Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Intimate coffee shop that serves an awesome cafe latte.
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Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
Intimate coffee shop that serves an awesome cafe latte.
This restaurant/bar serves fantastic sushi and cocktails for a nice evening with your significant other.
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1215 Connecticut Ave NWThis restaurant/bar serves fantastic sushi and cocktails for a nice evening with your significant other.
This is a restaurant, a bookstore, and bar combined into one single space. Good place for a simple Sunday brunch.
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Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWThis is a restaurant, a bookstore, and bar combined into one single space. Good place for a simple Sunday brunch.
Casual restaurant and bar lounge. Awesome Sunday brunch deal.
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The Front Page
1333 New Hampshire Ave NWCasual restaurant and bar lounge. Awesome Sunday brunch deal.
James Hoban's Irish Restaurant
It's Dupont's Irish pub. Enough said.
Yummy sweet potato fries! Awesome sliders! Fantastic Ahi tuna burger! I <3 their burgers.
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BGR The Burger Joint
1514 Connecticut Ave NWYummy sweet potato fries! Awesome sliders! Fantastic Ahi tuna burger! I <3 their burgers.
Affordable Mediterranean cuisine. It gets pack in the early evenings. Good food for a good price.
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Zorba's Café
1612 20th St NWAffordable Mediterranean cuisine. It gets pack in the early evenings. Good food for a good price.
Italian "fine dining". The setting is quite romantic so go there with your significant other for a nice evening.
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La Tomate
1701 Connecticut Ave NWItalian "fine dining". The setting is quite romantic so go there with your significant other for a nice evening.
Drink! Drink! Drink! When in Russia (House), do as the Russians do.
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Russia House
1800 Connecticut Ave NWDrink! Drink! Drink! When in Russia (House), do as the Russians do.
Trendy American bistro. Olympian Michelle Kwan dubbed this as her favorite DC restaurant
(http://www.washingtonflyer.com/departments/celebrity-interviews/michelle-kwan-new-woman-washington).
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CIRCA at Dupont
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestTrendy American bistro. Olympian Michelle Kwan dubbed this as her favorite DC restaurant
(http://www.washingtonflyer.com/departments/celebrity-interviews/michelle-kwan-new-woman-washington).
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StFREE WIFI
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StFREE WIFI
Mandu
1805 18th Street NorthwestPretty cool Korean restaurant. Bi bim bup!
Cosi
301 Pennsylvania Ave. SEFREE WIFI
Hip and happening Mexican restaurant famous for its margaritas and food. It gets busy quickly so get here early or wait at the bar and grab a drink.
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Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWHip and happening Mexican restaurant famous for its margaritas and food. It gets busy quickly so get here early or wait at the bar and grab a drink.
Good place for weekend brunch. It opens late (pass 3AM) on the weekends to cater to the 17th St drunks. Modern and trendy atmosphere.
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Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestGood place for weekend brunch. It opens late (pass 3AM) on the weekends to cater to the 17th St drunks. Modern and trendy atmosphere.
If you're going to this famous and one of the very expensive restaurant in DC, make sure that someone else pay for the bill. If you can pay the bill, please take me out to this amazing place.
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Komi x Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NWIf you're going to this famous and one of the very expensive restaurant in DC, make sure that someone else pay for the bill. If you can pay the bill, please take me out to this amazing place.
Luna Grill and Diner
4024 Campbell AveGood food. Affordable.
American bar and grill restaurant. Night scene is happening here.
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Madhatter
1319 Connecticut Ave NWAmerican bar and grill restaurant. Night scene is happening here.
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWLocal favorite's pizza place.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
1645 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestRegional favorite burger joint.
Yummy gelato! Yummy espresso! I love this place. Even in the winter, I go to this shop to eat some gelato to relive the summer days. I love their Valrhona Chocolate gelato!
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Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWYummy gelato! Yummy espresso! I love this place. Even in the winter, I go to this shop to eat some gelato to relive the summer days. I love their Valrhona Chocolate gelato!
Nostalgic American diner. Great eatery. Great bar scene at night on weekends.
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18th & U Duplex Diner
2004 18th St NWNostalgic American diner. Great eatery. Great bar scene at night on weekends.
This is where you get fantastic falafels in DC. Great place to fill up before you dive into Adam's Morgan night life scene.
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Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWThis is where you get fantastic falafels in DC. Great place to fill up before you dive into Adam's Morgan night life scene.
Let's have a tryst at this coffee shop. It's a popular place to be in Adam's Morgan. Great place to chill and relax with friends over a cup of coffee.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWLet's have a tryst at this coffee shop. It's a popular place to be in Adam's Morgan. Great place to chill and relax with friends over a cup of coffee.
Quintessential Southern cuisine that will take you back to the simple pleasures of life.
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Mulebone
Quintessential Southern cuisine that will take you back to the simple pleasures of life.
Logan Tavern
1423 P St NWCasual dining and great weekend brunch.
Bua Thai Restaurant And Bar
1635 P St NWThai restaurant
Great espresso. But I got here for their amazing selection of gelato. If you want both, get an affogato (combo of espresso and gelato).
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Pitango Gelato
1841 Columbia Rd NWGreat espresso. But I got here for their amazing selection of gelato. If you want both, get an affogato (combo of espresso and gelato).
Bogert's Ranch Estates Inc
600 Pulis AveFREE WIFI
POSTO
1515 14th St NWMy favorite Italian restaurant! <3
My favorite Thai restaurant! <3
(Well one of my few Thai restaurant favorites).
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RICE
1608 14th St NWMy favorite Thai restaurant! <3
(Well one of my few Thai restaurant favorites).
Estadio
1520 14th St NWTrendy Spanish restaurant.
FREE WIFI.
Chocolate goes well with coffee. Chocolate goes well with sweets. Chocolate goes well with wine. This place has it all plus more.
ACKC
1529 14th St NWFREE WIFI.
Chocolate goes well with coffee. Chocolate goes well with sweets. Chocolate goes well with wine. This place has it all plus more.
Asian-Latin fusion cuisine. Yummy! This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC because it fuses two of my favorite cuisines so wonderfully. Cocktails are amazing. The setting is great for a date.
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Masa 14
1825 14th St NWAsian-Latin fusion cuisine. Yummy! This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC because it fuses two of my favorite cuisines so wonderfully. Cocktails are amazing. The setting is great for a date.
Scion Restaurant
2100 P St NW"Asian-influence American cuisine".
I love this place! Awesome for brunch or dinner. Make a reservation before you go. Otherwise, you'll be waiting in line for over 45 minutes. I love this place!
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWI love this place! Awesome for brunch or dinner. Make a reservation before you go. Otherwise, you'll be waiting in line for over 45 minutes. I love this place!
One Lounge
1606 20th St NWGood drinks. Good food. Good atmosphere.
Extensive wine list. Location is superb: Georgetown Waterfront.
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Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestExtensive wine list. Location is superb: Georgetown Waterfront.
Delicious modern take on Japanese cuisine! The bar on the rooftop is happening!
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Zentan
1155 14th St NWDelicious modern take on Japanese cuisine! The bar on the rooftop is happening!
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestNice happy hour. Good deal on oysters.
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWBeer! Food! OMG!
Thaiphoon
2011 S Street NorthwestDelicious Thai food at reasonable price.
Java House
1645 Q St NWFREE WIFI.
Thai food and sushi. Price is decent. It can get busy in the evenings.
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Thai Chef Street Food
1712 Connecticut Ave NWThai food and sushi. Price is decent. It can get busy in the evenings.
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWYummy!
Mexican food. Delicious margaritas! If you can't go to Lauriol Plaza, this is the next best thing.
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Alero Restaurant
1301 U St NWMexican food. Delicious margaritas! If you can't go to Lauriol Plaza, this is the next best thing.
Cozy bar. A local favorite. It gets crowded; it must be good.
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Maddy's Bar & Grille
1726 Connecticut Ave NWCozy bar. A local favorite. It gets crowded; it must be good.
Bistro Bistro
1727 Connecticut Ave NWFrench bistro. Wonderful atmosphere.
Pizza done right. If you want a quick dinner, this is the place.
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Flippin' Pizza - Dupont Circle
1745 Connecticut Ave NWPizza done right. If you want a quick dinner, this is the place.
If you've been to other Ruth's Chris Steak House, here's another one.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
2231 Crystal DrIf you've been to other Ruth's Chris Steak House, here's another one.
Family-style Italian restaurant. Come with a large group (3+) and be ready to eat together.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
122 Kentlands BlvdFamily-style Italian restaurant. Come with a large group (3+) and be ready to eat together.
Airy atmosphere. Italian restaurant that's more affordable than La Tomate.
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Sette Osteria
1666 Connecticut Ave NWAiry atmosphere. Italian restaurant that's more affordable than La Tomate.
Famous NYC burger joint opened its first DC location here.
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Shake Shack
1216 18th St NWFamous NYC burger joint opened its first DC location here.
President Obama put this restaurant on the map.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWPresident Obama put this restaurant on the map.
The "trendier" version of Ben's Chili Bowl. Next Boor is more for sit-down dining. Chili Bowl is more fast-food dining.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWThe "trendier" version of Ben's Chili Bowl. Next Boor is more for sit-down dining. Chili Bowl is more fast-food dining.
Laid back atmosphere. Youthful. Political. American grill food.
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Policy Restaurant & Lounge
1904 14th St NWLaid back atmosphere. Youthful. Political. American grill food.
Intimate atmosphere. Pleasant Thai food for a decent price.
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Teak Wood
1323 14th St NWIntimate atmosphere. Pleasant Thai food for a decent price.
Cork Wine Bar & Market
1805 14th St NWPerfect for wine lovers!
Local 16
1602 U St NWHappy hour!
FREE WIFI.
Delicious cupcakes and pastries from Cafe Love bakery, made famous by Warren Brown, the host of the Food Network's show "Sugar Rush".
Love Cafe
1501 U Street NorthwestFREE WIFI.
Delicious cupcakes and pastries from Cafe Love bakery, made famous by Warren Brown, the host of the Food Network's show "Sugar Rush".
FREE WIFI
Bookstore + restaurant + coffee shop. It's amazing. It gets crowded so expect some wait during peak time. But the food is amazing!
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWFREE WIFI
Bookstore + restaurant + coffee shop. It's amazing. It gets crowded so expect some wait during peak time. But the food is amazing!
This is a nice sit-down Chinese restaurant. Delicious and well-priced.
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Meiwah
1200 New Hampshire Ave NWThis is a nice sit-down Chinese restaurant. Delicious and well-priced.
Best deal for happy hour! Fantastic environment. Cool cocktails. Modern dim sum.
There's one at Dupont as well; New Hampshire Avenue and O St NW.
Try the flowering tea for the experience.
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Ping Pong Dim Sum
900 7th Street NorthwestBest deal for happy hour! Fantastic environment. Cool cocktails. Modern dim sum.
There's one at Dupont as well; New Hampshire Avenue and O St NW.
Try the flowering tea for the experience.
Fine dining "certified organic" restaurant for carnivores and herbivores. President Obama threw a surprised birthday party for Michelle here in 2010. It's the place to celebrate special occasions.
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Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NorthwestFine dining "certified organic" restaurant for carnivores and herbivores. President Obama threw a surprised birthday party for Michelle here in 2010. It's the place to celebrate special occasions.
Latin-Asian fusion restaurant. It's the best of both world! Great for happy hour and wonderful place for a nice intimate dinner.
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Zengo
781 7th St NWLatin-Asian fusion restaurant. It's the best of both world! Great for happy hour and wonderful place for a nice intimate dinner.
Awesome local favorite for empanadas. Delicious!
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Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NWAwesome local favorite for empanadas. Delicious!
Modern and trendy Italian restaurant. It's an interesting way of dining in a cafe. Affordable and a great experience! The Chinatown location is better, but the service is quite similar.
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Vapiano M Street
1800 M St NWModern and trendy Italian restaurant. It's an interesting way of dining in a cafe. Affordable and a great experience! The Chinatown location is better, but the service is quite similar.
My brother and I grew up in Hawaii so we're particular about seafood. If it's good for us, it's probably fantastic for others. My brother liked this place when we came here for lunch with friends.
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Legal Sea Foods
320 23rd St SMy brother and I grew up in Hawaii so we're particular about seafood. If it's good for us, it's probably fantastic for others. My brother liked this place when we came here for lunch with friends.
I've been to their National Harbor location, not this one in particular. I love their fresh guacamole! Best mexican food restaurant I've had in the area. It rivals Lariol Plaza.
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Rosa Mexicano
575 7th St NWI've been to their National Harbor location, not this one in particular. I love their fresh guacamole! Best mexican food restaurant I've had in the area. It rivals Lariol Plaza.
FREE WIFI. You can walk here from the studio as you head towards to the White House for coffee and breakfast. Then, walk the rest to the White House.
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Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StFREE WIFI. You can walk here from the studio as you head towards to the White House for coffee and breakfast. Then, walk the rest to the White House.
Romantic restaurant, overlooking the Potomac River, Kennedy Center, skyline of Roslyn, and views of Georgetown.
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Sequoia DC
3000 K St NWRomantic restaurant, overlooking the Potomac River, Kennedy Center, skyline of Roslyn, and views of Georgetown.
Sightseeing
Private art collection that rivals the Smithsonian art galleries.
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Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWPrivate art collection that rivals the Smithsonian art galleries.
The heart of Dupont Circle is the iconic fountain on the middle of the park. People use this as a meet-up point and lounge area during good weather.
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Dupont Circle
The heart of Dupont Circle is the iconic fountain on the middle of the park. People use this as a meet-up point and lounge area during good weather.
If you don't know National Geographic (the magazine or the network channel), you've been living under a rock too long. Amazing seasonal exhibits worth checking out.
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National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NWIf you don't know National Geographic (the magazine or the network channel), you've been living under a rock too long. Amazing seasonal exhibits worth checking out.
One of the many historic mansions in the area. It's the former home of Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who became a famous beer brewer in the region. Now, this is a museum open to the public.
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Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Ave NWOne of the many historic mansions in the area. It's the former home of Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who became a famous beer brewer in the region. Now, this is a museum open to the public.
Woodrow Wilson's House is the only presidential museum in DC. If you're into American history and politics and want to go to see something outside the Smithsonian system, there's one near the studio.
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The President Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St NWWoodrow Wilson's House is the only presidential museum in DC. If you're into American history and politics and want to go to see something outside the Smithsonian system, there's one near the studio.
"The Textile Museum expands public knowledge and appreciation – locally, nationally and internationally – of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles." www.textilemuseum.org
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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
701 21st St NW"The Textile Museum expands public knowledge and appreciation – locally, nationally and internationally – of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles." www.textilemuseum.org
This eclectic mansion is a hidden gem.
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The Mansion on O & O Street Museum
2020 O St NWThis eclectic mansion is a hidden gem.
Beautiful park! Great place to just sunbathe in the summer or to leisurely walk on a lazy weekend. It's quite lively here on Sunday afternoons... you just have to see it.
Meridian Hill Park
Beautiful park! Great place to just sunbathe in the summer or to leisurely walk on a lazy weekend. It's quite lively here on Sunday afternoons... you just have to see it.
One of the many buildings associated with the Freemason. This one is significant for its architecture and size.
Supreme Council, 33°, Scottish Rite Freemasonry, S.J.
1733 16th St NWOne of the many buildings associated with the Freemason. This one is significant for its architecture and size.
Another building associated with the Freemason. Beautiful architecture. You might be bump into it on your way to the bars and cafes of 17th St.
General Grand Chapter of Oes
1618 New Hampshire Ave NWAnother building associated with the Freemason. Beautiful architecture. You might be bump into it on your way to the bars and cafes of 17th St.
~30 minute walk from the studio. Or take metro to Cleveland Park station to walk downhill to the zoo. Walk downhill to take the Woodley-Park/Adams-Morgan/Zoo metro station back to Dupont Circle.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW~30 minute walk from the studio. Or take metro to Cleveland Park station to walk downhill to the zoo. Walk downhill to take the Woodley-Park/Adams-Morgan/Zoo metro station back to Dupont Circle.
This is a unique monument to one of the most celebrated US president. It's located in the center of Roosevelt Island. Cross Key Bridge from Georgetown (M St) and head south to walk to the entrance.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
This is a unique monument to one of the most celebrated US president. It's located in the center of Roosevelt Island. Cross Key Bridge from Georgetown (M St) and head south to walk to the entrance.
This iconic monument is a must-see when visiting DC. Go to the website to buy your ticket online to go to the observation deck instead of waiting in line (which doesn't guarantee you tickets).
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Isibheshu seWashington
2 15th St NWThis iconic monument is a must-see when visiting DC. Go to the website to buy your ticket online to go to the observation deck instead of waiting in line (which doesn't guarantee you tickets).
This is the newest monunment added to the collection of memorials in Washington DC. It's quite historic since it's the first that commemorates an African American and non-president.
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Isivivinyo seMartin Luther King, Jr.
1964 Independence Ave SWThis is the newest monunment added to the collection of memorials in Washington DC. It's quite historic since it's the first that commemorates an African American and non-president.
Beautiful atrium! Oh yes, the exhibit is nice too. It's quite serene in comparison to its surrounding.
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National Portrait Gallery
Beautiful atrium! Oh yes, the exhibit is nice too. It's quite serene in comparison to its surrounding.
Also known as the wax museum, this attraction is full of life-size sculptures of famous people made in wax. Most major cities have one. This location specializes in political figures.
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Madame Tussauds Washington DC
1001 F St NWAlso known as the wax museum, this attraction is full of life-size sculptures of famous people made in wax. Most major cities have one. This location specializes in political figures.
This memorial provides a beautiful vista of the Washington DC skyline and monuments. Walking around the Tidal Basin is also a great way to enjoy the vicinity.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWThis memorial provides a beautiful vista of the Washington DC skyline and monuments. Walking around the Tidal Basin is also a great way to enjoy the vicinity.
This memorial is between the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial. It's more of a "park-like" memorial than a monument or statue. it's beautiful here in the spring season.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWThis memorial is between the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial. It's more of a "park-like" memorial than a monument or statue. it's beautiful here in the spring season.
The US President's House.
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White House Council on Environmental Quality
730 Jackson Pl NWThe US President's House.
This monument is best seen in the evening. Well, most monuments are best seen in the evening; the lighting changes the mood of the monument.
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I-Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWThis monument is best seen in the evening. Well, most monuments are best seen in the evening; the lighting changes the mood of the monument.
If you're in Washington DC, this should be on your list of things to see. This is the center of national and international politics.
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United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastIf you're in Washington DC, this should be on your list of things to see. This is the center of national and international politics.
One of my favorite museums in DC! Modern art is fantastic. Evening events (mixture of art, booze, and music) are periodically hosted here; check the museum website for current dates.
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I-Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestOne of my favorite museums in DC! Modern art is fantastic. Evening events (mixture of art, booze, and music) are periodically hosted here; check the museum website for current dates.
The East building is dedicated to modern art. The walkway in the basement (it's a must see!) connects to the West Building. There's a cafe there also to lounge and take a break.
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National Gallery of Art - East Building
4th Street NorthwestThe East building is dedicated to modern art. The walkway in the basement (it's a must see!) connects to the West Building. There's a cafe there also to lounge and take a break.
I love this place! It showcases various climate's plant life. It feels like traveling to see the jungle, the rain forest, the dessert and other terrains. My favorite is the Hawaii exhibit. :-)
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United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWI love this place! It showcases various climate's plant life. It feels like traveling to see the jungle, the rain forest, the dessert and other terrains. My favorite is the Hawaii exhibit. :-)
The Hope Diamond. Mammoths. Expansive collection of gems and rare stones. Animal archeological artifacts. Sharks. Pre-historic worlds.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWThe Hope Diamond. Mammoths. Expansive collection of gems and rare stones. Animal archeological artifacts. Sharks. Pre-historic worlds.
It's a pretty cool Asian history and art gallery.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokusebenza Wokunxibelelwano Wamazwe oMzantsi Afrika
1300 Constitution Ave. NWIt's a pretty cool Asian history and art gallery.
One of my favorite memorials because of its beautiful water fountains. I'm not sure if it looks better in the daytime or in the evening.
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1750 Independence Ave SW
1750 Independence Ave SWOne of my favorite memorials because of its beautiful water fountains. I'm not sure if it looks better in the daytime or in the evening.
This historical site is DC's major transportation hub. Amtrak, MARC, VRE, WMATA, and regional buses stop here. You'll find shops and restaurants here. Good place to start your national mall tour.
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Union Station
This historical site is DC's major transportation hub. Amtrak, MARC, VRE, WMATA, and regional buses stop here. You'll find shops and restaurants here. Good place to start your national mall tour.
This is a replica of the world famous Spanish Steps in Rome Italy. It used to be the entry stairway of the Kalorama Mansion.
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Spanish Steps
1725 22nd St NWThis is a replica of the world famous Spanish Steps in Rome Italy. It used to be the entry stairway of the Kalorama Mansion.
Want to learn how money is printed and operates in the US? This is the place to go. The exhibits are fascinating!
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
301 14th St SWWant to learn how money is printed and operates in the US? This is the place to go. The exhibits are fascinating!
This is one of the best museums in DC. It really portrays this historical tragedy in a respectful and experiential manner. It cost to get in since it's not part of the Smithsonian. It's worth it.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWThis is one of the best museums in DC. It really portrays this historical tragedy in a respectful and experiential manner. It cost to get in since it's not part of the Smithsonian. It's worth it.
It cost to get in since it's not part of the Smithsonian. However, it's a beautiful place to visit for art lovers.
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Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th St NWIt cost to get in since it's not part of the Smithsonian. However, it's a beautiful place to visit for art lovers.
If you're going to see Lincoln, you might as well stop at this memorial as well. Don't forget to swing by MLK Jr memorial since it's near this vicinity.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SWIf you're going to see Lincoln, you might as well stop at this memorial as well. Don't forget to swing by MLK Jr memorial since it's near this vicinity.
If you're going to see Lincoln, you might as well visit this memorial as well.
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World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWIf you're going to see Lincoln, you might as well visit this memorial as well.
When you're done visiting Lincoln, you can stop by this place to take a picture with Einstein, one of my scientific heroes.
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Albert Einstein Memorial
2101 Constitution Ave. NWWhen you're done visiting Lincoln, you can stop by this place to take a picture with Einstein, one of my scientific heroes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Black Fox Lounge
1723 Connecticut Ave NWIntimate. Jazzy. Live Music. Friendly staff.
Bar, restaurant lounge, and dance club popular among the LGBT community.
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Cobalt
1639 R St NWBar, restaurant lounge, and dance club popular among the LGBT community.
Dupont Italian Kitchen (DIK) Bar is famous for its casual atmosphere and live karaoke scene popular among the LGBT community.
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Dupont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NWDupont Italian Kitchen (DIK) Bar is famous for its casual atmosphere and live karaoke scene popular among the LGBT community.
Infamous bar scene in Adam's Morgan. Three different levels of fun--- bars, billiards, karaoke, outdoor patio, etc.
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Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWInfamous bar scene in Adam's Morgan. Three different levels of fun--- bars, billiards, karaoke, outdoor patio, etc.
Intimate trendy bar in a boutique hotel. This is also a restaurant. I've been only here for drinks though.
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Firefly
1310 New Hampshire Ave NWIntimate trendy bar in a boutique hotel. This is also a restaurant. I've been only here for drinks though.
Bar, restaurant, billiards. It's a place to relax and chill in the evenings (or day time).
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Buffalo Billiards
1330 19th St NWBar, restaurant, billiards. It's a place to relax and chill in the evenings (or day time).
Gazuza Lounge
1629 Connecticut Ave NWHookah bar and lounge. It serves sushi and cocktails among other things.
Popular sports bar among the gays and their followers. It also serves bar food. It's pack during the summer and winter and in between. Two floors of bar goodness.
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Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWPopular sports bar among the gays and their followers. It also serves bar food. It's pack during the summer and winter and in between. Two floors of bar goodness.
Dance club and bar. First floor is hip-hop and pop music. Second floor is techno and Euro-dance. There's a large quite room to lounge and mingle to take a break from dancing.
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Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street NorthwestDance club and bar. First floor is hip-hop and pop music. Second floor is techno and Euro-dance. There's a large quite room to lounge and mingle to take a break from dancing.
AWESOME BAR! Bar Dupont is great. I love its atmosphere and the cocktail menu is cool. Food is portion appropriate and delicious. Great place to be indoor and still do some "people watching".
The Pembroke
1500 New Hampshire Ave NWAWESOME BAR! Bar Dupont is great. I love its atmosphere and the cocktail menu is cool. Food is portion appropriate and delicious. Great place to be indoor and still do some "people watching".
Fab Lounge
1805 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestThis is one of the two lesbian bars in the Dupont Circle area.
Essentials
Boutique groceries store with a large selection of bake goods. Cheese!
Marvelous Market Dupont Circle
Boutique groceries store with a large selection of bake goods. Cheese!
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWOrganic groceries
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdGroceries
If you want Asian ethnic food, this is the grocery store for it.
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Hana Market
2000 17th St NWIf you want Asian ethnic food, this is the grocery store for it.
If you don't Whole Foods, this is an alternative. Small, but pack with big green goodness.
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Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWIf you don't Whole Foods, this is an alternative. Small, but pack with big green goodness.
Everything Else
Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St NWAwesome bakery for a quick breakfast on the go.
Hello Cupcake
1361 Connecticut Ave NWHello! It's cupcakes! Sinfully delicious.
Famous frozen yougurt. It's a local favorite. This will bring you back those sweet childhood memories.
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JR's Bar
1519 17th St NWFamous frozen yougurt. It's a local favorite. This will bring you back those sweet childhood memories.
This is the Q St NW entrance/exit of the Dupont Circle Metro Station, which is about 1-2 blocks away from the studio.
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Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWThis is the Q St NW entrance/exit of the Dupont Circle Metro Station, which is about 1-2 blocks away from the studio.
The studio is about 15 minutes walking from this metro station, which is on the heart of the George Washington University's main campus. This is on the orange line.
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Foggy Bottom-GWU station
2301 I St NWThe studio is about 15 minutes walking from this metro station, which is on the heart of the George Washington University's main campus. This is on the orange line.
This metro station is about 10 minutes walking from the studio. It's on the red-line.
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Farragut North Station
1001 Connecticut Ave NWThis metro station is about 10 minutes walking from the studio. It's on the red-line.
This metro station is on the heart of the nightlife of U Street corridor. It's about 15 minutes walking from the apartment.
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U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWThis metro station is on the heart of the nightlife of U Street corridor. It's about 15 minutes walking from the apartment.
If you're a member of The Sports Club/LA gyms, there's one near the studio. It's about 15 minute walking.
The Sports Club/LA
If you're a member of The Sports Club/LA gyms, there's one near the studio. It's about 15 minute walking.
This is the infamous Washington Sports Club frequented by the residents of the MTV's "Real World DC" when the show was being filmed in the area. Check out their website for complimentary passes.
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Washington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWThis is the infamous Washington Sports Club frequented by the residents of the MTV's "Real World DC" when the show was being filmed in the area. Check out their website for complimentary passes.
You probably seen the show or heard of it. If not, google it. Order online for pick up. Otherwise, you'll wait in line for over 60 minutes just to buy these delicious cupcakes. Yummy!
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Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWYou probably seen the show or heard of it. If not, google it. Order online for pick up. Otherwise, you'll wait in line for over 60 minutes just to buy these delicious cupcakes. Yummy!
Key Bridge
Key BridgeIt's beautiful!
Gym. Theater. Community center open to Jews and others.
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Dc Jewish Community Center
1529 16th St NWGym. Theater. Community center open to Jews and others.
Need to dry clean a shirt or dress? This one is located steps away from the studio. Just walk across the street to drop off your clothes. It can't be more simple as that.
Jin's Cleaners
1944 New Hampshire Ave NWNeed to dry clean a shirt or dress? This one is located steps away from the studio. Just walk across the street to drop off your clothes. It can't be more simple as that.
Arts & Culture
Don't take DC so seriously. Have a laugh at this pretty cool comedy club and chill.
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DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWDon't take DC so seriously. Have a laugh at this pretty cool comedy club and chill.
Independent films. International films. Artsy films.
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The Park at 14th
920 14th Street NorthwestIndependent films. International films. Artsy films.
Famous music spot in DC. Check out their website for the latest concerts: http://www.blackcatdc.com . Think of Rock-n-Roll, hipsters, hip-hop, and dance parties.
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Black Cat
1811 14th St NWFamous music spot in DC. Check out their website for the latest concerts: http://www.blackcatdc.com . Think of Rock-n-Roll, hipsters, hip-hop, and dance parties.
For current play schedules, see website: http://www.studiotheatre.org
For a pre- or post- theater meal/drinks, Posto is next door.
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Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NWFor current play schedules, see website: http://www.studiotheatre.org
For a pre- or post- theater meal/drinks, Posto is next door.
The Kennedy Center hosts theater, opera, and music performances. It's 20-30 minutes walking from the studio. Go to the terrace level for a spectacular view of DC and the cafe for dining.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWThe Kennedy Center hosts theater, opera, and music performances. It's 20-30 minutes walking from the studio. Go to the terrace level for a spectacular view of DC and the cafe for dining.
I love this theater! If your'e under 35yo, you can get discounted tickets; see their website for more details. Who said DC doesn't have good theaters? This place disproves that notion.
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Shakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NWI love this theater! If your'e under 35yo, you can get discounted tickets; see their website for more details. Who said DC doesn't have good theaters? This place disproves that notion.
Shopping
CVS
645 H St NECorner store for basic essentials shopping. Open 24 hours.
Benetton
European clothing store for men and women.
G-Star RAW Store Washington
1666 Connecticut Ave NWTrendy European hipster-ish clothing store for men and women.
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWBasic essentials corner store.
Ann Taylor
1140 Connecticut Ave NWWomen's clothing store.
Gap
1120 Connecticut Ave NWMen's and Women's clothing store.
Burberry
1155 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestMen's and Women's clothing store.
Tabletop
1608 20th St NWVery cute store for furniture and home accessories.
Secondi Inc
1702 Connecticut Ave NW"Luxury" thrift store.