Justine's Guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful French food— check to see if you can book a reservation in advance, as it can be tough to get a spot!
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWWonderful French food— check to see if you can book a reservation in advance, as it can be tough to get a spot!
Great neighborhood bookshop, that serves brunch, lunch and dinner
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Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWGreat neighborhood bookshop, that serves brunch, lunch and dinner
Super cute tea shop with some interesting bites!
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Teaism Dupont Circle
2009 R St NWSuper cute tea shop with some interesting bites!
One of my favorite brunch spots in DC!
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Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWOne of my favorite brunch spots in DC!
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWI really love this tapas restaurant
Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWFun Tiki bar with surprisingly good food!
Get fresh veggies, fruits, pickles and more from local farms!
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FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NWGet fresh veggies, fruits, pickles and more from local farms!
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWOne of the top sushi restaurants in all of DC
Komi is a Michelin star restaurant just around the corner, but it can be very $$$
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Komi x Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NWKomi is a Michelin star restaurant just around the corner, but it can be very $$$
Just across the street! The most fun I have ever had at a frozen yogurt shop! They have games and puzzles (and discounts if you complete any of the challenges!)
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Mr. Yogato
1515 17th St NWJust across the street! The most fun I have ever had at a frozen yogurt shop! They have games and puzzles (and discounts if you complete any of the challenges!)
Super-casual little taco stand-- great for a quick bite.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfside
4200 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestSuper-casual little taco stand-- great for a quick bite.
Lucky Buns
2000 18th St NWIf you like burgers, Lucky Buns is your spot!
Excellent French pastry shop in the neighborhood!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Un je ne sais Quoi...
1361 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent French pastry shop in the neighborhood!
Neighborhood cafe with lots of health-food and vegan options. Wide variety of drinks and açaí bowls— I’ve heard the peach ricotta toast is quite good!
Zeleno
1605 Connecticut Ave NWNeighborhood cafe with lots of health-food and vegan options. Wide variety of drinks and açaí bowls— I’ve heard the peach ricotta toast is quite good!
Neighborhoods
Newly developed area in DC, with lots of great waterfront restaurants
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Navy Yard
Newly developed area in DC, with lots of great waterfront restaurants
Historic neighborhood in DC with lots of cute boutique shops and restaurants. It’s fun to walk through the neighborhood, visit shops on M St., and take a stroll by the waterfront!
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Georgetown
Historic neighborhood in DC with lots of cute boutique shops and restaurants. It’s fun to walk through the neighborhood, visit shops on M St., and take a stroll by the waterfront!
Eclectic neighborhood with record stores, vintage clothing shops, hookah bars, great food and nightlife!
287 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adams Morgan
Eclectic neighborhood with record stores, vintage clothing shops, hookah bars, great food and nightlife!
Sightseeing
This once abandoned underground streetcar tunnel has been transformed into an amazing creative space that hosts art exhibits and performances— worth checking out!
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Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Cir NWThis once abandoned underground streetcar tunnel has been transformed into an amazing creative space that hosts art exhibits and performances— worth checking out!
Great park with a fun drum circle. The drum circle is a 40 year tradition with African dance and more, usually at 3pm on Sundays.
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Parque Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestGreat park with a fun drum circle. The drum circle is a 40 year tradition with African dance and more, usually at 3pm on Sundays.
Art museums
This is a private museum that has an expansive collection of art, including some very famous pieces, such as Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party, and other impressionist pieces.
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La Colección Phillips
1600 21st St NWThis is a private museum that has an expansive collection of art, including some very famous pieces, such as Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party, and other impressionist pieces.
If you’re looking for something weird to do, this is your spot :) The Secret Door Tour is perhaps one of the strangest (and wonderful) self-guided tours I’ve done in DC. The museum is made up of 5 interconnected townhouses, with over 100 rooms and 70 secret doors— see if you can find them all!
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The Mansion on O & O Street Museum
2020 O St NWIf you’re looking for something weird to do, this is your spot :) The Secret Door Tour is perhaps one of the strangest (and wonderful) self-guided tours I’ve done in DC. The museum is made up of 5 interconnected townhouses, with over 100 rooms and 70 secret doors— see if you can find them all!
Theater
One of my most favorite theaters in DC. They have a lot of original shows that are exciting, edgy and thought-provoking.
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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D St NWOne of my most favorite theaters in DC. They have a lot of original shows that are exciting, edgy and thought-provoking.
This is our local theater (just down the street). Definitely worth checking out what they have going on!
Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NorthwestThis is our local theater (just down the street). Definitely worth checking out what they have going on!
Nature trails
If you're looking for a hike/walk outside of DC, this is one of my most favorite parks. I loved coming here when I was growing up in the area, and I still enjoy it just as much today-- it's a great trip for both children and adults!
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Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdIf you're looking for a hike/walk outside of DC, this is one of my most favorite parks. I loved coming here when I was growing up in the area, and I still enjoy it just as much today-- it's a great trip for both children and adults!
For an "in the city" nature hike, I recommend visiting Rock Creek Park. There are lots of great walks, and you can use this map to pick your own hike: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/upload/FINAL-Highlighted-Hikes-in-ROCR-2018.pdf
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWFor an "in the city" nature hike, I recommend visiting Rock Creek Park. There are lots of great walks, and you can use this map to pick your own hike: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/upload/FINAL-Highlighted-Hikes-in-ROCR-2018.pdf
Shopping
Shop Made In DC
325 Morse Street Northeast