Guidebook for Washington

Steven & Jane
Steven & Jane
Guidebook for Washington

Essentials

Sweetest owners! They have all the groceries you need and a great selection of wine! There is a liquor store right across the street.
S E Market and Liquor
1500 Independence Ave SE
Sweetest owners! They have all the groceries you need and a great selection of wine! There is a liquor store right across the street.
Grocery Store! Use the bags I have in my kitchen to avoid 5 cent fee for plastic bags and also for easier carry :) There is a lot of parking at Safeway.
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
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Grocery Store! Use the bags I have in my kitchen to avoid 5 cent fee for plastic bags and also for easier carry :) There is a lot of parking at Safeway.
Forget pet food? Metro Mutts sells only the best animal brand foods. It is also dog friendly.
Metro Mutts
407 8th St SE
Forget pet food? Metro Mutts sells only the best animal brand foods. It is also dog friendly.
Harris teeter has underground parking on Potomac Street.
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Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy Dr
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Harris teeter has underground parking on Potomac Street.

Food Scene

They have the yummiest homemade pretzels! Their Mocha Coffee is awesome too. Try out their breakfast sandwiches!
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The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SE
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They have the yummiest homemade pretzels! Their Mocha Coffee is awesome too. Try out their breakfast sandwiches!
Lots of great restaurants!
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Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SE
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Lots of great restaurants!
Breakfast, Sandwiches, Pastries & Coffee! Right around the corner!
257 15th St SE
Breakfast, Sandwiches, Pastries & Coffee! Right around the corner!
$19.75 Set Menu prix fixe Artisan Rustic Bread pain de campagne Mixed Green Salad la salade verte Award-Winning Culotte Steak & Hand-Cut Fries with Secret Sauce steak culotte, frites et sauce secrèt
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Medium Rare
515 8th St SE
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$19.75 Set Menu prix fixe Artisan Rustic Bread pain de campagne Mixed Green Salad la salade verte Award-Winning Culotte Steak & Hand-Cut Fries with Secret Sauce steak culotte, frites et sauce secrèt
Eclectic New American tapas menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with an upstairs lounge
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE
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Eclectic New American tapas menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with an upstairs lounge
Delicious Thai & Sushi Bar
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Nana Thai
406 8th Street Southeast
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Delicious Thai & Sushi Bar
Try one of their famous pop tarts. DC Staple. Hearty eats from morning to night served in airy, art deco-style digs with classic film screenings.
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SE
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Try one of their famous pop tarts. DC Staple. Hearty eats from morning to night served in airy, art deco-style digs with classic film screenings.
Amazing Homemade bread and sandwiches
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Spring Mill Bread Co
701 8th St SE
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Amazing Homemade bread and sandwiches
Absolutely AMAZING Ramen. If you are feeling under the weather, their kimchi ramen is guaranteed to make you feel better. Huge portions so arrive hungry.
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Toki Underground
1234 H St NE
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Absolutely AMAZING Ramen. If you are feeling under the weather, their kimchi ramen is guaranteed to make you feel better. Huge portions so arrive hungry.
GREAT sushi. no need to say more.
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Sticky Rice
1224 H St NE
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GREAT sushi. no need to say more.

Everything Else

Just three blocks from my house, great for those flying into Reagan and to explore DC's sites
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Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SE
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Just three blocks from my house, great for those flying into Reagan and to explore DC's sites
S & J Liquor Store
1500 Massachusetts Ave SE
Sip Sip!
Very convenient and right across the street if you need anything to be cleaned.
15th Street Dry Cleaners
Very convenient and right across the street if you need anything to be cleaned.
Visit Eastern Market on weekend mornings to browse the work of local artisans and sample farm-fresh produce and concoctions If you don't feel like walking back. hop on the EM Metro to Stadium Armory.
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Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Visit Eastern Market on weekend mornings to browse the work of local artisans and sample farm-fresh produce and concoctions If you don't feel like walking back. hop on the EM Metro to Stadium Armory.
25 minute walk to my house, 5 minute cab ride. Very easy commute if you're taking the metro, cab or walking. (Straight shot down Mass Ave)
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Union Station
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25 minute walk to my house, 5 minute cab ride. Very easy commute if you're taking the metro, cab or walking. (Straight shot down Mass Ave)

Sightseeing

A huge park perfect for a picnic or taking the dog for a walk. There are two fenced in playgrounds for the kids.
Lincoln Park Market
A huge park perfect for a picnic or taking the dog for a walk. There are two fenced in playgrounds for the kids.
Beautiful Gardens for walking around, see pillars from the original U.S. Capitol, which was burned down during the War of 1812
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Arboretum
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Beautiful Gardens for walking around, see pillars from the original U.S. Capitol, which was burned down during the War of 1812
Great for taking your dogs on a walk, also very scenic along the park yards
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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
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Great for taking your dogs on a walk, also very scenic along the park yards
This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th President sits with historic inscriptions. Free
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I-Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
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This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th President sits with historic inscriptions. Free
See the original Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights and then research your family's immigration records! Free
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National Archives Research Center
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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See the original Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights and then research your family's immigration records! Free
The NPG gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls. Open Daily, Free
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National Portrait Gallery
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The NPG gives visitors a chance to meet fascinating Americans from more than 225 years of history in its halls. Open Daily, Free
See America's Story told through stamps then walk across the street to see the more-than-100-year-old Union Station and be inspired by its beautiful architecture.
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I-National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NE
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See America's Story told through stamps then walk across the street to see the more-than-100-year-old Union Station and be inspired by its beautiful architecture.
Stroll through the Sculpture Garden to take in the art and fresh air at the same time. The garden features seating for visitors and a fountain that turns into and ice rink in the winter. Free
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National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue Northwest
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Stroll through the Sculpture Garden to take in the art and fresh air at the same time. The garden features seating for visitors and a fountain that turns into and ice rink in the winter. Free
for just 5$ per vehicle, explore the 800 acres of beautiful parkland with green space, hiking, picnic tables, cascading rapids and waterfalls just beyond the beltway. Pet-friendly
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Great Falls
11710 Macarthur Blvd
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for just 5$ per vehicle, explore the 800 acres of beautiful parkland with green space, hiking, picnic tables, cascading rapids and waterfalls just beyond the beltway. Pet-friendly
For a great and inspiring aerial view of the city, visit the Old Post Office Pavillion on Penn Avenue. Take the elevator to the top of the 315-foot-tall clock tower to enjoy 360* of downtown DC
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Old Post Office Pavilion
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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For a great and inspiring aerial view of the city, visit the Old Post Office Pavillion on Penn Avenue. Take the elevator to the top of the 315-foot-tall clock tower to enjoy 360* of downtown DC
10-25$ The beautiful riverside estate of GW includes the iconic Mansion, outbuildings, tomb and working blacksmith shop and farm. Interactive exhibits and over 700 artifacts, Whiskey Distillery!
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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10-25$ The beautiful riverside estate of GW includes the iconic Mansion, outbuildings, tomb and working blacksmith shop and farm. Interactive exhibits and over 700 artifacts, Whiskey Distillery!

Drinks & Nightlife

New England-style seafood outpost with clams, lobster rolls, a raw bar & daily specials. Fun bar hangout
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Hank's Oyster Bar
633 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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New England-style seafood outpost with clams, lobster rolls, a raw bar & daily specials. Fun bar hangout
No cover, No dress code. The DJ always serves up a variety of spins. It is a staple of the H street scene, very hip and fun.
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Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NE
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No cover, No dress code. The DJ always serves up a variety of spins. It is a staple of the H street scene, very hip and fun.
One of the early pioneers on H Street, the Rock & Roll Hotel plays a key role in the D.C. music scene. Ex-funeral parlor turned lounge with vintage decor, bands & DJs, dance floor & rooftop bar
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Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NE
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One of the early pioneers on H Street, the Rock & Roll Hotel plays a key role in the D.C. music scene. Ex-funeral parlor turned lounge with vintage decor, bands & DJs, dance floor & rooftop bar
Bavarian bar with a large heated beer garden/patio, sports on the TVs, German pub grub & beer.
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Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NE
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Bavarian bar with a large heated beer garden/patio, sports on the TVs, German pub grub & beer.

Entertainment & Activities

The Library of Congress, a personal favorite, is the largest library in the entire world as ranked by both shelf space and number of books.
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Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
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The Library of Congress, a personal favorite, is the largest library in the entire world as ranked by both shelf space and number of books.
Southwest Neighborhood Library
900 Wesley Pl SW
Very Cozy
Free! This is a great way to spend a few hours with your friends and kids!
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
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Free! This is a great way to spend a few hours with your friends and kids!
The Yards is a 42-acre development on the Anacostia River waterfront in Washington, D.C. The area is at the center of the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and was originally an annex of the Washington Navy Yard. Enjoy the tranquil waterside view, boardwalk, water features, and exciting events in DC's award-winning park in the vibrant Capitol Riverfront!
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IYards Park
355 Water St SE
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The Yards is a 42-acre development on the Anacostia River waterfront in Washington, D.C. The area is at the center of the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and was originally an annex of the Washington Navy Yard. Enjoy the tranquil waterside view, boardwalk, water features, and exciting events in DC's award-winning park in the vibrant Capitol Riverfront!

Arts & Culture

The Atlas presents innovative, thought-provoking performances, and it provides arts education opportunities for DC’s Near Northeast community.
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Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NE
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The Atlas presents innovative, thought-provoking performances, and it provides arts education opportunities for DC’s Near Northeast community.
With an ever-expanding selection of galleries in the area, H Street is becoming the place to check out new art. A second floor studio-turned-gallery exhibiting a diverse mix of local talent
408 H St NE
408 H Street Northeast
With an ever-expanding selection of galleries in the area, H Street is becoming the place to check out new art. A second floor studio-turned-gallery exhibiting a diverse mix of local talent
Visit the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle, America's first museum of modern art, where access to the permanent collection is free of charge Tuesday through Fridays.
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Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NW
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Visit the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle, America's first museum of modern art, where access to the permanent collection is free of charge Tuesday through Fridays.
Visit the Nat Geo Museum and travel around the world! View engrossing exhibitions that highlight the diversity of international cultures and natural wonders. 8$ for adults, 4$ for kids 5-12
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National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NW
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Visit the Nat Geo Museum and travel around the world! View engrossing exhibitions that highlight the diversity of international cultures and natural wonders. 8$ for adults, 4$ for kids 5-12
Free. It is the nation's first collection of American art, and one of the largest and most expansive collections in the world. Three centuries of art.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street Northwest
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Free. It is the nation's first collection of American art, and one of the largest and most expansive collections in the world. Three centuries of art.
Free. One of my favorite attractions. The Hirshhorn has a rotating roster of exhibitions, steadily engaging audiences with the finest in modern and contemporary artwork.
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I-Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street Southwest
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Free. One of my favorite attractions. The Hirshhorn has a rotating roster of exhibitions, steadily engaging audiences with the finest in modern and contemporary artwork.
Free. Opened in 1910 and is the world's most prominent research and museum complex. More than 7 million people visit the museum per year!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
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Free. Opened in 1910 and is the world's most prominent research and museum complex. More than 7 million people visit the museum per year!
Free. Boasts the world's most expansive collections of Native American objects, photographs, archives and media and contains exhibition galleries along with spaces for performances and lectures.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wabantu BaseMericana
4th Street Southwest
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Free. Boasts the world's most expansive collections of Native American objects, photographs, archives and media and contains exhibition galleries along with spaces for performances and lectures.
AKA "The Castle", due to its central location on the National Mall, the Castle is surrounded by landmarks and attractions. The Freer Gallery of Art is right next door.
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Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SW
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AKA "The Castle", due to its central location on the National Mall, the Castle is surrounded by landmarks and attractions. The Freer Gallery of Art is right next door.
Hop on a Paddle Boat and check out the Cherry Blossoms in the Spring with a great view of the TJ memorial. 15$/hour for a 2 person boat, 24$/hour for a 4 passenger boat.
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Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SW
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Hop on a Paddle Boat and check out the Cherry Blossoms in the Spring with a great view of the TJ memorial. 15$/hour for a 2 person boat, 24$/hour for a 4 passenger boat.