Guidebook for the DMV (District, Maryland, Virginia)
Food Scene
Just yes. Perfect diner food 24 hours a day. A neighborhood staple. Stays packed after 11PM with nightlife folks trying to recover with french toast and eggs!
63 locals recommend
Bob & Edith's Diner
2310 Columbia PikeJust yes. Perfect diner food 24 hours a day. A neighborhood staple. Stays packed after 11PM with nightlife folks trying to recover with french toast and eggs!
Go here for brunch: get the Sweet Potato Pancakes, dusted with confectionary sugar and a side of eggs and bacon; add some freshly squeezed juice and you're set.
Log on to the free wi-fi or enjoy a bottomless mimosa.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGo here for brunch: get the Sweet Potato Pancakes, dusted with confectionary sugar and a side of eggs and bacon; add some freshly squeezed juice and you're set.
Log on to the free wi-fi or enjoy a bottomless mimosa.
If you're going to go for a Happy Hour and don't want to break the bank, check out this winery in SE at Navy Yard. Get the "flight" of sample wines, the onion toast (trust me) and the brussel sprouts aka "crack greens".
37 locals recommend
District Winery
385 Water St SEIf you're going to go for a Happy Hour and don't want to break the bank, check out this winery in SE at Navy Yard. Get the "flight" of sample wines, the onion toast (trust me) and the brussel sprouts aka "crack greens".
This was one of the very first spots I at at for HH when I moved to DC: Greek and LOVING it.
Get the lollipop chicken, the french fries drizzled in cheese, the gyro, the flamed up cheese, hell just get it all. #worththetrip
104 locals recommend
Cava Mezze
527 8th St SEThis was one of the very first spots I at at for HH when I moved to DC: Greek and LOVING it.
Get the lollipop chicken, the french fries drizzled in cheese, the gyro, the flamed up cheese, hell just get it all. #worththetrip
Espita Mezcaleria
1250 9th St NWShopping
Recently renovated and showing in a beautiful way; they added new stores and eateries. Go here to get your shop on or to get a burger from Shake Shack!
319 locals recommend
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StRecently renovated and showing in a beautiful way; they added new stores and eateries. Go here to get your shop on or to get a burger from Shake Shack!
Georgetown
Great day shopping. Grab a Sbux or hang out with friends
Getting Around
Yellow and Blue Line are great. For a quick ride into Chinatown, hit the Yellow Line. Looking to go closer to 14th street, catch the Blue line. Mount Vernon Square/D.C. Convention Center, hop on the yellow and be dropped off directly under the convention center.
NOTE: The metro closes by midnight on the weekends unless the District extends it's hours. Be aware of closing times and get there approx. 30 minutes before closing.
82 locals recommend
Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes StYellow and Blue Line are great. For a quick ride into Chinatown, hit the Yellow Line. Looking to go closer to 14th street, catch the Blue line. Mount Vernon Square/D.C. Convention Center, hop on the yellow and be dropped off directly under the convention center.
NOTE: The metro closes by midnight on the weekends unless the District extends it's hours. Be aware of closing times and get there approx. 30 minutes before closing.
This metro leads to the Green Line aka the Soul Line, with immediate access to center city D.C. Be sure to catch the Bus at the end of the block to the metro.
This is an urban up and coming area. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Be it in CH or any other part of the District.
17 locals recommend
Congress Heights Station
1290 Alabama Ave SEThis metro leads to the Green Line aka the Soul Line, with immediate access to center city D.C. Be sure to catch the Bus at the end of the block to the metro.
This is an urban up and coming area. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Be it in CH or any other part of the District.
Navy Yard Metro station
Access to the World Series Champion Nationals Ball Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of bars and restaurants on U. Street. Just go there and walk around and you will find plenty of places to stop and go.
98 locals recommend
Cardozo
Lots of bars and restaurants on U. Street. Just go there and walk around and you will find plenty of places to stop and go.
Get off at Mt. Vernon Metro and access amazing places to eat, workout, people watch and enjoy D.C.
88 locals recommend
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NWGet off at Mt. Vernon Metro and access amazing places to eat, workout, people watch and enjoy D.C.
Marvin
2007 14th St NWOnce again..brunch lol
City Winery DC
1350 Okie Street NortheastLook for live music, comedians, group events and of course wine.
Entertainment & Activities
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National AveEssentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StThis is an uber ride. It's a bit far but great prices.
Grab some essentials; this space is stocked but busy, so get there early.
30 locals recommend
Giant Food
4119 Branch AveGrab some essentials; this space is stocked but busy, so get there early.
The NMAAHC is a must-see!
Get up early Saturday morning and be in line by 10 AM (park at the Reagan Building using Parking Panda App).
Start on the bottom floor! Do not start at the top floor, start at the bottom floor, but get there early b/c the elevator makes the line long.
Make sure you eat lunch at the cafe!
Wear the most comfortable shoes you have on this trip; you will thank me later!
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWThe NMAAHC is a must-see!
Get up early Saturday morning and be in line by 10 AM (park at the Reagan Building using Parking Panda App).
Start on the bottom floor! Do not start at the top floor, start at the bottom floor, but get there early b/c the elevator makes the line long.
Make sure you eat lunch at the cafe!
Wear the most comfortable shoes you have on this trip; you will thank me later!
Sightseeing
The Yards Park
355 Water St SE