Best of Capitol Hill and DC
Breakfast
Buffalo & Bergen - Capitol HIll
240 Massachusetts Avenue NortheastBagels and jewish deli near Union Station - good for pickup!
Favorite bagel spot - locations on H St NE and Eastern Market. Crowded on weekends, recommend ordering in advance!
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Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEFavorite bagel spot - locations on H St NE and Eastern Market. Crowded on weekends, recommend ordering in advance!
Quick eats
Mediterranean style bowls and pitas, build your own style. On H St NE - 10 minute walk.
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CAVA
3105 14th St NWMediterranean style bowls and pitas, build your own style. On H St NE - 10 minute walk.
Delicious, quick tacos and other Mexican (includes breakfast) -- counter style and easy delivery option online.
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District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastDelicious, quick tacos and other Mexican (includes breakfast) -- counter style and easy delivery option online.
Every food option imaginable on first floor and basement -- Shake Shack, Chop't (salads), Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, and many more.
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Union Station
Every food option imaginable on first floor and basement -- Shake Shack, Chop't (salads), Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, and many more.
Counter order style, casual chicken spot on H St NE. Good for families.
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Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NECounter order style, casual chicken spot on H St NE. Good for families.
Closest grocery store is Whole Foods on H St NE. Also checkout local neighborhood markets, Giant on H St NE, or Trader Joe's at Eastern Market.
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Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEClosest grocery store is Whole Foods on H St NE. Also checkout local neighborhood markets, Giant on H St NE, or Trader Joe's at Eastern Market.
Food scene
Funky restaurant, cafe, and store all in one on H St NE -- delicious takes on Asian food. Look at reservations.
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Maketto
1351 H St NEFunky restaurant, cafe, and store all in one on H St NE -- delicious takes on Asian food. Look at reservations.
Favorite restaurant in Capitol Hill (Barracks Row, south of Eastern Market)-- unique flavors and combinations, always great service. Look at reservations.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEFavorite restaurant in Capitol Hill (Barracks Row, south of Eastern Market)-- unique flavors and combinations, always great service. Look at reservations.
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NEYummy British pub on H St NE
Nice steakhouse (the best biscuits!) in an area called Union Market.
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St. Anselm
1250 5th St NENice steakhouse (the best biscuits!) in an area called Union Market.
Junction Bistro, Bar and Bakery
238 Massachusetts Ave NEAmerican style -- open all day, includes kids menus.
This Mexican restaurant is very convenient to the house and best for outdoor dining. Usually has a spot and pretty good for all!
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Fresca Taqueria & Rosticeria
701 H St NEThis Mexican restaurant is very convenient to the house and best for outdoor dining. Usually has a spot and pretty good for all!
Kid's Favorites
Tons of fun interactive activities downtown, best for around ages 2 - 9. May need tickets in advance!
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National Children's Museum
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NWTons of fun interactive activities downtown, best for around ages 2 - 9. May need tickets in advance!
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural del Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWFun for older kids and adults alike -- lots of interactive "word" activities to explore.
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Planet Word
925 13th Street NorthwestFun for older kids and adults alike -- lots of interactive "word" activities to explore.
Playground closest to the house, it's huge, with green space -- entrance on 10th St NE.
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Sherwood Recreation Center
640 10th St NEPlayground closest to the house, it's huge, with green space -- entrance on 10th St NE.
Sightseeing
Want to go to the top? Try getting tickets the day before at 10 am online: https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
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Monumento a Washington
2 15th St NWWant to go to the top? Try getting tickets the day before at 10 am online: https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Bartholdi Fountain
245 First St SWBeautiful park + botanic garden on the SW side of the US Capitol ground.
Many options for bikeshare around the city- great to bike around the National Mall between monuments. Rent kids bikes in SW Waterfront at Unlimited Biking
Capital Bikeshare: Massachusetts Ave & 6th St NE
Many options for bikeshare around the city- great to bike around the National Mall between monuments. Rent kids bikes in SW Waterfront at Unlimited Biking
Neighborhoods
Close neighborhood to visit after touring monuments -- quick bites, bars, and nice restaurants. Also stand up paddleboard/ outdoor activities!
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Wharf Street Southwest
Wharf Street SouthwestClose neighborhood to visit after touring monuments -- quick bites, bars, and nice restaurants. Also stand up paddleboard/ outdoor activities!
Eastern Market is lovely -- outdoor vendors on weekends, amazing food options, and lots of patios for a beverage or bite. Hop on the Metro line from here to get downtown to monuments and museums.
7th Street Southeast
7th Street SoutheastEastern Market is lovely -- outdoor vendors on weekends, amazing food options, and lots of patios for a beverage or bite. Hop on the Metro line from here to get downtown to monuments and museums.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Metro, Uber, bikeshare, walking are all easy here!
Metro:
Union Station -- Red line Metro, Amtrak, and other commuter rails -- under 15 minute walk from the house, we recommend walking if you can!
Eastern Market -- Orange / Blue / Silver line Metro (goes to Northern Virginia and Reagan National Airport). Eastern Market is a 1 mile walk from the house. Alternatively, you can take the 90 / 92 bus line to Eastern Market directly from our block. Head outside to 8th and E St NE and wait for the 90 or the 92 bus to take you South. You will get off at 8th and D St SE, and there will be a notification to transfer to the orange / blue / silver line