and two places I couldn’t live without: Target and TJ Maxx!