Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

Very cozy spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu changes frequently but the food is unique and tasty!
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NW
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Very cozy spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu changes frequently but the food is unique and tasty!
Authentic BBQ in the middle of DC!
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DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NW
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Authentic BBQ in the middle of DC!
Trendy new spot for higher-end cuisine. Very buzzy among the DC food scene!
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St. Anselm
1250 5th St NE
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Trendy new spot for higher-end cuisine. Very buzzy among the DC food scene!
Great, simple Indian food with quick take-away service as well as eat-in tables.
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Indigo
243 K St NE
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Great, simple Indian food with quick take-away service as well as eat-in tables.
Large indoor market with food stalls and stores selling locally-made goods. There is something for everyone in the market.
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Mercado de pulgas Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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Large indoor market with food stalls and stores selling locally-made goods. There is something for everyone in the market.
Fun pub and restaurant with excellent food and great drinks.
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Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NW
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Fun pub and restaurant with excellent food and great drinks.
Some of the best Italian food in the city. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW
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Some of the best Italian food in the city. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Very close local pizza place that does a great deal on pizza for pickup!
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Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NW
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Very close local pizza place that does a great deal on pizza for pickup!
Delicious Neopolitan style pizza and amazingly creative Italian dishes. If you like wood fired pizza, we highly recommend Stellina.
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Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NE
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Delicious Neopolitan style pizza and amazingly creative Italian dishes. If you like wood fired pizza, we highly recommend Stellina.

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing neighborhood bar that has a little of everything: great food, unique cocktails, great beer and friendly service. Trivia is on Monday nights!
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street Northwest
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Amazing neighborhood bar that has a little of everything: great food, unique cocktails, great beer and friendly service. Trivia is on Monday nights!
Dark and cozy cocktail bar with an amazing atmosphere and great drinks.
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Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NW
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Dark and cozy cocktail bar with an amazing atmosphere and great drinks.
Craft distillery that makes their own amazing spirits. The small bar is a great hang out spot to sample drinks containing the house-made rum.
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Cotton & Reed
1330 5th St NE
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Craft distillery that makes their own amazing spirits. The small bar is a great hang out spot to sample drinks containing the house-made rum.
The 9:30 Club is an iconic DC music venue that has hosted countless shows in its history. It is a great opportunity to see up-and-coming bands, as well as established artists in an intimate atmosphere. This is by far our favorite DC music spot!
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9:30
815 V St NW
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The 9:30 Club is an iconic DC music venue that has hosted countless shows in its history. It is a great opportunity to see up-and-coming bands, as well as established artists in an intimate atmosphere. This is by far our favorite DC music spot!
Small, chill dive bar with a great vibe. The perfect choice when you just want to hang out and have a couple of cheap beers. Eclectic live music is common, including the iconic "Granny and the Boys"!
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Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NW
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Small, chill dive bar with a great vibe. The perfect choice when you just want to hang out and have a couple of cheap beers. Eclectic live music is common, including the iconic "Granny and the Boys"!
The premier beer bar in DC and one of the best in the country, period. The constantly rotating draft list is guaranteed to have many beers you've never tried, and probably many you've never heard of!
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ChurchKey
1337 14th St NW
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The premier beer bar in DC and one of the best in the country, period. The constantly rotating draft list is guaranteed to have many beers you've never tried, and probably many you've never heard of!
This bar is hard to classify! It is unique to DC, but should not be considered a true Dive Bar. Good cheap drinks, great happy hour, cool deck and friendly people. Off the beaten path, but a great spot!
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Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NE
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This bar is hard to classify! It is unique to DC, but should not be considered a true Dive Bar. Good cheap drinks, great happy hour, cool deck and friendly people. Off the beaten path, but a great spot!

Arts & Culture

You likely know about the more famous museums in town. We recommend the East Building of the National Gallery of Art due to its stunning architecture and great collection of modern art. Make sure you make it to the roof!
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National Gallery of Art - East Building
4th Street Northwest
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You likely know about the more famous museums in town. We recommend the East Building of the National Gallery of Art due to its stunning architecture and great collection of modern art. Make sure you make it to the roof!
One of the newest museums on the National Mall. A powerful and informative experience.
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Museu Nacional de História e Cultura Afro-Americana
1400 Constitution Ave. NW
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One of the newest museums on the National Mall. A powerful and informative experience.
This museum is located off the National Mall, so it might be overlooked on your typical Smithsonian-crawl. But it is not to be missed!
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Galeria Nacional de Retratos
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This museum is located off the National Mall, so it might be overlooked on your typical Smithsonian-crawl. But it is not to be missed!
Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden that is adjacent to the National Gallery of Art. It is the perfect place to relax amid the hustle and bustle of downtown. There is a cafe as well.
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National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden
7th Street Northwest
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Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden that is adjacent to the National Gallery of Art. It is the perfect place to relax amid the hustle and bustle of downtown. There is a cafe as well.

Sightseeing

The Jefferson Building is a slightly under-the-radar destination on Capitol Hill. It is beautifully ornate and contains Thomas Jefferson's personal library.
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Library Of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Building
10 Independence Ave SE
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The Jefferson Building is a slightly under-the-radar destination on Capitol Hill. It is beautifully ornate and contains Thomas Jefferson's personal library.
Take a stroll up and down Massachusetts Avenue to view the Embassies of many countries. These buildings often offer beautiful architecture that is reminiscent of the countries they represent. Embassies also commonly offer special events, so check online to see if anything is happening!
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Embassy Row
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Take a stroll up and down Massachusetts Avenue to view the Embassies of many countries. These buildings often offer beautiful architecture that is reminiscent of the countries they represent. Embassies also commonly offer special events, so check online to see if anything is happening!
Of course the entire Smithsonian Institution is a cultural landmark; but the Air Space Museum in particular is one of our favorites.
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National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW
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Of course the entire Smithsonian Institution is a cultural landmark; but the Air Space Museum in particular is one of our favorites.

Parks & Nature

Officially known as Meridian Hill Park, this unique outdoor space is known as Malcolm X Park to locals. This is a great spot to people-watch and to stretch your legs in the city.
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Parque Meridian Hill
W Street Northwest
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Officially known as Meridian Hill Park, this unique outdoor space is known as Malcolm X Park to locals. This is a great spot to people-watch and to stretch your legs in the city.
For such a huge place, the National Arboretum flies a bit under the radar. We recommend the Bonsai and Penjing Museum, but the entire grounds are beautiful.
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Arboreto Nacional dos Estados Unidos
3501 New York Ave NE
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For such a huge place, the National Arboretum flies a bit under the radar. We recommend the Bonsai and Penjing Museum, but the entire grounds are beautiful.

Getting Around

Union Station is DC's main transportation hub. There is a Metro stop, Amtrak station and local train station (MARC and VRE). In addition, all major bus carriers (Greyhound, Bolt, Megabus, etc.) operate from the station.
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Estação da União
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Union Station is DC's main transportation hub. There is a Metro stop, Amtrak station and local train station (MARC and VRE). In addition, all major bus carriers (Greyhound, Bolt, Megabus, etc.) operate from the station.
The NoMa-Gallaudet New York Avenue station is a ~10 minute walk from the unit. The Metro system runs all over DC, and into Maryland and Virginia.
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NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NE
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The NoMa-Gallaudet New York Avenue station is a ~10 minute walk from the unit. The Metro system runs all over DC, and into Maryland and Virginia.

Shopping

These are a few nearby places that we recommend for gifts; for yourself or others!
While not a local business, this is REI's flagship store in the DC region. It is huge!
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REI Co-op
201 M St NE
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While not a local business, this is REI's flagship store in the DC region. It is huge!
Great local bookstore.
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Politics and Prose at Union Market
1324 5th St NE
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Great local bookstore.
Another great local bookstore!
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Solid State Books
600F H St NE
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Another great local bookstore!
Best place to buy craft beer in the city. They have a great selection of local beers, and the staff really knows their stuff.
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Craft Beer Cellar DC
301 H St NE
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Best place to buy craft beer in the city. They have a great selection of local beers, and the staff really knows their stuff.