Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
This is closest store from our house. They have delicious soup, bread, freshly made rice balls, drinks and fruits etc. Great wine selection too.
See details, https://www.oddprovisions.com/
40 locals recommend
Odd Provisions
3301 11th St NWThis is closest store from our house. They have delicious soup, bread, freshly made rice balls, drinks and fruits etc. Great wine selection too.
See details, https://www.oddprovisions.com/
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW24 hours supermarket. This is closest groceries store.
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWHere is the closest CVS (pharmacy) from our house.
CVS Pharmacy
3100 14th St NWCVS near Columbia Heights station.
Getting Around
About 12 min. walking from our house. Columbia Heights stations is on yellow and green line.
259 locals recommend
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWAbout 12 min. walking from our house. Columbia Heights stations is on yellow and green line.
11 St. & Park Rd is the closest bike station from our house.
See details, https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/
211 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
11 St. & Park Rd is the closest bike station from our house.
See details, https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/
Parks & Nature
Peace and serenity are just around the corner. Rock Creek Park - just 1 mile from the suite - is a great place for a jog, a hike in the woods, or a leisurely walk. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the Capitol and just breath fresh air in natural state.
https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWPeace and serenity are just around the corner. Rock Creek Park - just 1 mile from the suite - is a great place for a jog, a hike in the woods, or a leisurely walk. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the Capitol and just breath fresh air in natural state.
https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
Shopping near house
This Small Shopping mall has Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Bed bath and beyond and DSW.
364 locals recommend
Target
3100 14th St NW This Small Shopping mall has Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Bed bath and beyond and DSW.
Retail chain known for its sizable selection of discounted brand-name & designer shoes & handbags.
32 locals recommend
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
3100 14th St NWRetail chain known for its sizable selection of discounted brand-name & designer shoes & handbags.
Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
42 locals recommend
Marshalls
3100 14th St NWRetail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.
Old Navy
3100 14th St NWChain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.
Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.
38 locals recommend
Best Buy
3100 14th St NWChain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.
Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.
Five Below
2482 Market St NETeen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.
Everything Else
Locals mingle among area vendors selling veggies, fruits, breads, coffees and all sorts of goodies. Its a festive scene held weekly Saturday mornings and Wednesday nights, April to November. Looking for great roasted coffee, visit Qualia Coffee's tent and sip your way to coffee perfection. http://www.community-foodworks.org/columbia-heights/
12 locals recommend
Columbia Heights Farmers Market
1400 Park Rd NWLocals mingle among area vendors selling veggies, fruits, breads, coffees and all sorts of goodies. Its a festive scene held weekly Saturday mornings and Wednesday nights, April to November. Looking for great roasted coffee, visit Qualia Coffee's tent and sip your way to coffee perfection. http://www.community-foodworks.org/columbia-heights/
Restaurants, bar and cafe near house
A local hot spot for for breakfast fans. They have good lunch and dinner menus for families too and a quirky neighborhood bar. Foods are French American. See details, http://www.thecoupedc.com/
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWA local hot spot for for breakfast fans. They have good lunch and dinner menus for families too and a quirky neighborhood bar. Foods are French American. See details, http://www.thecoupedc.com/
Delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas. Good for lunch and dinner. See details, https://www.redrockscolheights.com/
173 locals recommend
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWDelicious Neapolitan-style pizzas. Good for lunch and dinner. See details, https://www.redrockscolheights.com/
Delicious Mexican foods. Good for dinner and happy hour. See details, http://elchuchodc.com
192 locals recommend
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWDelicious Mexican foods. Good for dinner and happy hour. See details, http://elchuchodc.com
Intimate nook with hipster vibe, plying eclectic small plates in a room with zinc bar & large patio.
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NWIntimate nook with hipster vibe, plying eclectic small plates in a room with zinc bar & large patio.
New Pizza restaurant. Casual delicious pizza
See details; https://www.sonnyspizzadc.com
25 locals recommend
Sonny’s Pizza
3120 Georgia Ave NWNew Pizza restaurant. Casual delicious pizza
See details; https://www.sonnyspizzadc.com
A casual watering hole with craft beer, light fare & picnic tables, plus an asphalt ‘garden.' See details; http://midlandsdc.com
86 locals recommend
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWA casual watering hole with craft beer, light fare & picnic tables, plus an asphalt ‘garden.' See details; http://midlandsdc.com
Best bagels in DC! Good for breakfast and brunch. See details; https://www.callyourmotherdeli.com
91 locals recommend
Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWBest bagels in DC! Good for breakfast and brunch. See details; https://www.callyourmotherdeli.com
Delicious Hong Kong style food and drinks. See details; https://www.queensenglishdc.com/
15 locals recommend
Queen’s English
3410 11th St NWDelicious Hong Kong style food and drinks. See details; https://www.queensenglishdc.com/
This chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club morphs into a bar by night serving drinks & snacks.
90 locals recommend
Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWThis chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club morphs into a bar by night serving drinks & snacks.
Modern Malaysian food. Curry and noodle are very delicious. Our favorite restaurant.
https://www.makanrestaurantdc.com
24 locals recommend
Makan
3400 11th St NWModern Malaysian food. Curry and noodle are very delicious. Our favorite restaurant.
https://www.makanrestaurantdc.com
Bar with large communal tables, pop-up events, games & a garden area with cozy seating off-season.
https://www.hookhall.com
46 locals recommend
Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NWBar with large communal tables, pop-up events, games & a garden area with cozy seating off-season.
https://www.hookhall.com
Mellow cafe offering coffee, cozy sofas, all-day American breakfasts & a Sunday Ethiopian buffet.
http://www.heatdaspotcafe.com
32 locals recommend
Heat Da Spot Café
3213 Georgia Ave NWMellow cafe offering coffee, cozy sofas, all-day American breakfasts & a Sunday Ethiopian buffet.
http://www.heatdaspotcafe.com
Variety of beers & DJs spinning keep things lively in the rustic 2-level bar with an outdoor patio.
http://www.thewonderlandballroom.com
216 locals recommend
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWVariety of beers & DJs spinning keep things lively in the rustic 2-level bar with an outdoor patio.
http://www.thewonderlandballroom.com
Walking self tour around National Mall
This is a sample walking course around National Mall. (About 2 hours walk)
From house, walk to 16 St. and take a bus (S2) to White House.
Start walking from White House, Monument, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial and back to National Mall.
You can tour the White House, the iconic home of America’s president, by scheduling a visit in advance. Even if you are unable to schedule a visit, walk around to the back to get a closer view of the building.
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWYou can tour the White House, the iconic home of America’s president, by scheduling a visit in advance. Even if you are unable to schedule a visit, walk around to the back to get a closer view of the building.
The National Mall is one of the most picturesque areas of the city, highlighted by the towering Washington Monument in the center, and lined with several commemorative monuments. Even if you are in town only for a short trip, this is a must-visit stop for any first-time visitor.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWThe National Mall is one of the most picturesque areas of the city, highlighted by the towering Washington Monument in the center, and lined with several commemorative monuments. Even if you are in town only for a short trip, this is a must-visit stop for any first-time visitor.
Flanked by the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, the beautiful World War II Memorial, complete with bronze sculptures and stone architecture, pays tribute to the Americans who served in the war, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory of freedom over tyranny.
104 locals recommend
World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWFlanked by the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, the beautiful World War II Memorial, complete with bronze sculptures and stone architecture, pays tribute to the Americans who served in the war, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory of freedom over tyranny.
The neoclassical Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to America’s 16th president and is best seen at night. Located at the western end of the National Mall, the views from the memorial are nothing short of spectacular. Walk around all sides to get the perfect shot!
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWThe neoclassical Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to America’s 16th president and is best seen at night. Located at the western end of the National Mall, the views from the memorial are nothing short of spectacular. Walk around all sides to get the perfect shot!
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial pays tribute to the best-known leader in the civil rights movement—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Located next to the National Mall, this beautiful stone sculpture contains a number of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s quotes engraved in the memorial.
197 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWThe Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial pays tribute to the best-known leader in the civil rights movement—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Located next to the National Mall, this beautiful stone sculpture contains a number of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s quotes engraved in the memorial.
With marble steps and iconic columns, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a smaller version of the Roman Pantheon, and its interior walls contain inscriptions from the Declaration of Independence. It’s especially spectacular during the spring cherry blossom season but is still a must-stop year-round.
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWWith marble steps and iconic columns, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a smaller version of the Roman Pantheon, and its interior walls contain inscriptions from the Declaration of Independence. It’s especially spectacular during the spring cherry blossom season but is still a must-stop year-round.