Guidebook for Silver Spring
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5-10 Minute walk to the metro station; 20 minutes to downtown DC
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Forest Glen Station
9730 Georgia Ave5-10 Minute walk to the metro station; 20 minutes to downtown DC
Play a round of golf in beautiful Sligo Creek park
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Sligo Creek Parkway
Sligo Creek ParkwayPlay a round of golf in beautiful Sligo Creek park
Exit the train here for lots of shopping, restaurants, entertainment
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Silver Spring station
8400 Colesville RdExit the train here for lots of shopping, restaurants, entertainment
Coming to NIH for a conference? very close
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National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville PikeComing to NIH for a conference? very close
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire AveFDA is a 10 minute drive
Conference, health services, or for military families, we are very close to Walter Reed
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
4494 Palmer Rd NConference, health services, or for military families, we are very close to Walter Reed
Nation's leading medical school for the uniformed services
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge RdNation's leading medical school for the uniformed services
University of Maryland
UMD is a 20 minute drive
Rock creek park runs from our neighborhood all the way downtown. Enjoy nature in heart of the city
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWRock creek park runs from our neighborhood all the way downtown. Enjoy nature in heart of the city
Some of our guests are working on research and we are within a few miles of Archives II.
Archives II Bldg Rdwy & Main Entr station
Some of our guests are working on research and we are within a few miles of Archives II.
Take the bus to Greenbelt
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Iphondo lezindiza lezwe Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
7050 Friendship RoadTake the bus to Greenbelt
Hope on the Metro and you are 40 minutes from our house at this airport
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdHope on the Metro and you are 40 minutes from our house at this airport
Walk to the hospital in our neighborhood for our business travelers and/or (hopefully not!) sick guests
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Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen RdWalk to the hospital in our neighborhood for our business travelers and/or (hopefully not!) sick guests
Food Scene
Pacci's Trattoria
6 Post Office RdGreat little neighborhood eatery
Royal Mile Pub
2407 Price AveDelicious Scottish pub
The Limerick Pub
11301 Elkin StFun Irish pub with great food
Nava Thai Restaurant
11301 Fern StBest Thai food in DC area
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWQuick lunch
Starbucks
2800 University Blvd Wcoffee
Einstein Bros Bagels
8397 Colesville RdGrab a quick bagel breakfast
Olazzo
8235 Georgia AveGreat Italian food and cocktails
Amazing pizza, great patio in the summer
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Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria
8113 Georgia AveAmazing pizza, great patio in the summer
Jackie's Restaurant & Sidebar
8081 Georgia AvenueEclectic food, good vibes
Seasons 52
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwyhealthy upscale eating
Amazing cafe tucked into quiet historical neighborhood
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Black Market Bistro
4600 Waverly AveAmazing cafe tucked into quiet historical neighborhood
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWA must-eat destination in DC
Local deli/institution, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner
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Parkway Deli & Restaurant
8317 Grubb RdLocal deli/institution, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner
Woodside Delicatessen
9329 Georgia AveGreat breakfast spot
Seminary Beer Wine & Deli
9456 Georgia Avegreat quick lunch spot
California Tortilla
2057 Wilson BlvdQuick lunch spot
Surfside
4200 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestAWESOME FISH TACOS
Alatri Bros.
4926 Cordell AveOur favorite pizza spot
Black's Bar & Kitchen
7750 Woodmont AveFantastic seafood
Woodmont Grill
7715 Woodmont Avenice dining
Attend a book talk by a big-time author at Politics & Prose, a bookstore and coffeehouse in Van Ness. All in-store events are free and open to the public, and they happen multiple nights a week.
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Politics and Prose Bookstore
5015 Connecticut Ave NWAttend a book talk by a big-time author at Politics & Prose, a bookstore and coffeehouse in Van Ness. All in-store events are free and open to the public, and they happen multiple nights a week.
Have a power lunch for less at Old Ebbitt Grill, the oldest restaurant in DC.
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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWHave a power lunch for less at Old Ebbitt Grill, the oldest restaurant in DC.
For authentic Maryland Crab picking experience
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Mike's Restaurant & Crabhouse
3030 Riva RdFor authentic Maryland Crab picking experience
Authentic pizza, catch dinner here after watching the sunset from the Cathedral
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2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NWAuthentic pizza, catch dinner here after watching the sunset from the Cathedral
Tabaq Bistro
1336 U St NWGo to the roof deck bar for the best skyline vista of the city
Addie's Restaurant
11120 Rockville PikeOne of our favorite nice restaurants
Fantastic upscale modern restaurant, great atmosphere, food, cocktails
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8407 Kitchen Bar
8407 Ramsey AvenueFantastic upscale modern restaurant, great atmosphere, food, cocktails
Great for a glass of wine and cheap, healthy, delicious dinner. Very casual wine bar/restaurant
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Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe
8519 Fenton StreetGreat for a glass of wine and cheap, healthy, delicious dinner. Very casual wine bar/restaurant
Nice intimate restaurant for more upscale dinner and fantastic Sunday brunch.
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Mrs. K's Toll House
9201 Colesville RdNice intimate restaurant for more upscale dinner and fantastic Sunday brunch.
This deli has been around forever and is an institution in Annapolis.
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Chick & Ruth's Delly
165 Main StThis deli has been around forever and is an institution in Annapolis.
Catch lunch at the cafe in the National Museum of the American Indian.
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Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
Catch lunch at the cafe in the National Museum of the American Indian.
Shopping
Giant grocery store, Target, Macy's, Costco, JC Pennys, restaurants
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Westfield Wheaton
11160 Veirs Mill RdGiant grocery store, Target, Macy's, Costco, JC Pennys, restaurants
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
8501 Georgia AveFor our business travelers, copy/mail center
Essentials
Snider’s Super Foods
1936 Seminary Rdbest food market around.
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin Avegroceries
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrOrganic groceries
Giant Food
2900 University Blvd Wgroceries
Safeway
7625 Old Georgetown Rdgroceries
Arts & Culture
Montgomery Royal Theatres
11006 Veirs Mill RdCatch a movie
Attend film festivals, catch a classic movie
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadAttend film festivals, catch a classic movie
The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville RdConcerts every night
Catch a hockey/basketball game, concert and much more
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Capital One Arena
601 F St NWCatch a hockey/basketball game, concert and much more
9:30
815 V St NWA variety of music concerts here
Catch an MLB game here, take the Metro Red line to Ft Totten, transfer to the Green/Yellow
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I-Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SECatch an MLB game here, take the Metro Red line to Ft Totten, transfer to the Green/Yellow
Catch a movie on one of the 20 IMAX screens
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Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrCatch a movie on one of the 20 IMAX screens
The Mansion At Strathmore
10701 Rockville PikeCatch a concert
Take a trip to the country side to visit this award winning vineyard. Their wine is by far the best in Maryland and the scenery is gorgeous. Bring a picnic!
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Black Ankle Vineyards
14463 Black Ankle RdTake a trip to the country side to visit this award winning vineyard. Their wine is by far the best in Maryland and the scenery is gorgeous. Bring a picnic!
Oldest winery in Maryland, definitely worth the drive to do a tasting and visit
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Boordy Vineyards
Long Green PikeOldest winery in Maryland, definitely worth the drive to do a tasting and visit
After an outing and hike on Sugarloaf mountain, visit this fantastic vineyard at the foot of the mountain. Gorgeous scenery.
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Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus RdAfter an outing and hike on Sugarloaf mountain, visit this fantastic vineyard at the foot of the mountain. Gorgeous scenery.
Live theatrical productions at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts are entertainment at its finest. If you can't get to a show, visit the roof bar for the most beautiful sunset in DC!
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWLive theatrical productions at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts are entertainment at its finest. If you can't get to a show, visit the roof bar for the most beautiful sunset in DC!
Six Flags America
13710 Central AveAmusement park
Sightseeing
Extensive hiking, running, and biking trail through beautiful nature... accessible from our neighborhood
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Sligo Creek Park
15131 Anacostia Tributary Trail SystemExtensive hiking, running, and biking trail through beautiful nature... accessible from our neighborhood
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
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Isibheshu seWashington
2 15th St NWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Gorgeous at night
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Gorgeous at night
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
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I-Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
When you are going to be in D.C., contact the office of your Member of Congress to request tickets. Requests can't be made more than six months in advance, but no less than 21 days before your trip.
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I-South Lawn yaseWhite House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWhen you are going to be in D.C., contact the office of your Member of Congress to request tickets. Requests can't be made more than six months in advance, but no less than 21 days before your trip.
One of our favorites, the Library contains more than 21 million books and is simply spectacular, easily as beautiful as some of the grandest cathedrals of Europe.
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Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEOne of our favorites, the Library contains more than 21 million books and is simply spectacular, easily as beautiful as some of the grandest cathedrals of Europe.
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
See the Hope Diamond, explore exhibits
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
See the Hope Diamond, explore exhibits
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
One of our favorite museums
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street NorthwestSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
One of our favorite museums
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Must see for aviation enthusiasts
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National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Must see for aviation enthusiasts
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Fascinating exhibits
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I-Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Fascinating exhibits
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Stroll through this gorgeous garden or take a seat and observe the plants and people
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United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Stroll through this gorgeous garden or take a seat and observe the plants and people
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Catch a glimpse of the Western Hemisphere's only Leonardo Da Vinci work
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National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
Catch a glimpse of the Western Hemisphere's only Leonardo Da Vinci work
See the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
See the Constitution, Bills of Rights, Magna Carta etc in person
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National Archives Research Center
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NWSee the nation's capital. 20-25 minutes on the metro
See the Constitution, Bills of Rights, Magna Carta etc in person
If you are interested, fascinating building in our neighborhood
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Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
9900 Stoneybrook DrIf you are interested, fascinating building in our neighborhood
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Very beautiful hikes, just down the street
I-U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
A must see
For our trivia geeks, longest escalator in the western hemisphere
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Wheaton Station
11171 Georgia AveFor our trivia geeks, longest escalator in the western hemisphere
Visit Eastern Market on weekend mornings to browse the work of local artisans and sample farm-fresh produce and concoctions.
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Imarike yase-Eastern
225 7th St SEVisit Eastern Market on weekend mornings to browse the work of local artisans and sample farm-fresh produce and concoctions.
Visit the more-than-100-year-old Union Station to find out why its beautiful architecture and special events make it more than just a train station. 15 minute metro ride from our house
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Union Station
Visit the more-than-100-year-old Union Station to find out why its beautiful architecture and special events make it more than just a train station. 15 minute metro ride from our house
One of the most beautiful hikes in the region
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Billy Goat Trail Section C
Billy Goat Trail Section COne of the most beautiful hikes in the region
Visit great falls and be blown away
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
142 W Potomac StVisit great falls and be blown away
A FREE zoo that is both a great hike/walk and fun sightseeing
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWA FREE zoo that is both a great hike/walk and fun sightseeing
Visit the brand new MLK memorial
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Isivivinyo seMartin Luther King, Jr.
1964 Independence Ave SWVisit the brand new MLK memorial
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Best mountain hiking in the area. Absolutely stunning vistas
Gorgeous building and one of the best gardens on the south side of the cathedral
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Washington National Cathedral
Gorgeous building and one of the best gardens on the south side of the cathedral
Great for ice-skating in the winter and people watching year round
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Veterans Plaza
1 Veterans PlGreat for ice-skating in the winter and people watching year round
Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Take a tour of the factory where money is printed!
Not the most uplifting of museums in DC, but definitely worth a visit for reflection.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWNot the most uplifting of museums in DC, but definitely worth a visit for reflection.
Visit the memorial at night for great views of the city
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWVisit the memorial at night for great views of the city
The largest Catholic church in the Americas on the campus of Catholic University of America. Worth a visit for architecture junkies!
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Basilica yaseNational Shrine ye-Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastThe largest Catholic church in the Americas on the campus of Catholic University of America. Worth a visit for architecture junkies!
AFter visiting the Jefferson Memorial, take a jog or stroll down to Hain's point for amazing vistas of the Potomac
Hains Point Picnic Area
2301 Ohio Dr SWAFter visiting the Jefferson Memorial, take a jog or stroll down to Hain's point for amazing vistas of the Potomac
Great day trip to visit this quaint Civil War town on the Potomac.
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Harpers Ferry
Great day trip to visit this quaint Civil War town on the Potomac.
For Civil War buffs, this is a great day trip to learn about history.
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Antietam National Battlefield
302 E Main StFor Civil War buffs, this is a great day trip to learn about history.
Beautiful day hikes and bird-watching of bald eagles on the Bay.
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Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
1730 Eastern Neck Island RdBeautiful day hikes and bird-watching of bald eagles on the Bay.
Take a tour of one of the most innovative and tasty craft breweries in the world.
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Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
6 Village Center BoulevardTake a tour of one of the most innovative and tasty craft breweries in the world.
Great day trip sight. Beautiful historic waterfront town, evokes New England Charm and Delmarva history. Visit Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park as well.
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Lewes
Great day trip sight. Beautiful historic waterfront town, evokes New England Charm and Delmarva history. Visit Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park as well.
Great hiking, beaches, and light house
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I-Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen DrGreat hiking, beaches, and light house
Explore the 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family, tour the 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyExplore the 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family, tour the 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's.
The most moving war memorial, "the Wall" is a long black granite wall with the etched names of more than 58,000 Americans who died during the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWThe most moving war memorial, "the Wall" is a long black granite wall with the etched names of more than 58,000 Americans who died during the Vietnam War.
The District's newest and most popular museum dedicated to the news. Enter into an atrium complete with a huge news screen and a news helicopter, with 14 galleries on the history of the news.
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe District's newest and most popular museum dedicated to the news. Enter into an atrium complete with a huge news screen and a news helicopter, with 14 galleries on the history of the news.
Of course we added this one to the guidebook! Take a stroll through posh Georgetown while you are here.
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The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NWOf course we added this one to the guidebook! Take a stroll through posh Georgetown while you are here.
Hosts free jazz fests every Friday from May to September. Arrive as early as 3 pm to stake out a patch of green on the six-acre lawn, which is dotted with dogwood trees and works by Miró and Calder.
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National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestHosts free jazz fests every Friday from May to September. Arrive as early as 3 pm to stake out a patch of green on the six-acre lawn, which is dotted with dogwood trees and works by Miró and Calder.
Gorgeous park nearby, lots of running/biking trails and dog park. Lots of flowers and the rose garden is a must see.
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Izihlahla ze-Brookside
1800 Glenallan AveGorgeous park nearby, lots of running/biking trails and dog park. Lots of flowers and the rose garden is a must see.
This is a fantastic park in our neighborhood, less than 5 minute walk. Play tennis, take a picnic, or just stroll through on the way to the Metro.
General Getty Neighborhood Park
10000 Woodland DrThis is a fantastic park in our neighborhood, less than 5 minute walk. Play tennis, take a picnic, or just stroll through on the way to the Metro.
This is the entrance to Sligo Creek Park, and its miles and miles of nature hiking trails and biking paths. Right down the street from our house.
Forest Grove Neighborhood Park
9901 Dameron DriveThis is the entrance to Sligo Creek Park, and its miles and miles of nature hiking trails and biking paths. Right down the street from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Make a late-night stop at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café in Dupont Circle to browse conversation-starting titles, order a massive piece of pie and enjoy live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
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Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWMake a late-night stop at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café in Dupont Circle to browse conversation-starting titles, order a massive piece of pie and enjoy live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
Awesome beer and whiskey list, great dive bar any night of the week. Try the tator tots with Old Bay!
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Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia AveAwesome beer and whiskey list, great dive bar any night of the week. Try the tator tots with Old Bay!