Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
the DINER
2453 18th St NW24/7 Diner with above-average diner food. Milkshakes.
Chill coffee spot with wifi. Catch all the aspiring screenplay writers here.
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWChill coffee spot with wifi. Catch all the aspiring screenplay writers here.
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWOpen late weekends. For your combined literary and dining needs.
Roof deck. More whiskey choices than you can possibly sample during your visit.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWRoof deck. More whiskey choices than you can possibly sample during your visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music every night of the week, soul food. A DC institution.
123 locals recommend
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWGreat live music every night of the week, soul food. A DC institution.
Adams Morgan
Shopping
Fantastic art gallery in a beautiful mansion, only downside is that there is an entrance fee.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWFantastic art gallery in a beautiful mansion, only downside is that there is an entrance fee.
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWEveryone loves Trader Joe's.
Getting Around
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWRed Line Metro Station
U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWGreen and Yellow Lines
20th St & Florida Ave NW - Capital Bikeshare Station
Capital Bikeshare
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWWalk, jog, etc. It's huge.
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWEasy kayak or canoe rental.