Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Local-themed upscale grocery serving $4 pints of a rotating selection of local craft beers, with a great patio. Good brunch, too!
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWLocal-themed upscale grocery serving $4 pints of a rotating selection of local craft beers, with a great patio. Good brunch, too!
Shake Shack
1216 18th St NWDelicious frozen custard (and burgers too)
Essentials
The closest cheap grocery store--great for stocking up on ingredients for the week!
345 locals recommend
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThe closest cheap grocery store--great for stocking up on ingredients for the week!
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWExcellent art collection with rotating exhibits
U Street Music Hall
Great concerts in a lively area
Everything Else
Flywheel Sports Dupont
1927 Florida Ave NWSpinning studio offering classes throughout the day
The closest full-service fitness club; offers free trials to new guests
48 locals recommend
Washington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWThe closest full-service fitness club; offers free trials to new guests
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe real-life version of TV's most famous address
See Washington's iconic skyline up close! Great area for picnics, too.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWSee Washington's iconic skyline up close! Great area for picnics, too.
The centerpiece of a vast collection of free museums
92 locals recommend
Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SWThe centerpiece of a vast collection of free museums
Entertainment & Activities
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFree and fun for everyone!
Drinks & Nightlife
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWDive bar with great live music most nights