George & David's Favorite Spots
Shopping
Imarike yase-Eastern
225 7th St SEConvenient, modern day, shopping mecca
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Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StConvenient, modern day, shopping mecca
Georgetown
Swanky, high-end shops and some nice restaurants in the heart of downtown DC
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CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWSwanky, high-end shops and some nice restaurants in the heart of downtown DC
Parks & Nature
Bikers, joggers, soccer players, and just about everyone converge along the Potomac river and beneath the flight path to National Airport. Amazing views of flight operations.
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Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayBikers, joggers, soccer players, and just about everyone converge along the Potomac river and beneath the flight path to National Airport. Amazing views of flight operations.
Charming tree-lined neighborhood park with benches, picnic tables, and a playground.
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Lincoln Park
Charming tree-lined neighborhood park with benches, picnic tables, and a playground.
A nice nearby hike to a hidden tranquil space in the along the Anacostia river.
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Kingman Island
A nice nearby hike to a hidden tranquil space in the along the Anacostia river.
Drinks & Nightlife
Viva Las Vegas on the Potomac! A fun spot for a night out of drinks, dinner, and gambling.
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MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National AveViva Las Vegas on the Potomac! A fun spot for a night out of drinks, dinner, and gambling.
Spacious, modern, excellent concert venue. No matter who is playing here, go see a show!
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The Anthem
901 Wharf St SWSpacious, modern, excellent concert venue. No matter who is playing here, go see a show!
A fun night club for young and old featuring house music DJs to jazz vocals in the upstairs lounge.
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Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th Street NorthwestA fun night club for young and old featuring house music DJs to jazz vocals in the upstairs lounge.
Historic and intimate, a cozy jazz & blues cabaret with drinks and food in Georgetown
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Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWHistoric and intimate, a cozy jazz & blues cabaret with drinks and food in Georgetown
Arts & Culture
My favorite museum in DC. A stunning space where you can spend the day absorbed in the art and history of personality.
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National Portrait Gallery
My favorite museum in DC. A stunning space where you can spend the day absorbed in the art and history of personality.
A prominent venue for arts & culture of national significance with commanding views of the Potomac River features theater, dance, opera, and performing arts of all sorts. Some events are free. Check the schedule online.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWA prominent venue for arts & culture of national significance with commanding views of the Potomac River features theater, dance, opera, and performing arts of all sorts. Some events are free. Check the schedule online.
A dynamic, provocative community theater in the heart of town.
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Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NWA dynamic, provocative community theater in the heart of town.
A wonderful museum honoring the history and celebrating the culture and contributions of African Americans.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokusebenza Nokwethenjelwa Kwezobomi Ngezwe Labantu Abamnyama
1400 Constitution Ave. NWA wonderful museum honoring the history and celebrating the culture and contributions of African Americans.
National Theatre DC
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFeaturing touring Broadway shows
Wonderful in-town theatrical performances
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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St SWWonderful in-town theatrical performances
The most popular art museum in the United States in terms of traffic.
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National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestThe most popular art museum in the United States in terms of traffic.
Sightseeing
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W Street SoutheastTour the historic home of Frederick Douglass.
A beautiful park along the Anacostia River with restaurants, some shops, bike trails, a marina, and outdoor concerts in summer.
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IYards Park
355 Water St SEA beautiful park along the Anacostia River with restaurants, some shops, bike trails, a marina, and outdoor concerts in summer.
America's beautiful promenade of museums and monuments. Lots of walking - consider renting a bike or scooter.
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I-National Mall
America's beautiful promenade of museums and monuments. Lots of walking - consider renting a bike or scooter.
Visit and tour the home and grounds of America's first president George Washington, a full day of activities.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyVisit and tour the home and grounds of America's first president George Washington, a full day of activities.
See the space shuttle, the Concorde and many other aeronautical wonders in this amazing museum near Dulles Airport
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Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum PkwySee the space shuttle, the Concorde and many other aeronautical wonders in this amazing museum near Dulles Airport
Food scene
Swanky atmosphere that feels more like LA than DC. Modern twist on classic Italian fare. This restaurant feels like an Oscar party.
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RPM Italian
650 K St NWSwanky atmosphere that feels more like LA than DC. Modern twist on classic Italian fare. This restaurant feels like an Oscar party.
Tasty and modern Mexican food overlooking the water at Yards Park at Navy Yard.
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Agua 301 Restaurant
301 Water St SETasty and modern Mexican food overlooking the water at Yards Park at Navy Yard.
Delicious traditional Spanish tapas in a cozy, classy bistro .
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Joselito Casa de Comidas
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEDelicious traditional Spanish tapas in a cozy, classy bistro .
Delightful , festive Balkan food in a bustling and chic dining room.
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Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEDelightful , festive Balkan food in a bustling and chic dining room.
Del Mar de Fabio Trabocchi
791 Wharf St SWTaco City DC
1102 8th St SEAuthentic flavorful tacos in a cute cozy cafe.
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SELittle Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat American style diner food. Best nearby full breakfast.
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGreat American style diner food. Best nearby full breakfast.
matchbox
521 8th St SEBest barbecue - ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, delicious sides.
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Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company- DC Store
2418 Wisconsin Ave NWBest barbecue - ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, delicious sides.
Belga Café
514 8th St SEBrasserie Beck
1101 K St NWOn 14th Street in the heart of the city, a little visit to France for the best in French food in a beautiful and romantic dining room.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWOn 14th Street in the heart of the city, a little visit to France for the best in French food in a beautiful and romantic dining room.
My favorite Ethiopian food by far - a fresh and modern take on traditional Ethiopian food, bright flavors, nice decor, great service.
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Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEMy favorite Ethiopian food by far - a fresh and modern take on traditional Ethiopian food, bright flavors, nice decor, great service.
Famous and top-notch Mexican cuisine in NW DC. Get the swirl margarita!
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Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWFamous and top-notch Mexican cuisine in NW DC. Get the swirl margarita!
Union Market
1309 5th St NEInteresting and artisanal food hall in NE DC
Our neighborhood coffee house, food hall, and drinking establishment with pizza, burgers, tacos, sushi and an Italian restaurant. Bring your phone which is the only way to order!
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The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOur neighborhood coffee house, food hall, and drinking establishment with pizza, burgers, tacos, sushi and an Italian restaurant. Bring your phone which is the only way to order!
Our neighborhood coffee and breakfast spot 3 blocks away with a cute patio. All kind of pretzel treats from breakfast sliders, pretzel dogs, and calzones.
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The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEOur neighborhood coffee and breakfast spot 3 blocks away with a cute patio. All kind of pretzel treats from breakfast sliders, pretzel dogs, and calzones.
Neighborhoods
Eclectic, fun, urban, and hip street lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and a free street car
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H Street Corridor
Eclectic, fun, urban, and hip street lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and a free street car
Shops and restaurants abound in this traditional NW DC neighborhood with more attractions at 14th Street NW a few blocks to the east.
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Dupont Circle
Shops and restaurants abound in this traditional NW DC neighborhood with more attractions at 14th Street NW a few blocks to the east.
Vibrant neighborhood and nightlife spot for restaurants, some nice roof top bars, sightseeing, and people watching.
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District Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWVibrant neighborhood and nightlife spot for restaurants, some nice roof top bars, sightseeing, and people watching.