Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great seafood restaurant (though a bit pricey). Also great happy hour with excellent, affordable drinks.
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BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd NWGreat seafood restaurant (though a bit pricey). Also great happy hour with excellent, affordable drinks.
Kotobuki
4822 MacArthur Blvd NWExcellent Japanese restaurant with very high quality sushi.
Corridor Coffee
1665 Wisconsin Ave NWHipster coffee joint.
Chaia Tacos Georgetown
3207 Grace St NWGourmet vegetarian taco place.
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWOur favorite restaurant in DC. Pricey, but worth every penny.
Commissary
1443 P St NWGood brunch/lunch spot.
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWOur favorite brunch spot in DC. Need reservations.
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StClosest Starbucks, inside Georgetown University food court.
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWLarger than the Safeway on MacArthur Blvd. Five minutes by car.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chez Billy Sud
1039 31st St NWOur favorite bar in DC. Cozy and hip. Excellent drinks.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views of the Potomac and the Great Falls, particularly in the fall. Only a 20 minute drive away.
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Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
11710 Macarthur BlvdBeautiful views of the Potomac and the Great Falls, particularly in the fall. Only a 20 minute drive away.
Tranquil picnic spot next to the Potomac. Can rent canoes and kayaks from late-spring through early-fall. A 7-minute bike ride from our place.
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Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NWTranquil picnic spot next to the Potomac. Can rent canoes and kayaks from late-spring through early-fall. A 7-minute bike ride from our place.
Scenic bike path through the C&O Canal National Park, runs for hundreds of miles through Maryland and Pennsylvania. If biking, take the trail to get to Georgetown and the National Mall.
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Capital Crescent Trail
Capital Crescent TrailScenic bike path through the C&O Canal National Park, runs for hundreds of miles through Maryland and Pennsylvania. If biking, take the trail to get to Georgetown and the National Mall.
Sightseeing
One of the must-see sites in Washington. Only 15 minutes by bike.
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Lincolnin muistomerkki
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWOne of the must-see sites in Washington. Only 15 minutes by bike.
Jeffersonin muistomerkki
16 E Basin Dr SWOne of the must-see sites in Washington.
Entertainment & Activities
Recently renovated movie theater with reclining seats and IMAX, 3D, and Dolby theaters. Recommend buying tickets in advance or online.
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AMC Georgetown 14
3111 K St NWRecently renovated movie theater with reclining seats and IMAX, 3D, and Dolby theaters. Recommend buying tickets in advance or online.
Paddleboard, kayak, and canoe rentals.
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWPaddleboard, kayak, and canoe rentals.
Getting Around
Closest metro stop. Can take the Silver Line to the final stop (in VA) and the Washington Flyer Bus to Dulles Airport.
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Rosslyn Metro Station
Closest metro stop. Can take the Silver Line to the final stop (in VA) and the Washington Flyer Bus to Dulles Airport.