Guidebook for Washington

Sarah
Guidebook for Washington

Arts & Culture

This is the hidden gem of Washington's museums. It's one of few that charge, but it's worth it! It's quaint and has a great outdoor patio.
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Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NW
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This is the hidden gem of Washington's museums. It's one of few that charge, but it's worth it! It's quaint and has a great outdoor patio.
My favorite movie theater that plays mostly indie movies.
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Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NW
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My favorite movie theater that plays mostly indie movies.

Food Scene

My favorite neighborhood pizza spot! It's good for a casual table service meal. It has outdoor seating with heat lamps. My favorite is the atomica pizza.
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Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NW
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My favorite neighborhood pizza spot! It's good for a casual table service meal. It has outdoor seating with heat lamps. My favorite is the atomica pizza.
One of the most loved restaurants in Washington for both brunch and dinner!
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
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One of the most loved restaurants in Washington for both brunch and dinner!
Part coffee shop, part café (with food service and a separate bar). Great for browsing or eating!
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Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NW
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Part coffee shop, part café (with food service and a separate bar). Great for browsing or eating!
This is the most reserved restaurant in the city -- and deservedly so! It's delicious for both brunch and dinner.
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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This is the most reserved restaurant in the city -- and deservedly so! It's delicious for both brunch and dinner.
As close to Brooklyn as you can get in Washington. Try the honey badger (it's not on the menu) -- it's espresso, honey, and milk!
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The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NW
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As close to Brooklyn as you can get in Washington. Try the honey badger (it's not on the menu) -- it's espresso, honey, and milk!
It's not at all a grocery store -- it's a quaint restaurant serving a delicious burger, known as a "Proper Burger"! It's also a great place to sit for drinks.
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Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NW
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It's not at all a grocery store -- it's a quaint restaurant serving a delicious burger, known as a "Proper Burger"! It's also a great place to sit for drinks.
If you want to grab a delicious salad and go, stop by Sweetgreen.
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sweetgreen Dupont
1512 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
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If you want to grab a delicious salad and go, stop by Sweetgreen.

Everything Else

If you want to get a good workout in, Flywheel is an indoor cycling studio (with barre classes upstairs) a few blocks away. First class is free!
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Flywheel Sports Dupont
1927 Florida Ave NW
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If you want to get a good workout in, Flywheel is an indoor cycling studio (with barre classes upstairs) a few blocks away. First class is free!
Check out the First Ladies dresses, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and other hallmarks of U.S. culture. Like all Smithsonian institutions, it's free!
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokusebenza Wokunxibelelwano Wamazwe oMzantsi Afrika
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
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Check out the First Ladies dresses, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and other hallmarks of U.S. culture. Like all Smithsonian institutions, it's free!
It's free AND you can check out baby pandas!
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
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It's free AND you can check out baby pandas!
The Georgetown waterfront is a beautiful place to indulge in a cupcake from one of the nearby bakeries (Georgetown Cupcake and Baked and Wired are the best!).
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NW
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The Georgetown waterfront is a beautiful place to indulge in a cupcake from one of the nearby bakeries (Georgetown Cupcake and Baked and Wired are the best!).
I'm a New Yorker, so I take bagels very seriously. This is as good as they come in Washington. Remember to bring cash (it's cash only) - they also have an ATM!
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Bagels Etc.
2122 P St NW
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I'm a New Yorker, so I take bagels very seriously. This is as good as they come in Washington. Remember to bring cash (it's cash only) - they also have an ATM!
Glen's is an upscale market, so it's not always best for the everyday groceries. I go here for the $10 brunch and the $4 local beer and wine on tap!
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Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NW
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Glen's is an upscale market, so it's not always best for the everyday groceries. I go here for the $10 brunch and the $4 local beer and wine on tap!

Drinks & Nightlife

My favorite brewery and place to grab a bite to eat in the city. Try the southern chicken filet sandwich!
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Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NE
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My favorite brewery and place to grab a bite to eat in the city. Try the southern chicken filet sandwich!
This is a low-key hangout spot for 20-somethings with great happy hour specials.
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Black Jack
1612 14th St NW
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This is a low-key hangout spot for 20-somethings with great happy hour specials.

Sightseeing

Put your walking shoes on, but you won't want to miss this if you're a first time DC visitor.
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I-Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
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Put your walking shoes on, but you won't want to miss this if you're a first time DC visitor.

Essentials

There isn't always the best customer service or selection, but this is the nearest grocery store.
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Safeway
5101 Wilson Blvd
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There isn't always the best customer service or selection, but this is the nearest grocery store.
This is the nearest Whole Foods -- they have a hot bar for quick food on the go.
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW
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This is the nearest Whole Foods -- they have a hot bar for quick food on the go.