Guidebook for Washington
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park
Joggers, dogs, picnics... the center of the community.
Take a stroll in nature in the midst of the city. Herons, turtles and other wildlife.
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Kingman And Heritage Islands Park
575 Oklahoma Ave NETake a stroll in nature in the midst of the city. Herons, turtles and other wildlife.
Capitol columns, pepper garden, bonzai trees.
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NECapitol columns, pepper garden, bonzai trees.
Take a walk or bike along this paved trail. Currently goes from Benning Road (north of the stadium) all the way to Nats Park.
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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailTake a walk or bike along this paved trail. Currently goes from Benning Road (north of the stadium) all the way to Nats Park.
Food Scene
Maketto
1351 H St NE sneakers, coffee and asian/fusion cuisine. Make a reservation.
Best ramen in DC. It's not that stuff you ate daily in college. They don't take reservations so stop by and put in your name, then take a walk and get a drink while you wait. It's worth it.
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Toki Underground
1234 H St NEBest ramen in DC. It's not that stuff you ate daily in college. They don't take reservations so stop by and put in your name, then take a walk and get a drink while you wait. It's worth it.
Plant-based, fast casual, asian-inspired. Egg rolls the size of a baby's arm. Bowls of grains and greens topped with flavorful and healthy stuff. The mock chicken is amazing.
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Pow Pow
1253 H St NEPlant-based, fast casual, asian-inspired. Egg rolls the size of a baby's arm. Bowls of grains and greens topped with flavorful and healthy stuff. The mock chicken is amazing.
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEWashington Post's #10 Ethiopian in DC.
Fare Well
406 H St NEVegan comfort food. Try the buratta, the ruben, and S'Mores Shake.
DC establishment, one of the only business open on U St NW during the Martin King Jr. assassination riots back in 1968. Now branching out to other parts of the city, with one here on H St NE. Known for "half smokes" but they have veggie dogs, veggie burgers and veggie chili.
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Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NEDC establishment, one of the only business open on U St NW during the Martin King Jr. assassination riots back in 1968. Now branching out to other parts of the city, with one here on H St NE. Known for "half smokes" but they have veggie dogs, veggie burgers and veggie chili.
This indoor market is filled with artisans vending local and locally produced foodstuffs. Try the south Indian dosas, the amish-made ice cream, or a good locally roasted coffee.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEThis indoor market is filled with artisans vending local and locally produced foodstuffs. Try the south Indian dosas, the amish-made ice cream, or a good locally roasted coffee.
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEHip spot for Chinese street food and coctails.
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SENeighborhood bagel spot.
IMM on H Thai and Sushi Bar
1360 H St NEGreat Thai on H Street. They deliver.
Custom-build your own pizza with a variety of toppings. Great for vegetarians and vegans, too, with options like non-dairy cheese and veggie beef crumbles. Gluten-free options, too.
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&pizza
1118 H St NECustom-build your own pizza with a variety of toppings. Great for vegetarians and vegans, too, with options like non-dairy cheese and veggie beef crumbles. Gluten-free options, too.
New (Spring 2018) plant-based restaurant. "Medium plates" about $15 each, two to three per person. Some really incredible food, amazing flavors, friendly waitstaff. A new neighborhood gem.
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Fancy Radish
600 H St NENew (Spring 2018) plant-based restaurant. "Medium plates" about $15 each, two to three per person. Some really incredible food, amazing flavors, friendly waitstaff. A new neighborhood gem.
Great spot for a good meal. Interesting flavors, emphasis on fresh and local produce, brunch menu.
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Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEGreat spot for a good meal. Interesting flavors, emphasis on fresh and local produce, brunch menu.
Sospeso
1344 H St NEThe Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NETaylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEPhiladelphia-style hoagies.
Essentials
CrossFit DC Northeast
1365 H St NEGerman grocery chain. Things get a bit sketchy near this intersection but it's closer than Giant.
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ALDI
3025 Hamilton StGerman grocery chain. Things get a bit sketchy near this intersection but it's closer than Giant.
The Pursuit Wine Bar
1025 H Street NortheastNice spot for wine, beer and spirits.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWTraditional, conventional grocery store near Union Station.
CVS Pharmacy
2724 Good Hope Rd SEShiny new drug and convenience store.
Friendly staff and a well lit, street-level studio just a few blocks off H St.
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405 YOGA
1000 Florida Ave NEFriendly staff and a well lit, street-level studio just a few blocks off H St.
Brand new Whole Foods within walking distance! Groceries, produce, hot and salad bar, and an actual bar bar upstairs in the mezzanine level. Sip and shop.
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Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEBrand new Whole Foods within walking distance! Groceries, produce, hot and salad bar, and an actual bar bar upstairs in the mezzanine level. Sip and shop.
Local laundromat, closes to the house. I do not provide access to laundry facilities.
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Slow Nickel Series-Laundromat
1101 C St NELocal laundromat, closes to the house. I do not provide access to laundry facilities.
Drinks & Nightlife
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastLots of games and indoor mini-golf!
The Pug
1234 H St NEEdgy crowd, cheap drinks.
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEBands and DJ nights at this H Street pioneer.
Atlas Arcade
1236 H Street NortheastPlay video games and have some beers.
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NELocal hole in the wall, watering hole.
Shopping
It's not just produce. There are lots of vendors selling original art, a flea market, great cafes near by.
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Imakethe yase-Eastern
225 7th St SEIt's not just produce. There are lots of vendors selling original art, a flea market, great cafes near by.
Arts & Culture
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEGetting Around
Nearest Streetcar stop to Union Station. Free to ride. The shelter includes a sign showing the estimated arrival time.
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H St & 13th St, NE station
Nearest Streetcar stop to Union Station. Free to ride. The shelter includes a sign showing the estimated arrival time.