Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Maketto
1351 H St NEDelicious coffee and breakfast treats!
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEBest bagels around!
Sticky Rice
1224 H St NEDelicious sushi and a fun karaoke bar next door.
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEEthiopian food that is worth checking out
The best ramen in the city... I love the kimchi for it's spice! The wait can be long so go early or late!
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEThe best ramen in the city... I love the kimchi for it's spice! The wait can be long so go early or late!
They don't take reservations and are extremely popular but worth the wait.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThey don't take reservations and are extremely popular but worth the wait.
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SEO-Ku DC
1274 5th St NEThe cocktails and sushi are amazing. We love their rooftop dining.
Parks & Nature
A hidden gem in the city. Depending on the time of year, the trees and flowers can be spectacular. Also where the original Capitol columns are located.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
A hidden gem in the city. Depending on the time of year, the trees and flowers can be spectacular. Also where the original Capitol columns are located.
Arts & Culture
By far, one of my favorites in the city. You can take the X2 from our house almost directly to the Gallery. A must see!
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWBy far, one of my favorites in the city. You can take the X2 from our house almost directly to the Gallery. A must see!
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWNational Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWShopping
On the weekends, there is an awesome outdoor market and flea market. The indoor market is smaller and not open on Monday's.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEOn the weekends, there is an awesome outdoor market and flea market. The indoor market is smaller and not open on Monday's.
Union Market
1309 5th St NEGreat shops for food and house treasures but not open on Monday's.
Essentials
ALDI
3025 Hamilton StBring your own bags and no frills but great prices.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWWhole Foods Market
600 H St NEGetting Around
There are two buses (X8 and X2) and a streetcar that can take you here or you can walk in about 20 minutes.
629 locals recommend
Union Station
There are two buses (X8 and X2) and a streetcar that can take you here or you can walk in about 20 minutes.
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEAbout a 20-25 minute walk.
$7 for the day to rent bikes but you have to dock them at a station every 30 minutes to not get charged extra. I love taking them down to the Capitol and Mall.
211 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
$7 for the day to rent bikes but you have to dock them at a station every 30 minutes to not get charged extra. I love taking them down to the Capitol and Mall.
Sightseeing
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastThe Visitor's Center is beautiful.
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWSmithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW