Orange Door DC Guidebook
Food scene
A local DC ice cream spot for you and your family to visit. Try the mango sorbet, it's amazing!
Capital City Creamery
3023 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEA local DC ice cream spot for you and your family to visit. Try the mango sorbet, it's amazing!
Great place for soul food in DC. Try the sweet potato pie, turkey wings and smothered chicken. You can't go wrong!
8 locals recommend
Henry's Soul Cafe
5431 MD-210Great place for soul food in DC. Try the sweet potato pie, turkey wings and smothered chicken. You can't go wrong!
Visiting the Navy Yard? El Bebe is a must if you're into tacos! Try the pork belly taco and the shrimp taco. So good!
Él Bebe
99 M St SEVisiting the Navy Yard? El Bebe is a must if you're into tacos! Try the pork belly taco and the shrimp taco. So good!
Looking for ice cream at the Navy Yard? Say no more! This spot is a local favorite. Don't be surprised if the line is out the door! Try the Marion Berry with graham crackers and you won't be disappointed.
52 locals recommend
Ice Cream Jubilee
301 Water St SELooking for ice cream at the Navy Yard? Say no more! This spot is a local favorite. Don't be surprised if the line is out the door! Try the Marion Berry with graham crackers and you won't be disappointed.
Lovely restaurant with amazing food! Try the mango slushies and you won't regret it!
15 locals recommend
Mi Vida Restaurante
98 District Square SWLovely restaurant with amazing food! Try the mango slushies and you won't regret it!
An absolute favorite for an amazing farm to table brunch. Good scenery by the Georgetown Waterfront and plenty to do in the area! Try the Jefferson filled donuts or the hot crab and artichoke dip. You can’t go wrong here!
86 locals recommend
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestAn absolute favorite for an amazing farm to table brunch. Good scenery by the Georgetown Waterfront and plenty to do in the area! Try the Jefferson filled donuts or the hot crab and artichoke dip. You can’t go wrong here!
A lovely brunch place! Great farm to table food. Make sure to book ahead!
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWA lovely brunch place! Great farm to table food. Make sure to book ahead!
One of my favorite restaurants for Mexican food. Try a fish taco or Marisco Saltado. You can’t go wrong! Great brunch scene as well!!
135 locals recommend
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWOne of my favorite restaurants for Mexican food. Try a fish taco or Marisco Saltado. You can’t go wrong! Great brunch scene as well!!
Located near Eastern Market, this place is a staple for ‘brunch with your friends!’ Amazing food, service and tapas all day!
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SELocated near Eastern Market, this place is a staple for ‘brunch with your friends!’ Amazing food, service and tapas all day!
Great place for brunch on the weekends and lunch during the week! Enjoy the sights and sounds that U street has to offer while on their upstairs balcony!
322 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWGreat place for brunch on the weekends and lunch during the week! Enjoy the sights and sounds that U street has to offer while on their upstairs balcony!
Upscale brunch restaurant with amazing food and service! Try the blueberry pancakes or the steak and eggs!
34 locals recommend
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWUpscale brunch restaurant with amazing food and service! Try the blueberry pancakes or the steak and eggs!
RowHouse
69 Q Street SouthwestA lovely local restaurant with great food and vibes! Try the poutine!
Upscale eatery close to home! Have you tried their Chesapeake Oysters??
6 locals recommend
The Point D.C.
2100 2nd Street SouthwestUpscale eatery close to home! Have you tried their Chesapeake Oysters??
Local Eats
Great local eatery for good homemade pizza. My favorite is the pepperoni pizza.
21 locals recommend
Mama's Pizza Kitchen
2028 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEGreat local eatery for good homemade pizza. My favorite is the pepperoni pizza.
Down to earth local spot for smoothies, juices and healthy eats. Try the Marion Berry and Bob Marley Smoothie and Spinach patty
32 locals recommend
Turning Natural
1380 H St NEDown to earth local spot for smoothies, juices and healthy eats. Try the Marion Berry and Bob Marley Smoothie and Spinach patty
If you're a fan of Caribbean food and need a quick bite, drop by the intersection of Pleasant Street and MLK to get a food truck favorite! Try the jerk chicken and spice up your life!
8 locals recommend
Caribbean Citations
1208 Maple View Pl SEIf you're a fan of Caribbean food and need a quick bite, drop by the intersection of Pleasant Street and MLK to get a food truck favorite! Try the jerk chicken and spice up your life!
Great place to view local farmers market food and products. Opens every Saturday/ Sunday from 9am- 5pm. Get a taste of what DC has to offer!
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEGreat place to view local farmers market food and products. Opens every Saturday/ Sunday from 9am- 5pm. Get a taste of what DC has to offer!
Food & Nightlife
A DC staple for good food, drinks and live music and live spoken word. Open mic night is on Tuesdays from 7p-9p. Be sure to arrive early!
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA DC staple for good food, drinks and live music and live spoken word. Open mic night is on Tuesdays from 7p-9p. Be sure to arrive early!
Lovely views! Tour DC's first winery, and get some of the best wine DC has to offer!
37 locals recommend
District Winery
385 Water St SELovely views! Tour DC's first winery, and get some of the best wine DC has to offer!
If you're into happy hour, come here for the best pitchers of frozen margaritas DC has to offer!
28 locals recommend
Agua 301 Restaurant
301 Water St SEIf you're into happy hour, come here for the best pitchers of frozen margaritas DC has to offer!
The best rooftop bar/ restaurant experiences at the Wharf! Make sure to come early or make reservations in advance!
18 locals recommend
Whiskey Charlie
975 7th St SWThe best rooftop bar/ restaurant experiences at the Wharf! Make sure to come early or make reservations in advance!
Located across the street from the Nationals Ball Park, this bar offers the best 'Sports Bar' experience DC has to offer! With 23 beers on draft, you can't go wrong! Bud Light makes 24!
Walter’s Sports Bar
10 N Street SoutheastLocated across the street from the Nationals Ball Park, this bar offers the best 'Sports Bar' experience DC has to offer! With 23 beers on draft, you can't go wrong! Bud Light makes 24!
DC’s best and favorite beer garden in the Shaw District. Bring your dog!
205 locals recommend
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWDC’s best and favorite beer garden in the Shaw District. Bring your dog!
TAKODA
715 Florida Avenue NorthwestA local favorite rooftop restaurant and beer garden. Bring your friends!
Attractions
Great place for baseball fans, make sure you're a Nationals fan!!!
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEGreat place for baseball fans, make sure you're a Nationals fan!!!
Soccer games and various outdoor events are held here. A 10 minute or less drive from the airbnb!
54 locals recommend
Audi Field
100 Potomac Ave SWSoccer games and various outdoor events are held here. A 10 minute or less drive from the airbnb!
Venue to watch the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals plat
305 locals recommend
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWVenue to watch the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals plat
Boating In DC The Wharf Boathouse
710 Water St SWFun place to boat, rent a boat, or have a boat party
FedExField
1600 Fedex WayVenue for football events
Indoor Adult-only put put golf at it's finest! The food is also amazing!
10 locals recommend
Swingers the crazy golf club
1330 19th St NWIndoor Adult-only put put golf at it's finest! The food is also amazing!
Topgolf
6400 Clipper WayIndoor/ outdoor driving range that's an way to hang out with friends.
National Mall
A must- see for tourists. Hands down!
Sightseeing
Capital Bikeshare
Come out here to rent a bike and tour the city for $8/day!
Bike and Roll DC
Great venue to borrow a bike or do a guided bike tour of DC!
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWNational Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWNational Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWSmithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street NorthwestNeighborhoods
Great area to bar hop and enjoy the taste of local restaurants in DC
133 locals recommend
H Street Corridor
Great area to bar hop and enjoy the taste of local restaurants in DC
Adams Morgan
Great area for beer, bar crawls and good old nighttime fun.
Georgetown
Great area for high end shopping, food and waterfront parks.
Home of Ben’s Chili Bowl, U street has been a modern staple in DC. Enjoy food, lounges and of course, make sure to get a chili half smoke or chili bowl from Ben’s!
98 locals recommend
U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestHome of Ben’s Chili Bowl, U street has been a modern staple in DC. Enjoy food, lounges and of course, make sure to get a chili half smoke or chili bowl from Ben’s!
The Great Outdoors
Local trails and parks that you can get to during your stay
Great place to walk/ hike with amazing views! Bring the family for an amazing outdoor adventure!
226 locals recommend
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrGreat place to walk/ hike with amazing views! Bring the family for an amazing outdoor adventure!
Great place to walk, run and hike. The beginning of which is in Georgetown.
C&O Canal Towpath Mile 12
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal TowpathGreat place to walk, run and hike. The beginning of which is in Georgetown.
One of the largest parks in the country, a great place to enjoy nature, have a picnic or get in some good miles on a walk/run/ jog!
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWOne of the largest parks in the country, a great place to enjoy nature, have a picnic or get in some good miles on a walk/run/ jog!
Great place to walk/ hike with amazing views! Bring the family for an amazing outdoor adventure!
226 locals recommend
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrGreat place to walk/ hike with amazing views! Bring the family for an amazing outdoor adventure!
Local DC park, a 5 minute drive from your airbnb, housed with an outdoor pool, weight room, and a trail to walk, run, or cycle on!
65 locals recommend
Anacostia Park
1500 Anacostia DrLocal DC park, a 5 minute drive from your airbnb, housed with an outdoor pool, weight room, and a trail to walk, run, or cycle on!
Another great trail close to home! An 18.5-mile section of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River and monuments, passing points of interest like Theodore Roosevelt Island, Old Town Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery and the local favorite, Gravelly Point (at the north end of Reagan National Airport's main runway, where planes take off and land overhead).
15 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailAnother great trail close to home! An 18.5-mile section of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River and monuments, passing points of interest like Theodore Roosevelt Island, Old Town Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery and the local favorite, Gravelly Point (at the north end of Reagan National Airport's main runway, where planes take off and land overhead).