Allison's Guidebook
Weekend Outings
Check out local artists, artisans and purveyors!
Eastern Market
225 7th St SESo many new shops and restaurants to check out. Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone street with views of the river and Potomac Park
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The Wharf Marina
650 Water St SWSo many new shops and restaurants to check out. Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone street with views of the river and Potomac Park
Food scene
This spot is super close to the property (literally a block away) and has a host of food options - pizza, burgers, sushi! it’s a food hall, plus a coffee shop/work space, plus offers a “made in DC” shop of local goods.
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The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis spot is super close to the property (literally a block away) and has a host of food options - pizza, burgers, sushi! it’s a food hall, plus a coffee shop/work space, plus offers a “made in DC” shop of local goods.
We’ve never had a bad meal here. It’s always delicious and we can walk off some of what we ate. It’s located on barracks row amid a lot of fun restaurants.
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Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEWe’ve never had a bad meal here. It’s always delicious and we can walk off some of what we ate. It’s located on barracks row amid a lot of fun restaurants.
Artisan donuts, they rotate new flavors weekly. Need I say more?
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District Doughnut
749 8th St SEArtisan donuts, they rotate new flavors weekly. Need I say more?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWIce cream 🍦about 6 blocks away
A-hole-in-the-wall Indian place that does great take out!
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Aatish On the Hill
609 Pennsylvania Ave. SEA-hole-in-the-wall Indian place that does great take out!
CHIKO
423 8th St SEA take-out staple in our house
Massive food hall with tons of retail and fun “pop up” stores.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEMassive food hall with tons of retail and fun “pop up” stores.
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SEFancy Mexican food in a very nice atmosphere
the brig
1007 8th St SEOutdoor beer garden with televised sports, dog friendly!
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SECute coffee shop located inside of the Hill Center
Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SEA neighborhood staple, but very much a dive bar.
Sightseeing
Fun to walk along the water, check out the boats, and stop for a bite along the way.
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The Yards Park
355 Water St SEFun to walk along the water, check out the boats, and stop for a bite along the way.
Lovely museum located on the National Mall. Take a walk to see great views of the Capitol and Washington Monument.
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Hirshhorn-museo
7th Street SouthwestLovely museum located on the National Mall. Take a walk to see great views of the Capitol and Washington Monument.
Treat Yourself
nailsaloon (Capitol Hill)
740 C Street SoutheastMy favorite local place to get a mani/pedi.
Blackbird Salon
801 Virginia Ave SEBest place for a haircut/color (if you can manage to get an appointment!)!
Neighborhoods
Shopping, dinning, strolling along picturesque streets with views of the canal and the river.
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Georgetown
Shopping, dinning, strolling along picturesque streets with views of the canal and the river.