Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWIt's a must-see attraction
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWAmelia Earhart's plane is here
National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NWReally awesome photographs and exhibits
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWIt leaves a lasting impression
It's tied with the Lincoln memorial for my favorite monument
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWIt's tied with the Lincoln memorial for my favorite monument
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWIt's breathtaking
Very cool mix of text and installations with the surroundings
104 locals recommend
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWVery cool mix of text and installations with the surroundings
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestModern art
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWThe quotes around the sculpture are inspiring
World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWIt pays homage to the veterans' sacrifices
Sit in on the floor sessions to see the democratic process in action
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastSit in on the floor sessions to see the democratic process in action
National Archives Research Center
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NWSee the Declaration of Independence here
Capital Bikeshare 14th and Rhode Island Ave NW
Bike rental hub
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWConvenient grocery
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWSupermarket
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWI love TJs!
Shopping
CVS
1418 P St NWFor any forgotten toiletries
Logan Hardware
1734 14th St NWFor any odds and ends around the house
Unleashed by Petco
1550 7th St NWDog supply shop in walking distance (with dog baths)
Food Scene
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWOne of many options
Slipstream
1333 14th St NWGood coffee and drinks from a small business
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee
1418 14th St NWAnother local coffee and ice cream shop
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEStronger coffee
The Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NWDecent coffee, great treats
Dunkin'
2750 14th St NWDunkie's for all the New Englanders
Thaitanic @ Columbia Heights
3462 14th Street NorthwestThai food option 1
Teak Wood
1323 14th St NWThai food option 2
B Too
1324 14th St NWBelgium food
Birch & Barley
1337 14th St NWAmerican food
the pig
1320 14th St NWPork intensive food
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWQuick salad stop
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWQuick Mexican food
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEGood local eats and drinks with live music
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestRamen restaurant with outdoor seating and good drinks
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastItalian food
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWTastier Italian food
Etto
1541 14th St NWPizza and drinks
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWFrench food
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWSpanish tapas food
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWGood strong coffee near the dog park
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWCoffee bar with decent wifi and outdoor seating
Drinks & Nightlife
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWBeer bar
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWWine bar w/nice outdoor seating area in back
Cork Wine Bar & Market
1805 14th St NWWine bar with good food
Arts & Culture
Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NWLive theater close to home
Source
1835 14th St NWSmaller black box theater
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWConcert venue
9:30
815 V St NWLarger concert venue
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWRenovated historical live music venue
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St NWLarge live music venue
The Hamilton
600 14th St NWCool concert venue downtown
Everything Else
Shaw Dog Park
1673 11th St NWFor your four legged friends
Dupont Circle
Lots to do and see here
Wells Fargo Bank
3325 14th St NWThis one has more ATMs than the P street location
Logan Circle
This is just up the street and a prime spot for people watching
B. Fit
1339 14th St NWBarre studio around the corner
VIDA Fitness Logan Circle
1517 15th St NWNeighborhood gym
Logan 14 Aveda Salon & Spa
1314 14th St NWFancy hair salon