Guidebook for Takoma Park
Essentials
ALDI
7609 New Hampshire AveGiant Food
8750 Arliss StCVS Pharmacy
7939 New Hampshire AveTakoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveWhole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrTrader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin AveFood Scene
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWVery nice atmosphere. Also a cafe and bookstore
Evolve Vegan Restaurant
341 Cedar St NWIt's vegan.
Kin Da
6923 Laurel AveExcellent Thai and Japanese food
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveTakoma Park icon that serves American and Korean food.
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveDelicious
Download their app for delivery to our door. Remember to tell them to come around back!
11 locals recommend
Pizza Movers
6901 Laurel AveDownload their app for delivery to our door. Remember to tell them to come around back!
Seoul Food D.C.
7302 Carroll AveInexpensive and delicioso! Super close to the house. Authentic Central American restaurant.
Campeon Pollo a la Brasa
902 Merrimac DriveInexpensive and delicioso! Super close to the house. Authentic Central American restaurant.
No.1 China
7643 New Hampshire AveOrder delivery or take-out. Remember to tell them to deliver around the back!
Drinks & Nightlife
A little more upscale than the Olive Lounge in case that's what you're after.
142 locals recommend
Republic
6939 Laurel Ave A little more upscale than the Olive Lounge in case that's what you're after.
Nestled in the BACK of the Middle East Cuisine. Very friendly and laid back. A hidden Takoma Park local favorite.
52 locals recommend
Olive Lounge & Grill
7006 Carroll AveNestled in the BACK of the Middle East Cuisine. Very friendly and laid back. A hidden Takoma Park local favorite.
Parks & Nature
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdAnnapolis
An hour's drive north and beautiful waterfront.
Great for birding and viewing other local wildlife. A little train will take you through the refuge.
6 locals recommend
Patuxent Research Refuge, South Tract
10901 Scarlet Tanager LoopGreat for birding and viewing other local wildlife. A little train will take you through the refuge.
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan AveAn absolute must for nature lovers.
Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield RdPark for kids and picnics.
Sligo Creek Trail is our neighborhood trail. Walk down the hill on Central to the stop sign. Turn right on Garland and keep walking straight. You can't miss it after you cross Flower Avenue.
Sligo Creek Trail
Sligo Creek TrailSligo Creek Trail is our neighborhood trail. Walk down the hill on Central to the stop sign. Turn right on Garland and keep walking straight. You can't miss it after you cross Flower Avenue.
This is a nice, casual walk along a river. It is right next to the Trader Joe's grocery store on Colesville Road in Silver Spring. There are stretches of the trail on both sides of Colesville Road.
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Rachel Carson Greenway TrailThis is a nice, casual walk along a river. It is right next to the Trader Joe's grocery store on Colesville Road in Silver Spring. There are stretches of the trail on both sides of Colesville Road.
Getting Around
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWOur local Metro station
Arts & Culture
Theatre and a Planetarium. Very close by the house.
Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
7600 Takoma AveTheatre and a Planetarium. Very close by the house.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWBlack Box Theatre
8641 Colesville RdSee a local theatre performance!
Shopping
Unique and high quality imported clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories.
25 locals recommend
Amano
7034 Carroll AveUnique and high quality imported clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories.
Prince George's Plaza
Prince George's PlazaClosest shopping mall.
Downtown Silver Spring
Outdoor shopping area with shops and restaurants.