Sightseeing
Kapitol
First Street SoutheastThe tour is recommended
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEOberster Gerichtshof der Vereinigten Staaten
1 First St NEBotanischer Garten der Vereinigten Staaten
100 Maryland Ave SWNational Gallery of Art - East Building
4th Street NorthwestThe modern art wing is amazing!
Marine Barracks
8th Street SoutheastParade drills showcase impressive skills
Getting around
Capitol South Station
355 First St SEOn the corner of North Carolina and third (across from the house)
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Capital Bikeshare
On the corner of North Carolina and third (across from the house)
Our favorite food recommendations
Near our place, or around popular destinations
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SEPopular brunch place but they do dining as well.
Amazing service and Michelin food. They sometimes give free food and/or drinks between courses.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEAmazing service and Michelin food. They sometimes give free food and/or drinks between courses.
The best coffee in DC. Compass coffee is also excellent.
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Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThe best coffee in DC. Compass coffee is also excellent.
Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SETurkey burger is amazing
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWGood if you are downtown. They also deliver.
Hidden gem if you are on the National mall sightseeing
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Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
Hidden gem if you are on the National mall sightseeing
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWIt’s the best ice cream in the US.
Shopping
Der Yards Park
355 Water St SEWalk straight down third street to the river (~15 min)
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEAnchor and heart of Capitol Hill. Street market on Sat/Sun.
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWPleasant, modern, high end, close to a lot
Food scene
Union Market
1309 5th St NEMarket with many small food vendors to try.
La Cosecha
1280 4th Street NortheastLatin food vendors, small shops, and community center