Anna's Guidebook
Food scene
Pizza can be a divisive issue, but I think we can agree that a slice of peperoni pizza from Mama's Pizza Kitchen is delicious!
21 locals recommend
Mama's Pizza Kitchen
2028 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEPizza can be a divisive issue, but I think we can agree that a slice of peperoni pizza from Mama's Pizza Kitchen is delicious!
Popeyes got a lot of attention for their chicken sandwich, but I think the chicken sandwich from Open Crumb is the sandwich to beat. Oh and they make their own bread. How cool is that!
8 locals recommend
Open Crumb
1243 Good Hope Rd SEPopeyes got a lot of attention for their chicken sandwich, but I think the chicken sandwich from Open Crumb is the sandwich to beat. Oh and they make their own bread. How cool is that!
I've never had a bad meal here. It's tapas style, but I find the portions generous.
18 locals recommend
Chloe
1331 4th St SEI've never had a bad meal here. It's tapas style, but I find the portions generous.
Turning Natural
Good smoothies and quick veggies meals.
DC Sightseeing
If you're in DC, you HAVE to do at least one of these things.
I can't list all the monuments and museums on the National Mall, but trust me, there is PLENTY to do and see when you get there.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
I can't list all the monuments and museums on the National Mall, but trust me, there is PLENTY to do and see when you get there.
There aren't many free zoos around and this is a pretty nice one.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThere aren't many free zoos around and this is a pretty nice one.
I really enjoyed the tour of the capitol building I didn't think I'd be that into it, but it was cool. Go online first to book a ticket. Free of course :)
114 locals recommend
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastI really enjoyed the tour of the capitol building I didn't think I'd be that into it, but it was cool. Go online first to book a ticket. Free of course :)
Dig Deeper
DC is known for its monuments and museums, but there are many other amazing sites to see. These are the amazing off the beaten path adventures I'd recommend.
You need a car (or bike) to get here, but it's worth it - so beautiful and peaceful!
97 locals recommend
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastYou need a car (or bike) to get here, but it's worth it - so beautiful and peaceful!
This is an awesome trail in any weather. It's pretty flat You'll see runners, walkers, bikers, skaters.... everyone! Check out TrailLink or AllTrails for more info.
19 locals recommend
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailThis is an awesome trail in any weather. It's pretty flat You'll see runners, walkers, bikers, skaters.... everyone! Check out TrailLink or AllTrails for more info.
Neighborhoods
Some of my favorite places to eat are in Navy Yard. It's also a great place to people watch and relax with a view of the river.
83 locals recommend
Navy Yard
Some of my favorite places to eat are in Navy Yard. It's also a great place to people watch and relax with a view of the river.
Welcome to Anacostia! The friendly people here have deep roots in DC. The neighborhood has tons of history and you can learn about it from walking the heritage trail: https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/documents/701982/1379051/ANACOSTIA_TRAIL_130204+cropped.pdf
14 locals recommend
Anacostia
Welcome to Anacostia! The friendly people here have deep roots in DC. The neighborhood has tons of history and you can learn about it from walking the heritage trail: https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/documents/701982/1379051/ANACOSTIA_TRAIL_130204+cropped.pdf