Food scene
Friendly neighborhood coffee shop a pleasant walk from the apartment. Tasty baked goods, cozy outdoor seating, great coffee options.
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWFriendly neighborhood coffee shop a pleasant walk from the apartment. Tasty baked goods, cozy outdoor seating, great coffee options.
Casual neighborhood spot for quality food and drinks. Lots of outdoor seating.
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestCasual neighborhood spot for quality food and drinks. Lots of outdoor seating.
Walk or bike to this casual new neighborhood brewery, tucked right next to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Original beers of various styles, board games and arcade classics throughout, and rotating food truck options.
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City-State Brewing
705 Edgewood Street NortheastWalk or bike to this casual new neighborhood brewery, tucked right next to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Original beers of various styles, board games and arcade classics throughout, and rotating food truck options.
The ultimate neighborhood dive bar. Funky, eclectic, unassuming. Tons of outdoor picnic tables, bring-your-own-food, and sometimes they have visiting food trucks out front. Located right at the top of the Metropolitan Branch Trail, a short walk from our apartment.
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Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NEThe ultimate neighborhood dive bar. Funky, eclectic, unassuming. Tons of outdoor picnic tables, bring-your-own-food, and sometimes they have visiting food trucks out front. Located right at the top of the Metropolitan Branch Trail, a short walk from our apartment.
DC's only Starbucks Reserve location. Less than a mile from the apartment ... sometimes you just need what you know.
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Starbucks
3100 14th St NWDC's only Starbucks Reserve location. Less than a mile from the apartment ... sometimes you just need what you know.
Our favorite bagel joint in town. This location is inside local food hall 'Tastemakers'. Their hours of operation vary, but are reliable on Fridays and weekend mornings. Pro tip - order online, and be sure to pick the 10th St location.
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Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEOur favorite bagel joint in town. This location is inside local food hall 'Tastemakers'. Their hours of operation vary, but are reliable on Fridays and weekend mornings. Pro tip - order online, and be sure to pick the 10th St location.
Reliable DC food institution with flexible menu options for varying dietary needs. Super friendly people; if there's a wait, you can peruse their bookstore.
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWReliable DC food institution with flexible menu options for varying dietary needs. Super friendly people; if there's a wait, you can peruse their bookstore.
Neighborhood gems
Half a mile walk from our apartment, this peaceful oasis of a park is hidden from the main roads. Accessible through the alleys between N Capitol St and 1st St NW, and U St NW and V St NW. One of our favorite local spots to picnic, sit with a book and read, or meet up with friends.
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Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWHalf a mile walk from our apartment, this peaceful oasis of a park is hidden from the main roads. Accessible through the alleys between N Capitol St and 1st St NW, and U St NW and V St NW. One of our favorite local spots to picnic, sit with a book and read, or meet up with friends.
Located next to the Brookland (red line) metro station, the Arts Walk is a pedestrian walkway lined with local artisans' shops and studios. Saturday mornings feature a bustling farmers market; during the week, hours of activities may vary.
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Arts Walk
716 The Arts WalkLocated next to the Brookland (red line) metro station, the Arts Walk is a pedestrian walkway lined with local artisans' shops and studios. Saturday mornings feature a bustling farmers market; during the week, hours of activities may vary.
Brand new, upscale movie theater with reclining seats and elevated food and drink offerings.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street
630 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastBrand new, upscale movie theater with reclining seats and elevated food and drink offerings.
Fitness center
Neighborhood recreation center. It can be tough to get a good workout in when traveling - the recently renovated fitness center at Edgewood is spacious, clean, and open Monday-Saturday. Non-DC residents are welcome to visit and exercise for a small (< $10/day) fee. The rec center facility also has tennis courts, a running track, and turf field.
Edgewood Playground
301 Evarts St NENeighborhood recreation center. It can be tough to get a good workout in when traveling - the recently renovated fitness center at Edgewood is spacious, clean, and open Monday-Saturday. Non-DC residents are welcome to visit and exercise for a small (< $10/day) fee. The rec center facility also has tennis courts, a running track, and turf field.
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Red line metro train station is one mile away
Visit wmata.com for subway schedules, maps, and any planned closures.
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Multiple metro bus lines on our street
Visit wmata.com for bus schedules, maps, and fare details. Be sure to have exact change, or purchase a metro 'SmarTrip' card in advance to make for easier riding.
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Coffee, clothes hangers, coat rack included
We've got a coffee station in the kitchen; clothes hangers in the bedroom; a coat rack in the entryway; basic soap/shampoo/conditioner/towels in the bathroom; and linens for the bed. Our goal is to help you feel cozy and comfortable while you're visiting DC.