Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Quick and easy Mexican that's very fresh; great if you want to take your food back home.
32 locals recommend
Pica Taco
1406 Florida Ave NWQuick and easy Mexican that's very fresh; great if you want to take your food back home.
Acqua Al 2
Great Italian food and wine, enough said.
Global street food that's vegetarian-friendly and has a cool vibe. If you're looking to east something very filling, try the Kachapuri.
89 locals recommend
Compass Rose
1346 T St NWGlobal street food that's vegetarian-friendly and has a cool vibe. If you're looking to east something very filling, try the Kachapuri.
Drinks & Nightlife
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWHidden speakeasy with great mixologists and a great ambiance.
Brixton
901 U St NWNice rooftop with fairly priced drinks.
POV is the place to check out if you want a swanky night out. Dress nice, be prepared to wait if you get there later in the night, and also be prepared to spend money. The views from the rooftop are one of a kind, though.
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWPOV is the place to check out if you want a swanky night out. Dress nice, be prepared to wait if you get there later in the night, and also be prepared to spend money. The views from the rooftop are one of a kind, though.
Arts & Culture
It's different than all the museums in DC, with a great setup and restaurant inside
202 locals recommend
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWIt's different than all the museums in DC, with a great setup and restaurant inside
Parks & Nature
This trail has a lot of bouldering, scrambling, and some inclines. It takes about 2-2.5 hours to complete and has beautiful views of Great Falls and the Potomac River. The B and C trails along with the towpath are more leisurely and less challenging.
49 locals recommend
Billy Goat Trail Section C
Billy Goat Trail Section CThis trail has a lot of bouldering, scrambling, and some inclines. It takes about 2-2.5 hours to complete and has beautiful views of Great Falls and the Potomac River. The B and C trails along with the towpath are more leisurely and less challenging.
Very close to U Street, with the nation's longest water fountain. On Sundays there's a drum circle that's great to watch. Other days you can sit on a bench and relax or lay out in the grass.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestVery close to U Street, with the nation's longest water fountain. On Sundays there's a drum circle that's great to watch. Other days you can sit on a bench and relax or lay out in the grass.
Sightseeing
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington Monument
2 15th St NWEssentials
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWGood prices, great options, and very close to U Street.
Very close to the property. Good prepared food and selection of beer and wine. Bit on the expensive side.
58 locals recommend
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWVery close to the property. Good prepared food and selection of beer and wine. Bit on the expensive side.
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWGreat prepared food, about a 15 minute walk from U Street.
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to see a movie and don't have a car, this is the closest theater, In the heart of Chinatown, there's plenty to do before and after the movie.
105 locals recommend
Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NWIf you want to see a movie and don't have a car, this is the closest theater, In the heart of Chinatown, there's plenty to do before and after the movie.
Watch a DC United game here with a great environment and great prices on drinks (for a stadium)
70 locals recommend
RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NEWatch a DC United game here with a great environment and great prices on drinks (for a stadium)
Watch the Capitals and Wizards play here, along with a lot of concerts and other entertainment
305 locals recommend
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWWatch the Capitals and Wizards play here, along with a lot of concerts and other entertainment