Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
You can't come to DC and not see the US Capitol. The inside as well as the grounds are amazing. You can get here via 5 minute ride on the metro or take a 15 to 20 minute walk from the house.
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United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastYou can't come to DC and not see the US Capitol. The inside as well as the grounds are amazing. You can get here via 5 minute ride on the metro or take a 15 to 20 minute walk from the house.
The exhibits here are wonderful. Make sure you take your camera.
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United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWThe exhibits here are wonderful. Make sure you take your camera.
if you love art this museum should be on your list.
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National Portrait Gallery
if you love art this museum should be on your list.
I haven't been here yet but I hear it's a fun experience.
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International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWI haven't been here yet but I hear it's a fun experience.
Shopping
Amtrak is here but also there are plenty of retail stores and restaurants. chipotle, pot belly's, chopt'd, sabarros, H&M, Victoria's secret, Ann Taylor and more.
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Union Station
Amtrak is here but also there are plenty of retail stores and restaurants. chipotle, pot belly's, chopt'd, sabarros, H&M, Victoria's secret, Ann Taylor and more.
CVS
645 H St NEconvince store for toiletries and other personal items.
Food Scene
I have family in New Orleans and when I am feeling the urge for some NOLA cuisine I hit this spot. They have a variety of Po' boy sandwich to choose from. The yardie is my favorite. :)
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Po Boy Jim Bar and Grill
709 H St NEI have family in New Orleans and when I am feeling the urge for some NOLA cuisine I hit this spot. They have a variety of Po' boy sandwich to choose from. The yardie is my favorite. :)
They have great "make it your way" pizza with a variety of choices. Pesto base on wheat pizza dough is one of my favs.
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&pizza
1118 H St NEThey have great "make it your way" pizza with a variety of choices. Pesto base on wheat pizza dough is one of my favs.
This is a nice spot for dining or drinks. They have dining on the first level and a lounge on the 2 and 3rd floors.
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Smith Commons
1116 H Street NortheastThis is a nice spot for dining or drinks. They have dining on the first level and a lounge on the 2 and 3rd floors.
Sol Mexican Grill
1251 H Street NortheastIt's like chipotle with more toppings. :)
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEGreat sandwiches
One of my new favorite restaurants. It's great for dinner or happy hours. The appetizers are amazing and the service is EXCELLENT!
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
950 I St NWOne of my new favorite restaurants. It's great for dinner or happy hours. The appetizers are amazing and the service is EXCELLENT!
This is a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love the menu selection. They have Gluten free and Vegan food options as well. The Blackened Salmon and the shrimp and grits are my 2 favs.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWThis is a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love the menu selection. They have Gluten free and Vegan food options as well. The Blackened Salmon and the shrimp and grits are my 2 favs.
Luke's Lobster Penn Quarter
624 E St NWYUMMY!!!! pretty much sums up the whole menu. LOL
Essentials
If you need water, food and snacks. It's about 7 blocks away.
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Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWIf you need water, food and snacks. It's about 7 blocks away.
Everything Else
If you need to get in a hot yoga session while in town this spot is for you. I keep a schedule in the guest book. They have hour and 1.5 classes available. 7 days a week.
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Hot Yoga Capitol Hill
410 H St NEIf you need to get in a hot yoga session while in town this spot is for you. I keep a schedule in the guest book. They have hour and 1.5 classes available. 7 days a week.
great red velvet cupcakes. They also have Gluten free options.
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Red Velvet Cupcakery
5600 Connecticut Avenue Northwestgreat red velvet cupcakes. They also have Gluten free options.
This is an awesome place to visit on the weekends. Get some food and do some shopping from local vendors.
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The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street SoutheastThis is an awesome place to visit on the weekends. Get some food and do some shopping from local vendors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome food and drinks. They are small plates so you can share and try multiple dishes.
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Ping Pong Dim Sum
900 7th Street NorthwestAwesome food and drinks. They are small plates so you can share and try multiple dishes.
Sticky Rice
1224 H St NEgood drinks. I would skip the food.
RedRocks H Street
1348 H St NEgreat drinks. nice rooftop lounge.
Arts & Culture
From time to time there are wonderful productions here.
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Shakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NWFrom time to time there are wonderful productions here.
They have awesome selection of indie films here with a variety of food and drink options at the concession stand.
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Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWThey have awesome selection of indie films here with a variety of food and drink options at the concession stand.
This beautiful arena is a must see just for the architecture. They built the new structure around the old existing one.
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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St SWThis beautiful arena is a must see just for the architecture. They built the new structure around the old existing one.